Transmission Fluid Replacement
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 272
Likes: 1
Transmission Fluid Replacement
I am in a quandry. I need to replace the transmission fluid in my 99 expedition XLT 4.6L. It takes regular Mercon.
But the dealer wants 286.00 for the job. Jiffy libe will do it for a lot less, but they use a basic all purpose fluid that allegedly works for Dexron III and Mercon. They say they put additives in to meet specific manufacturers requirements. The other guys like AAMCO and MIDAS seem to do the same.
Should I pay $200 extra and have the dealer do it? I just don't have the time or garage space to do it myself, and its just too darn cold outside to be crawling around.
Any thoughts welcome....
But the dealer wants 286.00 for the job. Jiffy libe will do it for a lot less, but they use a basic all purpose fluid that allegedly works for Dexron III and Mercon. They say they put additives in to meet specific manufacturers requirements. The other guys like AAMCO and MIDAS seem to do the same.
Should I pay $200 extra and have the dealer do it? I just don't have the time or garage space to do it myself, and its just too darn cold outside to be crawling around.
Any thoughts welcome....
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 302
Likes: 0
From: Jersey Shore on the Right
I usually have the dealer do mine for about $150.00. Not cheap but it's to messy for me to try alone. I do my own motor oil/filter changes, transfer case fluid, tire rotation, etc. but not the main trans. No pan drain so you drop the whole pan and it pours out around the edges - great engineering for DIY guys. I also go to the dealer to make sure I get the right fluid. Can you buy the Mercon and have any service station change it? Is Jiffy Lube doing exactly the same service as the dealer - filter, etc. I'm not sure what else. A trans is an expensive item to be fooling with. Hopefully others will chime in.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Pocono Super Duty
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
12
Sep 13, 2007 03:09 AM
