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Apr 21, 2012 | 02:47 AM

Skip1970

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what transmission ?

looking at a 96 f250 with a 7.3 powerstroke, it has a automatic, that shifts only when you let off gas, do you know what transmission it is? 4r100? and any idea why it shifts like that?

Apr 21, 2012 | 04:00 AM

Mark Kovalsky

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It probably has an E4OD. Does it have OD OFF on the end of the shifter? If so, that's the E4OD. If not, it has a C6.

Apr 21, 2012 | 07:24 AM

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I also have the E40D in my 450. What is the average life of the E40D? I had mine rebuilt at 40,000 and it now has 138,000. Was wondering if I should do a rebuild again. Once in a while it shifts hard but other than that it seems fine. Most of the time it is pulling a trailer or body is loaded with materials. I change the fluid and filter every winter which is about 8,000 miles per year.

Apr 21, 2012 | 07:56 AM

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Should be an E4OD in that 96, just went thru the rebuild thing, what a pain!! Finally got it right so I'm very happy!! As for life expectancy figure 100k miles normal driving, but ymmv..

Apr 21, 2012 | 08:33 AM

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It could be a C6. Both were available in 1996.

The E4OD can last over 200,000 miles. I've seen them do that. Changing the fluid often helps.

Apr 21, 2012 | 08:57 AM

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It could be a C6. Both were available in 1996.

The E4OD can last over 200,000 miles. I've seen them do that. Changing the fluid often helps.

I may be wrong what tranny I have. I have a 95 450. Did they have the C6 and the E40D in 95?

Apr 21, 2012 | 09:01 AM

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Yes they did. Both the C6 and E4OD were available from 1989 through 1996. You could have either.

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Apr 21, 2012 | 09:05 AM

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Yes they did. Both the C6 and E4OD were available from 1989 through 1996. You could have either.

Is there a easy way of identifying what tranny is in it? Maybe a code in the vin or they look diferent. Is one more durable than the other?

Apr 21, 2012 | 09:09 AM

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if you have the OD button on the end of the shifter it is an e4od

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Apr 21, 2012 | 09:26 AM

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if you have the OD button on the end of the shifter it is an e4od

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I do have the OD button on the shifter so I have the E40D. Thanks Guys for the info.

Apr 21, 2012 | 12:47 PM

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well if its a c6 i would be thrilled

Apr 21, 2012 | 01:37 PM

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I wouldn't, but everyone has their favorites. I'd much rather have an E4OD than a C6.

Which one do you have?

Apr 21, 2012 | 01:58 PM

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I believe the E40D is based on the C6... they just added an extra gear.

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Apr 21, 2012 | 06:16 PM

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You're right. The E4OD is basically a C6 with an overdrive, a lockup torque converter, and electronics.

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