Auto trans fluid flow.....
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Auto trans fluid flow.....
On a 96 F150 302 auto, does the trans fluid in the pan cycle through the torque converter as well as through the tranny? I can't seem to find that info in any of the manuals I have. If I recall, and it has been a looooong time, I think the old Pontiac hydros did. It has been 45 years since I went to General Motors training center......thanks....chris3
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Thanks....
I have been changing my tranny fluid every 30000 miles. I suck it out the dipstick tube and refill it. Truck has 126000 miles and the auto trans works perfectly....after all, tranny fluid is rather cheap......chris3
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From: Easton,Ks
Originally Posted by bohiaa
3000 Miles HOLY CRAP
I dont even change the engine oil that offten
the trannie in my 93 uses 21 qts
including the TQ
that is a bit expensive
I dont even change the engine oil that offten
the trannie in my 93 uses 21 qts
including the TQ
that is a bit expensive
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From: Lakewood, Ohio
Originally Posted by coppertales
I suck it out the dipstick tube and refill it.
that is just crazy.
you need to just drop pan, drain convertor and put in a new filter.
doing it the way you say does not get all the fluid out, it does not clean the magnet in the pan, and the filter is not replaced.
what you are doing is not really helping.
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I think that it is helping alot by keeping clean fluid in it the filter should last alot longer and clean fluid will keep wear down. i'd say though the filter is due for replacement though
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