transmission fluid?????
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transmission fluid?????
ithought it would be good idea to change transmission fluid before going on trip until i was at ford purchasing anti freeze and asked about mercon sp " how much and cost" i was told that it was only sold in quarts at 5.95qt and i need 15 qts so i deceided to hold off until i asked on here if this is right.i didnt even ask about the filter. so is this high or sounds right? whats filter cost? anything i should know about the change?
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Yes its true Mercon SP is very expensive. Valvoline also makes it but it is not much cheaper. The external filter is only about $15. How many miles do you have on your truck?
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Originally Posted by jmcholden
Yes its true Mercon SP is very expensive. Valvoline also makes it but it is not much cheaper. The external filter is only about $15. How many miles do you have on your truck?
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As I understand it Ford has not and will not release the license for Mercon SP, which is the ONLY transmission fluid that will work in a factory 5R110. It's cheaper to pay the money to the dealership for the fluid than have to worry about paying 4K for a new tranny.
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Here is the link for the Valvoline.
http://www.valvoline.com/products/Maxlife%20ATF.pdf
I saw it at a Napa store here in San Diego. I did not purchase it because it was only slightly less than my cost for the Motorcraft SP. The Napa store looked it up though and said it was compatable?
Back to Bigkahunna, if you have not changed the filter in the pan in the last 30k I would replace both filters. Thats just me though, if you have 100K, your warranty is up and better to spend a little on maintenance than a new tranny? JMO
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http://www.valvoline.com/products/Maxlife%20ATF.pdf
I saw it at a Napa store here in San Diego. I did not purchase it because it was only slightly less than my cost for the Motorcraft SP. The Napa store looked it up though and said it was compatable?
Back to Bigkahunna, if you have not changed the filter in the pan in the last 30k I would replace both filters. Thats just me though, if you have 100K, your warranty is up and better to spend a little on maintenance than a new tranny? JMO
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im going to change the fluid reguardless the price but just wasnt sure if they were pricing right or the right amount, so is 15 qts the right amount and where is 2nd filter?
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Originally Posted by B1GKAHUNA
im going to change the fluid reguardless the price but just wasnt sure if they were pricing right or the right amount, so is 15 qts the right amount and where is 2nd filter?
right side by the radiator looking under the truck .
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Originally Posted by jmcholden
Here is the link for the Valvoline.
http://www.valvoline.com/products/Maxlife%20ATF.pdf
I saw it at a Napa store here in San Diego. I did not purchase it because it was only slightly less than my cost for the Motorcraft SP. The Napa store looked it up though and said it was compatable?
Back to Bigkahunna, if you have not changed the filter in the pan in the last 30k I would replace both filters. Thats just me though, if you have 100K, your warranty is up and better to spend a little on maintenance than a new tranny? JMO
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http://www.valvoline.com/products/Maxlife%20ATF.pdf
I saw it at a Napa store here in San Diego. I did not purchase it because it was only slightly less than my cost for the Motorcraft SP. The Napa store looked it up though and said it was compatable?
Back to Bigkahunna, if you have not changed the filter in the pan in the last 30k I would replace both filters. Thats just me though, if you have 100K, your warranty is up and better to spend a little on maintenance than a new tranny? JMO
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So, the Valvoline is only for Mercon applications.
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I just had my fluid and 2 filters changed at 35,000 miles which I believe is around the time it should be done. I had no drain on the torque converter so it only took about 10-11 liters(qts). Some have drains on them I was told and that would release almost all the tranny fluid. I haul a 14,000 lb 5ver a lot and wanted to have fresh fluid in it. Cost was $220.00 canadian about $180.00 $US.Truck comes off lease Nov 1 2007 but has 2 long trips left for her to do.
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My 03 only took 9 because my converter could not be drained. Not sure on my 07?
If you are standing in front of the truck the external filter is on your left next to the radiator,its the small silver screw on canister and the filter looks like a small roll of toilet paper. The second is in the tranny pan.
If you are standing in front of the truck the external filter is on your left next to the radiator,its the small silver screw on canister and the filter looks like a small roll of toilet paper. The second is in the tranny pan.
