Transmission service
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Transmission service
Its time for the service on the transmission. Do I need to replace the filter? I called oil changers, and they told me its 49.99 to drain and flush the transmission. Is that good enough?
Last week I asked one mechanic, and he told me 179. and that was to change the filter. Which route should I go? The truck has 56,000 miles. Thanks for the help
Last week I asked one mechanic, and he told me 179. and that was to change the filter. Which route should I go? The truck has 56,000 miles. Thanks for the help
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Definitely change the filter and make sure you/they drain the torque converter.....you should have to refill with ~14 qts. I did mine myself and parts alone cost around $65 so I don't know what you're getting for $49.99.
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Actually Ford says you do not need to change the filter as a regular maintenance item.
However, I changed mine on the first change and would probably do it every other. For no other reason than to say I did...
However, I changed mine on the first change and would probably do it every other. For no other reason than to say I did...
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I'm servicing my transmission tomorrow (2/14). This will be my first time to do it myself (I hope some of you guys are monitoring the forum in case I have a question 
. I bought a new filter for $30 (and a new gasket for $20....just in case I mess the reuseable one up). The most painful purchase was 18 quarts of Mobil 1 synthetic at $4.99 a quart (ouch...that hurt). I also have a Nordskog temperature sender to install in the inspection port.
If anyone sees a loud HELP in the forum tomorrow, please respond quickly
Philip
. I bought a new filter for $30 (and a new gasket for $20....just in case I mess the reuseable one up). The most painful purchase was 18 quarts of Mobil 1 synthetic at $4.99 a quart (ouch...that hurt). I also have a Nordskog temperature sender to install in the inspection port.If anyone sees a loud HELP in the forum tomorrow, please respond quickly
Philip
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Shoot, I wouldnt even know where to start if I were to do it myself. I think Im goint to go with the filter change route. Thanks for all the help guys. I dont know about the synthetics though.... Thats a little too much money for me.
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Originally posted by 99expyTN
I'm going to tell my wife that instead of candy and roses for Valentine's day, I got her something unique.....synthetic transmission fluid. Do you think that will go over well?
Philip
I'm going to tell my wife that instead of candy and roses for Valentine's day, I got her something unique.....synthetic transmission fluid. Do you think that will go over well?
Philip
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Originally posted by 99expyTN
I'm going to tell my wife that instead of candy and roses for Valentine's day, I got her something unique.....synthetic transmission fluid. Do you think that will go over well?
Philip
I'm going to tell my wife that instead of candy and roses for Valentine's day, I got her something unique.....synthetic transmission fluid. Do you think that will go over well?
Philip
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Buzzard, I like your logic.
Philip
Buzzard, I like your logic.
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I just finished servicing my transmission. Here's what I did:
drain and drop the pan
replace transmission filter (next time remember to keep bucket under transmission)
clean transmission pan including magnet (really nasty)
drain torque converter (drains really slooooow)
reinstall plug on troque converter
reinstall transmission pan
torque everything to specs
remove inspection port and install temp. sending unit for gauge
add six quarts of ATF (Mobil 1 synthetic)
spend next hour with truck idling while adding ATF @ 1/2 quart shots
It took 14.5 quarts to bring it to the 1/2 way mark in the hot region of the dipstick. So far, nothing seems to be leaking.
BTW, The test drive was to the store to get my wife something for Valentine's Day. I didn't think the Mobil 1 synthetic would go over well.
Philip
drain and drop the pan
replace transmission filter (next time remember to keep bucket under transmission)
clean transmission pan including magnet (really nasty)
drain torque converter (drains really slooooow)
reinstall plug on troque converter
reinstall transmission pan
torque everything to specs
remove inspection port and install temp. sending unit for gauge
add six quarts of ATF (Mobil 1 synthetic)
spend next hour with truck idling while adding ATF @ 1/2 quart shots
It took 14.5 quarts to bring it to the 1/2 way mark in the hot region of the dipstick. So far, nothing seems to be leaking.
BTW, The test drive was to the store to get my wife something for Valentine's Day. I didn't think the Mobil 1 synthetic would go over well.
Philip
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Originally posted by 99expyTN
I just finished servicing my transmission. Here's what I did:
drain and drop the pan
replace transmission filter (next time remember to keep bucket under transmission)
clean transmission pan including magnet (really nasty)
drain torque converter (drains really slooooow)
reinstall plug on troque converter
reinstall transmission pan
torque everything to specs
remove inspection port and install temp. sending unit for gauge
add six quarts of ATF (Mobil 1 synthetic)
spend next hour with truck idling while adding ATF @ 1/2 quart shots
It took 14.5 quarts to bring it to the 1/2 way mark in the hot region of the dipstick. So far, nothing seems to be leaking.
BTW, The test drive was to the store to get my wife something for Valentine's Day. I didn't think the Mobil 1 synthetic would go over well.
Philip
I just finished servicing my transmission. Here's what I did:
drain and drop the pan
replace transmission filter (next time remember to keep bucket under transmission)
clean transmission pan including magnet (really nasty)
drain torque converter (drains really slooooow)
reinstall plug on troque converter
reinstall transmission pan
torque everything to specs
remove inspection port and install temp. sending unit for gauge
add six quarts of ATF (Mobil 1 synthetic)
spend next hour with truck idling while adding ATF @ 1/2 quart shots
It took 14.5 quarts to bring it to the 1/2 way mark in the hot region of the dipstick. So far, nothing seems to be leaking.
BTW, The test drive was to the store to get my wife something for Valentine's Day. I didn't think the Mobil 1 synthetic would go over well.
Philip
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The amount depends on the transmission.
13.2 quarts for 4R70W and 16.4 quarts for the E4OD/4R100.
Check the transmission code on the drivers side door. 'E' means you have the E4OD/4R100 while 'U' stands for the 4R70W.
Philip
13.2 quarts for 4R70W and 16.4 quarts for the E4OD/4R100.
Check the transmission code on the drivers side door. 'E' means you have the E4OD/4R100 while 'U' stands for the 4R70W.
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Check your dipstick. Mobil 1 ATF is not Mercon V rated. From Mobil 1's website:
Specifications & Approvals
Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF has the following builder approvals:
Allison C-4
Ford Mercon
General Motors Dexron III
Specifications & Approvals
Specifications & Approvals
Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF has the following builder approvals:
Allison C-4
Ford Mercon
General Motors Dexron III
Specifications & Approvals
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