Transmisson serviced...kinda?
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Transmisson serviced...kinda?
Drained the oil out of the transmisson pan....dropped it and pulled the filter and was prepared to drain the torque convertor but could not find any plug or any way to drain it. Is there a way to do this? I wished I could have gotten that fluid out but not seeing anyway, gave up, installed new filter, cleaned up the pan and re-installed. Took the lines off at the cooler and let everything drain there that would come out so guess this is why I call this transmisson service job a "kinda". Is there anything different I could have done? Thanks. This is on an 03, E4-100.
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Originally Posted by trakman
Drained the oil out of the transmisson pan....dropped it and pulled the filter and was prepared to drain the torque convertor but could not find any plug or any way to drain it. Is there a way to do this? I wished I could have gotten that fluid out but not seeing anyway, gave up, installed new filter, cleaned up the pan and re-installed. Took the lines off at the cooler and let everything drain there that would come out so guess this is why I call this transmisson service job a "kinda". Is there anything different I could have done? Thanks. This is on an 03, E4-100.
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...nsmission.html
is what i used. when i put the clear hose over the return line, (rearmost line from the cooler) i used a hose that was smaller than the barb, heated the hose (plastic) and it got all soft and pliable. then i slid it over the nipple, let it cool, and then put a hose clamp on top of it. make sure it is TIGHT, because at one shift (i believe N to D) it will shoot out a fair amount of fluid. nice big 3' puddle on the ground.
is what i used. when i put the clear hose over the return line, (rearmost line from the cooler) i used a hose that was smaller than the barb, heated the hose (plastic) and it got all soft and pliable. then i slid it over the nipple, let it cool, and then put a hose clamp on top of it. make sure it is TIGHT, because at one shift (i believe N to D) it will shoot out a fair amount of fluid. nice big 3' puddle on the ground.
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Originally Posted by trakman
Thanks guys for the quick response. Wished I had seen that artical before today....will know how next time.....thanks
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So I am a bit confused? What is the best way to completely drain the transmission? I am going to install my Sonnax soon and would like to switch to synthetic but obviously want as much of the old tranny oil out as possible.
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Originally Posted by Lushman
So I am a bit confused? What is the best way to completely drain the transmission? I am going to install my Sonnax soon and would like to switch to synthetic but obviously want as much of the old tranny oil out as possible.
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I was thinking about the Amsoil synthetic ATF. Is there another that you would reccomend? I am also installing my rear diff cover so I was going to go with the Amsoil synthetic 75W-140 there with the Slip-Lock (for my LS) I saw a link to the Scheaffer products, but I can't seem to find them around me and nobody was emailing me back from their website fro info, pricing, etc. I figured at this point since I just bought it I want to get ALL of the fluids changed and I haven't heard much bad about Amsoil or Scheaffer, but I can get teh Amsoil locally.
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Originally Posted by Lushman
I was thinking about the Amsoil synthetic ATF. Is there another that you would reccomend? I am also installing my rear diff cover so I was going to go with the Amsoil synthetic 75W-140 there with the Slip-Lock (for my LS) I saw a link to the Scheaffer products, but I can't seem to find them around me and nobody was emailing me back from their website fro info, pricing, etc. I figured at this point since I just bought it I want to get ALL of the fluids changed and I haven't heard much bad about Amsoil or Scheaffer, but I can get teh Amsoil locally.
http://www.redlineoil.com/products_g...sp?subcatID=19 (these guys are a bit pricey)
or
http://www.specialtyformulations.com/products.htm ( these guys know lubricants judging on what i've been reading) I plan on going with the Autoglide.
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$11.95/ gallon for the Autoglide seems very reasonable to me!
I didn't realize I could go within a mile of my house and purchase the Redline products. I may have to check that out after breakfast!
I didn't realize I could go within a mile of my house and purchase the Redline products. I may have to check that out after breakfast!
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Originally Posted by Lushman
I was thinking about the Amsoil synthetic ATF. Is there another that you would reccomend? I am also installing my rear diff cover so I was going to go with the Amsoil synthetic 75W-140 there with the Slip-Lock (for my LS) I saw a link to the Scheaffer products, but I can't seem to find them around me and nobody was emailing me back from their website fro info, pricing, etc. I figured at this point since I just bought it I want to get ALL of the fluids changed and I haven't heard much bad about Amsoil or Scheaffer, but I can get teh Amsoil locally.
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Kris,
Why did you go with the Amsoil Torque-Drive instead of jus their synthetic universal ATF? They are very close in price, I was just wondering what the extra benefit was that you heard of?
Why did you go with the Amsoil Torque-Drive instead of jus their synthetic universal ATF? They are very close in price, I was just wondering what the extra benefit was that you heard of?
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Originally Posted by Lushman
Kris,
Why did you go with the Amsoil Torque-Drive instead of jus their synthetic universal ATF? They are very close in price, I was just wondering what the extra benefit was that you heard of?
Why did you go with the Amsoil Torque-Drive instead of jus their synthetic universal ATF? They are very close in price, I was just wondering what the extra benefit was that you heard of?
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its actually a fluid designed for heavy duty OTR automatics. read up on it some.
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/atd.aspx
it's probably why i have never seen my tranny temp gauge budge off of the needle since i have had gauges this winter.
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/atd.aspx
it's probably why i have never seen my tranny temp gauge budge off of the needle since i have had gauges this winter.