tranny fluid and filter change
More Turbo
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On the 6.0 the internal tranny filter doesn't do much but the external one under the cooler in the front end near the passenger tire wheel well does.
If you change that and drain the pan (it has a drain bolt) your looking at about 8 or so quarts.
It takes mercon sp only available from Ford.
Try to drain the fluid when it is hot and up to temp.
If you change that and drain the pan (it has a drain bolt) your looking at about 8 or so quarts.
It takes mercon sp only available from Ford.
Try to drain the fluid when it is hot and up to temp.
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From: Arizona
Originally Posted by devink
How many quarts on tranny fluid is required for a fluid and filter change?
http://www.truckblog.com/story-582-h...t_transmission
Hope this helps
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I am getting ready to do the same thing. The little external filter looks like it might hold a pint.. Also, I have not been able to accurately determine which filter I actually use. My dealer says it depends on the vin (I have a 2006 F250), but all of the parts look-up say F-145 or equiv. Yesterday they gave me a quote of $80 for a filter after asking my vin and today a quote of $30 with no vin necessary. I don't have much confidence in this dealer so think I will get a wix, motorcraft or somebody elses..I have to buy my fluid at the dealer, but not my filter..Oh..The service manager says they change the filter with their $199 flush, but since they don't stock any, I doubt it. I asked about that and was told that when they need them they get them from another dealer...No confidence again.!!!! I am going to get a filter, 8 qts of fluid and do it myself!! Any ideas?? Thanks, Bob <><
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Originally Posted by burninfilm
I am getting ready to do the same thing. The little external filter looks like it might hold a pint.. Also, I have not been able to accurately determine which filter I actually use. My dealer says it depends on the vin (I have a 2006 F250), but all of the parts look-up say F-145 or equiv. Yesterday they gave me a quote of $80 for a filter after asking my vin and today a quote of $30 with no vin necessary. I don't have much confidence in this dealer so think I will get a wix, motorcraft or somebody elses..I have to buy my fluid at the dealer, but not my filter..Oh..The service manager says they change the filter with their $199 flush, but since they don't stock any, I doubt it. I asked about that and was told that when they need them they get them from another dealer...No confidence again.!!!! I am going to get a filter, 8 qts of fluid and do it myself!! Any ideas?? Thanks, Bob <><
Here is a link to purchase fluid and filters online, and if you spend $150 the shipping is free.
http://www.dieselfiltersonline.com/X...-Xt-6-Qsp.aspx
http://www.dieselfiltersonline.com/F...er-Ft-145.aspx
Hope this helps
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changed my filter this week, external one... i got it to come off with a 3/4 rachet no proble it was pretty dirty, only 26k on the ticker... i think im gonna drain the fluid and refil every 15k from now on. The internal filter doesnt need to be done until 60k right???
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Originally Posted by burninfilm
I am getting ready to do the same thing. The little external filter looks like it might hold a pint.. Also, I have not been able to accurately determine which filter I actually use. My dealer says it depends on the vin (I have a 2006 F250), but all of the parts look-up say F-145 or equiv. Yesterday they gave me a quote of $80 for a filter after asking my vin and today a quote of $30 with no vin necessary. I don't have much confidence in this dealer so think I will get a wix, motorcraft or somebody elses..I have to buy my fluid at the dealer, but not my filter..Oh..The service manager says they change the filter with their $199 flush, but since they don't stock any, I doubt it. I asked about that and was told that when they need them they get them from another dealer...No confidence again.!!!! I am going to get a filter, 8 qts of fluid and do it myself!! Any ideas?? Thanks, Bob <><
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well im gonna drain the pan and refill tommorrow morning, i think im gonna do this every 15,000 miles i have 29,000 on the o.d. if ive read right it only takes about 8 qts for the drain and refill of the pan? ive got 10 qts any way! i found a place onlinie that sells sp for 3.86 a qt. plus shipping, i think i got 10 qts for 52 bucks! not bad!!
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Originally Posted by slowmans
well im gonna drain the pan and refill tommorrow morning, i think im gonna do this every 15,000 miles i have 29,000 on the o.d. if ive read right it only takes about 8 qts for the drain and refill of the pan? ive got 10 qts any way! i found a place onlinie that sells sp for 3.86 a qt. plus shipping, i think i got 10 qts for 52 bucks! not bad!!