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Dec 26, 2009 | 06:28 PM

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tseekins

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Originally Posted by 0gers

I personally wouldn't go for the flush. The replacement fluid will have detergents in it to clean the tranny. One other tip I have is to drain the sump via the dip stick tube using a siphon. That way when you drop the sump most of the fluid is gone and you make less of a mess. Oh and do it when the engine and tranny are warm.

OK, I'm confused, what's wrong with flushing? I took my '04 to the dealer at 40k and had it flushed. I'll do it again at 80K and again at 120K..........

This seems to be the Ford dealer's preferred method so therefore, FMC must OK with it as well.

I realize that each flush is about 10k over due, but the truck performs more like a car and does absolutely no towing.

Tim

Dec 26, 2009 | 06:41 PM

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fordtech08

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there is nothing wrong with flushing it, but just because you treat it like a car and don't tow which would put you in severe duty cars get flushed at thirty, just somrething to think about

Dec 26, 2009 | 11:31 PM

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