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Old Jul 24, 2012 | 06:14 PM
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Transmission fluid

Getting ready to install a new Trans cooler. Old one ending up wearing through when it came loose somehow... Going to change the filter and all the fluid while changing it out. What fluid does everyone recommend?
 
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Old Jul 24, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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Any MERCON V fluid will be fine. My favorite is Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2012 | 09:38 PM
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I ran the MERCON V and now run the Mobil 1. Since I put the Mobil 1 in I find that it shifts better and the small shudder on TQ lock up has went away
 
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Old Jul 24, 2012 | 11:21 PM
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Allot folks do like the Mobil 1. I run Red Line myself. Shaeffers is another good choice. BTS and Wood as far as I know recommend Shaeffers.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2012 | 10:33 AM
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I ran the MERCON V and now run the Mobil 1.
Mobil 1 IS MERCON V rated.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2012 | 12:59 PM
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I should have said the valvoline MERCON V to the Mobil 1
 
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 06:03 PM
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Just picked up 15 quarts of Mobil one... Need to find another tomorrow got when my cooler gets here
 
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 09:20 PM
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I'm going to do a tranny fluid flush soon on my newly acquired truck. Where can I find a write up protocal and how many quarts of Moble 1 Do I need to buy? Thx. Erwin
 
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 10:29 PM
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Here you go. This is the write up by Mark

Changing ATF Fluid in a E4OD and 4R100 transmission .: Articles
 
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 11:21 PM
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well got all the parts here today and picked up the 16th quart of fluid. messed with the truck a little tonight mounted the cooler onto the condenser and decided that my back and the clean pavement would appreciate it if didnt run the lines and drop the pan in my driveway and instead waited to be done on my lift at work..

thanks for the input on the mobil one by the way
 
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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by fordpride
Here you go. This is the write up by Mark

Changing ATF Fluid in a E4OD and 4R100 transmission .: Articles
Back when I had an E4OD, I used this method with great success. It's a very simple two-man job.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2012 | 05:33 PM
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got it all done this morning, trans fluid was still in good shape when i dropped the pan and just the normal amount of fuzz on the magnet... changed the filter, drained the TC, flushed the cooler and plumbed the air to oil cooler and rad cooler with all new trans tubing.. running the Mobil one in it now. installed my trans temp sender also. drove it about 10 miles home and temps stayed between 155-165 the whole time stopping and going i think thats good?

thanks for all the input guys!!!
 
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