Trans Fluid Amount
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Joined: Dec 2014
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From: Jersey Shore
I vote for replacing it. While it's not getting the amount of debris as before, there's no way to qualify that. And since it is so cheap if you get the NTZ version, its hard even for me to let go.
The guy on the other shoulder says keep it in for two changes.
The guy on the other shoulder says keep it in for two changes.
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Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Foothills, CA
+1 on Jack's comment - you could also just leave it in there forever - just don't run that front canister empty...
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Fleet Owner
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From: Spanaway
Keep the filter in it, or remove the assembly and plumb around it.
Running it without the filter messes with the bypass port in the housing.
You want the oil to take the correct path.
Running it without the filter messes with the bypass port in the housing.
You want the oil to take the correct path.
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Joined: Mar 2019
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From: Columbus Ohio
Agree, just replace it while its apart. Cant hurt... the filter costs nothing compared to the fluid. I found a better deal on Amazon for Motorcraft LV than Rock Auto when bought it about a month ago...
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