Where is the best place to get a transmission filter for a 4r100 out of a 2003 f250 7.3. I read the articles on how to change the fluid and it doesn't seem like a hard thing to do. Any tips or advice on changing the fluid and filter. thanks

 

i just went to my local auto parts store. i got a WIX one in mine now. do not use the cork gasket that they may give you in the box, the stock rubber-over-steel one is far superior and can be reused. be careful, alot of juice will fall out when you pull out the filter.

 

Go to the Fraud Dealership. I am not too confident of Wix or Fram

 

WIX... You're not too confident of WIX?.. Fram I can see, but WIX!...... I'm sorry, please elaborate on your statement.

 

I had a couple of bad experiences with Wix once. I had a 700R4 trans and the filter was kinda loose. Tried anotehr one and it was loose too. Tried a 3rd and this time it fit on. I don't know. Maybe it was a couple of bad ones but that kinda got me nervous after that. I heard they were a good filter but when it wouldn't push in and stay, it made me wonder.

 

Brian and Cale at BTS swear by WIX tranny filters.

 

That's kind of gooffy that they didn't fit right.

 

Well, it might have been a General Motors machining error. You know that they're not too worried about machining tolerances....heck, you even have to shim their starters.

Cody

 

When you change your fluid remember to pull the O-ring. It normaly sticks inside the trans just take a scrib and pull it out. Just dont scratch your trans. The filter will go in ALOT better when you pull that O-ring out. It dosent like to have 2 in there trust me. It wont go on to good so remember to pull it out.

 

Maybe but every filter before and after that is fine. Yes I did remove the ring myself so I know there isn't 2 rings in the hole.

 

I was being facetious......

I work for GM therefore I HAVE to make fun of the junk they put on the road.

Cody

 

You work for GM and you drive a Ford???? Do your bosses know this??? Have you been given a cigarette and a blindfold yet????

 

That's just too funny, work for GM and Drive a ford, gotta luv that. Way to go.

 

Drive the best, service the rest.

I suppose if I worked for Ford, I'd drive a Chevy just because ignorance is bliss.

Cody