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Transmission drain and fill

Started by cnatra, November 12, 2016, 10:06:47 PM

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SM105K

Quote from: BlueSHO on March 25, 2019, 04:26:48 PM
Quote from: sm105k on March 25, 2019, 11:37:54 AM
Quote from: ZSHO on March 25, 2019, 11:22:39 AM
Quote from: sm105k on March 25, 2019, 11:04:15 AM
Quote from: StealBlueSHO on March 25, 2019, 09:57:38 AM
Quote from: ZSHO on March 24, 2019, 12:28:08 PM
I had the Ford dealer perform a Trans flush which they hook the trans flush machine up to it and do a flush through the dip stick. It will still use 10 qts of fluid.
I believe it was $99.00 for this procedure IIRC! Z

I thought flushes were not recommended? By the time you get done buying 18 quarts of fluid, doing three drain and fills, its cheaper to have a shop do the flush...

Even doing the flush (which isn't recommended) only removes 10 out of the 18 quarts.  Yeah doing the exchange over a period of time is more expensive, and yields more fluid exchange while not being as abrasive on the internal parts of the trans.  I don't want a vac hose being rooted around my trans personally.
No need to get Technical! Lol. Z   :D
I used 10 quarts Total.

I am "special" and really gun shy about my trans.  I will be doing the trans fluid exchange (5 out, 5 in) every 3k miles along with my oil change.  Completely overkill yes, but overkill is good.
So is the drain and fill 5 or 6 quarts?

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Technically whatever your take out.  Mine is usually around 5 quarts.
"M" 2013 SHO PP | AJPTurbo E30 Tune | FS HPFP | Stock IC with Ice Water DIY Sprayer | PPE Downpipes | Custom Magnaflow Resonator | 3rd Cat Delete | Derale Upgraded Trans Cooler | Dicunzolo Gen2 Trans Mounts| EPP Noisemaker Eliminator | MSD Coil Over Plugs | SP-542's | UPR Dual Valve Catch Can | K&N Drop In | Power Stop Slotted and Drilled Rotors with Stock PP Pads | H&R Springs  | AVS Flush Deflector | 802SHO Custom Splitter | Duraflex Chin Spoiler | Curva Concept C7's | Continental DWS06 Extreme Contact Rubber | 411 HP and 546 TQ |

"The Fukus" 2013 Focus ST | Boomba BOV | FSWerks Short Shifter | Power Stop Brakes | Continental DWS06 Extreme Contact Rubber |

BlueSHO

Quote from: sm105k on March 25, 2019, 04:28:42 PM
Quote from: BlueSHO on March 25, 2019, 04:26:48 PM
Quote from: sm105k on March 25, 2019, 11:37:54 AM
Quote from: ZSHO on March 25, 2019, 11:22:39 AM
Quote from: sm105k on March 25, 2019, 11:04:15 AM
Quote from: StealBlueSHO on March 25, 2019, 09:57:38 AM
Quote from: ZSHO on March 24, 2019, 12:28:08 PM
I had the Ford dealer perform a Trans flush which they hook the trans flush machine up to it and do a flush through the dip stick. It will still use 10 qts of fluid.
I believe it was $99.00 for this procedure IIRC! Z

I thought flushes were not recommended? By the time you get done buying 18 quarts of fluid, doing three drain and fills, its cheaper to have a shop do the flush...

Even doing the flush (which isn't recommended) only removes 10 out of the 18 quarts.  Yeah doing the exchange over a period of time is more expensive, and yields more fluid exchange while not being as abrasive on the internal parts of the trans.  I don't want a vac hose being rooted around my trans personally.
No need to get Technical! Lol. Z   :D
I used 10 quarts Total.

I am "special" and really gun shy about my trans.  I will be doing the trans fluid exchange (5 out, 5 in) every 3k miles along with my oil change.  Completely overkill yes, but overkill is good.
So is the drain and fill 5 or 6 quarts?

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Technically whatever your take out.  Mine is usually around 5 quarts.
10-4

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2001 Lightning
1996 Mystic Cobra

SHOdded

Quote from: ZSHO on March 25, 2019, 04:06:14 PM
FWIW- Here is the actual response from the Ford dealer. We cannot do an actual Trans Flush, what we do is hook the trans flush machine up to it and do a flush through the dip stick. It will still use 10 qts of fluid to do the service. Dunno!
I apologize for the confusion. Z
Makes sense IF
The drain plug is out, and
The engine is running to allow the trans pump to work.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

Gray Brick

I drain and fill on every oil change and get 5-6 quarts exchanged.

I really should be doing this more often on the PTU.
2013 Ecoboost Ford Flex
AJP Tune (ATP+2) in progress , Livernois HPFP, 3 Bar MAP, UPR Catch Can, 100% Methanol w/ braided steel lines, 3" Downpipes -->2.5" X-pipe --> 2.5" Magnaflow exhaust, 2.5" air inlets to each turbo with cone filter, Custom water to air intercooler with chiller
275/40-20 Front 315/35-20 Rear Tires
---12.419ET/112.43MPH @ 5150 lbs in the 1/4---

SM105K

Quote from: Gray Brick on March 25, 2019, 07:15:13 PM
I drain and fill on every oil change and get 5-6 quarts exchanged.

I really should be doing this more often on the PTU.

I see you are crazy like me too.
"M" 2013 SHO PP | AJPTurbo E30 Tune | FS HPFP | Stock IC with Ice Water DIY Sprayer | PPE Downpipes | Custom Magnaflow Resonator | 3rd Cat Delete | Derale Upgraded Trans Cooler | Dicunzolo Gen2 Trans Mounts| EPP Noisemaker Eliminator | MSD Coil Over Plugs | SP-542's | UPR Dual Valve Catch Can | K&N Drop In | Power Stop Slotted and Drilled Rotors with Stock PP Pads | H&R Springs  | AVS Flush Deflector | 802SHO Custom Splitter | Duraflex Chin Spoiler | Curva Concept C7's | Continental DWS06 Extreme Contact Rubber | 411 HP and 546 TQ |

"The Fukus" 2013 Focus ST | Boomba BOV | FSWerks Short Shifter | Power Stop Brakes | Continental DWS06 Extreme Contact Rubber |

nickstewartroc

Quote from: Gray Brick on March 25, 2019, 07:15:13 PM
I drain and fill on every oil change and get 5-6 quarts exchanged.

I really should be doing this more often on the PTU.

I won't be doing the transmission fluid that routinely, but I do change the PTU fluid along with my oil changes. Even after 5-6k miles the PTU fluid breaks down tremendously
Current:
2013 Ruby Red Flex Limited EcoBoost, Unleashed Tuned, drop in filter

Gone but not forgotten: 2011 SHO Non-PP in Black Tuxedo Metallic - Catback, DPs, Stoptech Z23s, MDesign CAI, LMS Tune

SHOdded

What fluid ate you using, Nick?  Is it ester based?
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

BlueSHO

Just finished the drain and refill on my SHO. The drain plug is 7/16 and the lower plug on the case. There is one higher up so it's the lower one which makes sense. Used the motorcraft LV fluid and did it the first time and let it circulate and get up to temp then did it a second time. Took about 5.5 quarts for each time.

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2001 Lightning
1996 Mystic Cobra

ZSHO



2013 Performance Package SHO| Livernois Custom Methanol Tune|3-Bar Map|Reische-170-Stat|Full Race Tial-10psi BOV in Black|PPE-Gloss Black Hot Pipes|EPP Dual Intake in Gloss Black|PPE Catted DP|Corsa Sport Cat Back Exhaust|H&R Sport-Springs|CFM Performance Billet Valve Cover Breather In Gloss Black|Llumar 20%Ceramic window Tint|MSD Ignition Coils in Black|Extreme Roof Spoiler|Redline Fluids all around|Gearhead Intercooler|First-SHO With Direct Port Alky-VP-M1-100%-Methanol Injection|LMS-Custom-Dyno-Tuned @ 415whp-465wtq| Best Trap Speed of 115.54 mph|

BlueSHO

Quote from: ZSHO on July 14, 2019, 12:41:28 PM

   https://youtu.be/9xrP6N6hVIc    Z   :)
Yep good old Brian he has many good videos.

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2001 Lightning
1996 Mystic Cobra