Another Newbe
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Just purchased a 1996 F150 XL 4X4 Supercab, 140,000 miles, 4.9L, 5-speed. (A 1994 Chevy 6.5 turbo diesel and the associated problems with their lame electronic diesel injection kind of turned me off on GM products.) Did a much needed complete tune-up this past weekend. The tranny fluid came out black, could hardly tell it was ATF! Going to run fresh Mercon for about a week then drain and refill with synthetic. OBDII serial data looks good, just trying to squeeze a few more MPG! Found this site and forums very informative, thanks.
By the way, located in North Central Ohio.
By the way, located in North Central Ohio.
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Sounds like a nice truck (with a good combination drivetrain components!). Gotta love the 4.9L and M5OD combo 
It's to hear that you looked at the tranny fluid right away.
It's to hear that you looked at the tranny fluid right away.
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