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ATF question
Hey guys. I'm putting on a Tru-Cool tranny cooler and I'm sure I'll need a little extra fluid. I'm wondering if I can throw a quart of dexron III in it. I have a 2002 F250 PSD CC 4X4. I have only had it since last october. I bought it with 52.000 and now have 58,000. I don't know what fluid is in it now but with this kind of mileage I'd assume it's still factory. Also wondering if I can easily change to synthetic? what would you recomend. Ocassionly tow 8000 lb toy hauler.
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Originally Posted by MarkZ
OOPS. look in gallery, I forgot to ask what you guys think of my new graphics the Missus and I put on.
BTW, save your money and stay with basic dino ATF MERCON. The only real advantage the syn has is thermal conductivity and wider viscosity index. In other words it's meant for real extreme cold temps...better flow.
Just my .02 worth.
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OOPS. look in gallery, I forgot to ask what you guys think of my new graphics the Missus and I put on.
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that is one sweet rig. i left a comment. 
as far as the transmission fluid, it's recommended to be changed evert 30K miles. i am running Amsoil Synthetic TorqueDrive and love it. it was about $175 for five gallons of fluid (holds 19 quarts, bought 20). it's worth it though, the drain interval is at least 60,000 miles and that's for OTR trucks.
i used this link to FLUSH the system. when changing to synthetic, do not just drain the pan and then refill with synthetic. "peeing" in the wind. you need to get as much out as possible-
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...nsmission.html
as far as the transmission fluid, it's recommended to be changed evert 30K miles. i am running Amsoil Synthetic TorqueDrive and love it. it was about $175 for five gallons of fluid (holds 19 quarts, bought 20). it's worth it though, the drain interval is at least 60,000 miles and that's for OTR trucks.
i used this link to FLUSH the system. when changing to synthetic, do not just drain the pan and then refill with synthetic. "peeing" in the wind. you need to get as much out as possible-
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...nsmission.html
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Originally Posted by strokin_it7.3
that is one sweet rig. i left a comment.
as far as the transmission fluid, it's recommended to be changed evert 30K miles. i am running Amsoil Synthetic TorqueDrive and love it. it was about $175 for five gallons of fluid (holds 19 quarts, bought 20). it's worth it though, the drain interval is at least 60,000 miles and that's for OTR trucks.
i used this link to FLUSH the system. when changing to synthetic, do not just drain the pan and then refill with synthetic. "peeing" in the wind. you need to get as much out as possible-
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...nsmission.html
as far as the transmission fluid, it's recommended to be changed evert 30K miles. i am running Amsoil Synthetic TorqueDrive and love it. it was about $175 for five gallons of fluid (holds 19 quarts, bought 20). it's worth it though, the drain interval is at least 60,000 miles and that's for OTR trucks.
i used this link to FLUSH the system. when changing to synthetic, do not just drain the pan and then refill with synthetic. "peeing" in the wind. you need to get as much out as possible-
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...nsmission.html
Hazoly cra# Batman. Strokin, over 4K posts in a year?! I remember when you and I were about even!
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Graphics
Thanks for all the info. I got the graphics on stealbay and they are a bit pricey but cheaper than a custom paint job (which I'd perfer). I think it was 254.00 for both. It was a buy it now only price, no bidding. they are around 78" long and 17" wide. If I can I'll post, OOPS don't think I can do that. Just look for "tear graphics".
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
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Originally Posted by Orezona
I just did my Tru-Cool last weekend. I think I added about 2 quarts.