Stupid Question from Newbie
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Stupid Question from Newbie
Good morning all. Just curious as to how I find out which transmission I have in my 2000 F350 7.3. I'm going to attempt to change the atf here soon, but am not sure if I can, or should, use Mercon V fluid? Any advise on my transmission type and/or fluid type would be greatly appreciated.
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Not a stupid question at all. The stupid question would have been "how do I get this fluid completely out of the transmission because it is the wrong fluid?"
If you have an automatic truck, you have the 4R100 transmission.
If you have a manual truck, you have the ZF6 transmission.
If you have an automatic truck, you have the 4R100 transmission.
If you have a manual truck, you have the ZF6 transmission.
Laughing Gas
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Good morning all. Just curious as to how I find out which transmission I have in my 2000 F350 7.3. I'm going to attempt to change the atf here soon, but am not sure if I can, or should, use Mercon V fluid? Any advise on my transmission type and/or fluid type would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,
Lastly, there may be additional fluid brands/specs that other FTE members can also recommend.
Laughing Gas
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A suggestion = get familiar with the FTE Tech Folder. Unbelievably handy information in there including a complete "how to change my transmission fluid" step-by-step procedural guide. Also, send some "reps" to Sous by clicking on the "scales" in the upper right hand corner of his reply. He's awesome and deserves every one he gets. In fact, anytime one of the FTE memers really helps you out, reward them with a "rep". Cheers.
Laughing Gas
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It is generally agreed that we do not use additives with these trucks. Either in ATF or Oil. There are those who have tried, but after several years on this site, I haven't seen any serious benefits from there use...... It's like the eternal Oil Debate, Everybody has their secret sauce......
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Frmr Ford Trans Engr
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My thoughts are that almost every benefit they list will cause accelerated wear in the transmission. You would NEVER find this in one of my transmissions.
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The only other maintenance I did on the transmission was another flush around 200K (with a filter change) then just drain the pan and fill up about every 30K miles after that.
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