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Tranny Service?
I have a 99 f-350, 7.3l auto, crewcab, duelly with 235,000 on it. It's way overdue for tranny service. I've been told buy many guys including techs never! to have an auto tranny flushed? it will clean away all the grit from the clutch packs is this true? Also what is the proper fluid to use? and does the tork converter have a drain plug? Thanks Guys
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If the trans is in good shape new fluid can only help it. If the trans is about to die, new fluid won't help save it.
It's a myth that a flush washes away grit that hold an old trans together. There is no truth to that at all.
It's a myth that a flush washes away grit that hold an old trans together. There is no truth to that at all.
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Wash the grit from the clutch packs? I'd sure like to have that one explained to me.
I've rebuilt clutch packs (changed the rings and springs) from industrial applications, and any "grit" would impede their operation.
Is there something different about automotive clutch packs that I don't understand? I saw the clutch packs from an AXOD transmission (Taurus/Sable) that failed due to that mis-engineered aluminum oil slinger that it had, and it appeared the same.
I've rebuilt clutch packs (changed the rings and springs) from industrial applications, and any "grit" would impede their operation.
Is there something different about automotive clutch packs that I don't understand? I saw the clutch packs from an AXOD transmission (Taurus/Sable) that failed due to that mis-engineered aluminum oil slinger that it had, and it appeared the same.
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