Tranny filter and Fluid

DUALLYNOTED · #1 (**permalink**) 09-10-2005, 10:11 AM

How difficult is it to change the filter and fluid on an F350 SD CREW CAB W/ 4WD ? ARE THESE GENERALLY STOCKED ITEMS AT LOCAL SHOPS???

Max1775 · #2 (**permalink**) 09-10-2005, 01:20 PM

No harder than any other E4OD or 4R100, and most of the good tranny shops should carry the filter. I'd suggest flushing the tranny and make sure they put the proper fluid back in it.

Max

wlihntr · #3 (**permalink**) 09-10-2005, 01:37 PM

its very easy. you can get the filter at autozone. the factory gasket (rubber coated metal) is reusable, providing its still there. the old filter just pulls out and the new one presses in and is held in buy a rubber o-ring. make sure the old o-ring comes out with the old filter (sometimes they get stuck in the filter neck) use only Mercon/dextron fluid, DO NOT USE MERCON V, do not use a fluid that is Mercon/Mercon V

strokin_it7.3 · #4 (**permalink**) 09-10-2005, 02:40 PM

where is the filter located? do you need to drop the pan to change/access it?

JOE-M · #5 (**permalink**) 09-10-2005, 02:55 PM

Yes, you must drop the pan to change it.
Joe

strokin_it7.3 · #6 (**permalink**) 09-10-2005, 03:04 PM

does anyone know how much a dealer would probably charge for fluid,filter, and labor for a transmission fluid drain, filter change and new oil?

MRBASS · #7 (**permalink**) 09-11-2005, 12:12 AM

I noticed at my local dealer the other day they had a special goin on for 149.99,, Much cheaper to do it myself..