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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 02:05 AM
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So I'm new to the 6.0 forum- just bought a '06 F250 and I'm selling my '97 F250 7.3 One thing I noticed while going through this forum is there is very few (if anything) listed about the transmissions in these trucks. I got a plow and might use this as a sub-contractor plow truck. It's got 79K on it, nothing wrong with it, drives like every other '05 & up 6.0 with plow I've ever been in. Just wondering if this trans has any weak links that I can take care of before I let someone (besides me) plow with my truck!! Thanks
 
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 12:03 PM
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Just make sure you don't put ANYTHING in it except Ford's SP Tranny Fluid. And don't do the drive to reverse to drive. etc. quickly....you'll break it!
 
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 02:11 PM
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The trans in these trucks are amazing,. keep the fluid fresh,cool, and you will get many years out of it.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 05:09 PM
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Does it have an after market transmission temp gauge in it? The stock one is worthless.
 
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