Is there any way for a do it yourselfer to get all the transmission fluid from the pan and torque conv. at the house without a torque conv. drain plug?
Mine does not have one but I dont trust the quickie lubes or my local dealer for a "power flush". Can I do anything to help my cause here at home? Thanks guys.
Gordon

 

Anyone have input on this, I would like to see a DIY guide if anyone has one. I haven't looked, but if there's not a drain plug this may be a pain to do. I would like to change mine soon as well.

Thanks,

Rick

 

Only way to do it is to drain both the pan and TC but you still won't get it all. You'll still have at least 1.5 to 2 quarts you cna't get out.

Have your dealer do a flush if you don't want to/can't do the drain. It's really the only way (besides pulling it onto pieces and back together again.

 

There is an easy method that will change about 95% of the fluid. Take a look here:
http://www.ford-trucks.com/articles/...hangingatf.php

 

Hey mark,

My 4r-70w only takes between 12-13 qrts. even with flushing out the lines. Is there a varience of 4r-70w's?

thanks.

 

I assume that all this is doing is allowing the transmission pump to pump out the old fluid while adding keeps the level up and the new fluid behind the old stuff.
Sounds like a really great way to take care of the maintence at home.
I guess the real important part is to shut the engine down as soon as you see air in the line hua?
Also, this dosnt hurt the tranny in any way does it?
Thanks again for the great info.
Gordon

 

There is some difference, mainly in the aux cooler.

And to the other question in another post, no, this won't hurt the transmission. Do you think I'd tell you to do this if it did?

 

Mark--

Thanks for the info.

matt.

 

Your right Mark, lost my mind for a sec!
LOL! Thanks again for the info I have shared it with my entire crew of f-150 owners at work.
Gordon

 

Is canyon lake anywhere near Dallas? I know a shop who will do it

 

Thanks but im actually 25 miles west of IH35 half way between Austin and San Antonio. I dont think I would use a shop unless it came very very HIGHLY RECOMMENDED as I am a bit **** about maintence expecialy on my truck. Thanks for the offer though.
Gordon