Transmission Service
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Transmission Service
i have 75k on my 06 PSD. purchased it with 64k... should i be leery of servicing my auto transmission now, not knowing the history. i know with my f-150 at 90k most places recomended not doing it as the new fluid was too corrosive.
is that the case with my f-250? i only tow a 21ft boat (don't know the exact weight, but not heavy)
is that the case with my f-250? i only tow a 21ft boat (don't know the exact weight, but not heavy)
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nothing to worry about. your not supposed to do a service till 60000 for the first time then every 30k after that. I bleave that is what I read here lately. Make sure who every dose it uses mercon sp only!!! and it should be flushed with a heated machine to make it effective.
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I realy wasn't sure on that I was planing on looking it up in the book when I get time. That's why I said that is what I read. I could have swore that I read a topic on here that mark started about the reason for the 60000 first change
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That's just not true. New fluid will not damage a transmission.
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Does anybody know on the torqshift trans about inline trans filter located near radiator or of one inside of trans pan. I am considering doing trans fluid change, but I am curious about the filter situation. There is a drain plug on pan, so I am wondering if it is necessary to drop pan?
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Changing the bypass filter is a piece of cake. I used an impact wrench because using the ratchet "bent" the connections more than I was comfortable with.
You can drain the fluid from the drain plug, but dropping the pan is better IMO. You can clean the pan and the magnet when you drop the pan.
The internal filter is really just a screen. It can be cleaned, but it does not need to be replaced unless it is damaged.
The gasket can be re-used if it isn't damaged.
You can drain the fluid from the drain plug, but dropping the pan is better IMO. You can clean the pan and the magnet when you drop the pan.
The internal filter is really just a screen. It can be cleaned, but it does not need to be replaced unless it is damaged.
The gasket can be re-used if it isn't damaged.
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By all means, drop the pan and clean it all out. Personally I would replace the internal filter at that mileage, no matter what it looked like. Be sure to look for metal, etc when you do. Also - be sure to refill it with ONLY Mercon SP.