transmission advice
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 100
Likes: 0
transmission advice
i have a 2003 ranger xlt, fx4, 4.0, auto tranny with o.d. and 51k on odometer. would it be good maint. to change the transmission fluid and filter, or would i be wasting my time and money?some say yes, some say no. what are your thoughts on it?.thanks for any input.....bob
Elder User
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 514
Likes: 0
From: Ohio
At your mileage I'd change it either way, but if you want to check it to decide, you can. If it is dark brown and has a burnt odor to it it needs changed. But like I said, I'd change it now anyway, especially if you are going to do it manually. Unfortunately, when you drain it manually, you can't get it all out, so that's another reason to change it at recommended intervals. Nowadays many shops do the change with a fluid exchange machine that gets it all. I think it is cheap insurance for an expensive component. My two cents.
Moderator
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 13,851
Likes: 111
From: SW Va
I argee with the guys, if it's never had the fluid & filter changed, it likely needs it.
Here is how I do a full fluid exchange. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...38&postcount=5
The Tech Info tread atop this forum has been pulled down for now, so you can't access it, but I think you get the idea on how to do it.
I mark my pan gasket, so that I get it back on EXACTLY as it was removed.
I also used spray brake cleaner to clean the magnet & wash the pan out. DON'T use linty paper or rags!!!! Then I placed it upside down on clean news paper, to keep it clean, until I was ready to install it.
If you decide to do it yourself, let us know how it goes.
Here is how I do a full fluid exchange. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...38&postcount=5
The Tech Info tread atop this forum has been pulled down for now, so you can't access it, but I think you get the idea on how to do it.
I mark my pan gasket, so that I get it back on EXACTLY as it was removed.
I also used spray brake cleaner to clean the magnet & wash the pan out. DON'T use linty paper or rags!!!! Then I placed it upside down on clean news paper, to keep it clean, until I was ready to install it.
If you decide to do it yourself, let us know how it goes.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
erica
Clutch, Transmission, Differential, Axle & Transfer Case
1
Mar 20, 2004 11:15 PM
