FYI,Trans Fluid change Done
Completed my trans fluid/filter change yesterday at 26,500k miles, including TC. Pretty easy, but messy as all hell. I used a purolator filter and aamaco semi syn mercon V, not really the brand of fluid I wanted, it just worked out that way, it's manufactured by exxon/mobil corp. The filter doesn't fit too snug in there, but the factory one didn't either. It seems to shift a little smoother now.
If you've been putting it off you should go for it, it's easy, nessecary and your truck will love you for it:D |
How did you drain the TC? Pull the cooling line and run the engine or pull the bolt off the TC. Thanks
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I pulled the bolt off the TC. Worked fine. Takes an hour to drain though.....drip...drip....drip.:rolleyes:
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That sums it up, TC drains pretty slow. P_Ferlow has a link to some really good directions, recommended reading before your change.
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Yes I did read all the post and links. I was just wondering what the "field" operatives were doing. That to me is the real test!!
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I know what you mean. Trust me, If I can manage to complete something, then's it's idiot proof;)
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One more thing
Total cost: 12 qts fluid=$30, filter=$17.50 I highly doubt you could find a dealer to do it for less than $50 :D :D Besides by doing myself I know I got a quality filter and more importantly I know Mercon V was put in. |
2Fords
Hey... thanks for the compliments!:) |
how is it done
I'm at 30k and where are those directions that P ferlow mentioned. I've never attempted this but it would be good for me. Please tell me as soon as possible how it's done as I will be leaving in a few days. Thanks guys. Congrats. On doing your own job. I guess I'd be able to do it too! :D Dan
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Dont forget the shift kit, the deep pan, and the synthetic oil....
Mind as well bulletproof it while you are there..by the way this is the vehicles weak point.... |
http://members.shaw.ca/pferlow/transmission_oil.htm
These are my instructions. Use at your own risk. If you're a member (joining is free), www.f150world.com also has a good tutorial on the same procedure. |
i was just at ford, they suggested i get it done, $400+ for them to do it. i think i will do it myself.
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I guess so eh. $400+ and US$?? Holy cr*p.
You can save about $360+.;) |
Originally posted by HOSRACN i was just at ford, they suggested i get it done, $400+ for them to do it. i think i will do it myself. |
FamilyRide
I could have swore at one time yo usiad you replaced your power steering fluid with Mobil 1 ATF, is this correct? I know the PS takes Dextron/Mercon but I wanted to know how the Mobil 1 worked in the PS and if it helped any. I hate search being down and I 'll keep looking bt I wanted to ask you also.
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