Just bought truck...Advice on tranny.

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Old 07-15-2002, 11:41 PM
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Just bought truck...Advice on tranny.

Just bougt a 1990 f-150 4x4 xlt with 139k on it. It looks brand new ...very well cared for. It has 5.0 v-8 and auto trans. Anything I should be looking for? The guy i got it from said it bumps a little going through the gears because it is a non-electronic trans. It shifts well, but is this a sign of future problems? thanks in advance.....Mike
 
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Old 07-16-2002, 09:39 PM
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I would buy some Amsoil, because it has extended change intervals, and is the best I have found for protection. The shifts are great, and it runs cooler.
 
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Make sure you do the full flush, then change the filter!
 
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Put Amsoil in and forget it! Change filter after!
 



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