im going to get my oil flushed and they said they only do it through the dipstick instead of dropping the pan...is there that much a difference to matter...which is the better way to get it done...if im going to spend the money i want it done right...thanks for any help...

 

The way to do it right is not get a "flush" - get an "exchange" using a machine. The machine taps into the cooler lines and it uses the tranny pump with the engine running to draw the old fluid out and suck the new fluid in.

Sucking it out the dipstick is bogus - that only gets about 5 quarts out and the system holds about 14.

 

well i was going to do it at sear but they use the dipstick method...going to call around tommorow and check more places out...and try and find the method ur looking for...any locations u know of that do it that way?

 

Most quick lube joints have that type of machine. Do NOT let them use a "flush" chemical, just do a complete exchange.

 

well i found a place that does it that way but they recommend dropping the pan and replacing the filter...said about 180 for the whole process...does that seem right...sorry to bother you with all the questions...i got more but wont bother yall too much...

 

Had mine done at Ford for $140 and they use the machine and did not require to drop the pan or change the filter since our filter is made in metal and not paper.

 

That price is good considering a full fluid change as well as dropping the pan.

I had my filter changed once and had one flush. I will be doing another flush at the dealer pretty soon.

 

Oddly enough the local 3 dealers to me all do the flush method with a cleaning additive so I'll be doing it myself.

Unfortunately my wife's ford explorer sport trac is a closed system and they are doing her's Thursday for $200. I'm not happy about their BS fluid flush but I have no other option.

 

I had the exchange done last year, they did not drop the pan and it cost me about $100. That was at a local tire, brake, lube place.

 

found a place named Mr. Transmission that will do the same thing for 107 but said add another 40 for synthetic fluid...is it worth the extra 40...i dont mind paying it if its worth it...

 

From what I was told and what Ford is now using, synthetic would be the best.

 

The dealer around here has a contract with a company and doesn't want to drop the pan. I said screw that. Going to a local Transmission shop for mine

 

As long as the fluid meets Mercon V specs, you don't necessarily need synthetic.

 

do it yourself at the aux trans cooler lines with a bucket.