Title: Transmission drain and fill
Post by: cnatra on November 12, 2016, 10:06:47 PM
Post by: cnatra on November 12, 2016, 10:06:47 PM
Anyone have some good pics (or how to thread) of a SHO transmission drain and fill ?
Thanks
Title: Re: Transmission drain and fill
Post by: 18SHO on March 24, 2019, 09:29:49 AM
Post by: 18SHO on March 24, 2019, 09:29:49 AM
Quote from: cnatra on November 12, 2016, 10:06:47 PM
Anyone have some good pics (or how to thread) of a SHO transmission drain and fill ?
Thanks
X2 also how many quarts to fill?
Title: Re: Transmission drain and fill
Post by: ZSHO on March 24, 2019, 12:28:08 PM
Post by: 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 believe it was $99.00 for this procedure IIRC! Z
Title: Re: Transmission drain and fill
Post by: SHOdded on March 24, 2019, 02:52:35 PM
Post by: SHOdded on March 24, 2019, 02:52:35 PM
Except maybe for spark plug specs and coolant in use, the specs should be the same for all gen 4/5 SHOs
Capacities & specifications attached for 2015 MY
11.6 quarts trans fluid capacity
Capacities & specifications attached for 2015 MY
11.6 quarts trans fluid capacity
Title: Re: Transmission drain and fill
Post by: BlueSHO on March 24, 2019, 11:15:58 PM
Post by: BlueSHO on March 24, 2019, 11:15:58 PM
I think he was asking about a drain and fill which I believe is about 6 quarts of Ford LV trans fluid.
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Title: Re: Transmission drain and fill
Post by: SM105K on March 25, 2019, 09:41:38 AM
Post by: SM105K on March 25, 2019, 09:41:38 AM
Quote from: cnatra on November 12, 2016, 10:06:47 PM
Anyone have some good pics (or how to thread) of a SHO transmission drain and fill ?
Thanks
If you are doing it yourself. Pull the plug and drain the fluid. Measure to see how much comes out. Then add that back in with fresh fluid.
Should take you doing this 5 times to yield a 90% new fluid mix within the trans.
Title: Re: Transmission drain and fill
Post by: StealBlueSho on March 25, 2019, 09:57:38 AM
Post by: 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...
Title: Re: Transmission drain and fill
Post by: SHOdded on March 25, 2019, 10:08:05 AM
Post by: SHOdded on March 25, 2019, 10:08:05 AM
Flush aka fluid exchange :) Ya, flush needs to be gone from the modern transmission vocabulary.
Title: Re: Transmission drain and fill
Post by: SM105K on March 25, 2019, 11:04:15 AM
Post by: SM105K on March 25, 2019, 11:04:15 AM
Quote from: StealBlueSHO on March 25, 2019, 09:57:38 AMQuote 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.
Title: Re: Transmission drain and fill
Post by: StealBlueSho on March 25, 2019, 11:15:53 AM
Post by: StealBlueSho on March 25, 2019, 11:15:53 AM
I have considered adding a drain and fill on the trans to my cars oil change cycle... oil change every 3K is performed..
Last time I had a fluid exchange done, my trans was not happy. Ended up draining and filling several times with the correct motorcraft fluid as the OEE from the shop didn't perform well.
Last time I had a fluid exchange done, my trans was not happy. Ended up draining and filling several times with the correct motorcraft fluid as the OEE from the shop didn't perform well.
Title: Re: Transmission drain and fill
Post by: ZSHO on March 25, 2019, 11:22:39 AM
Post by: ZSHO on March 25, 2019, 11:22:39 AM
Quote from: sm105k on March 25, 2019, 11:04:15 AMNo need to get Technical! Lol. Z :DQuote from: StealBlueSHO on March 25, 2019, 09:57:38 AMQuote 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.
Total of 10 Quarts were used.
Title: Re: Transmission drain and fill
Post by: SM105K on March 25, 2019, 11:37:54 AM
Post by: SM105K on March 25, 2019, 11:37:54 AM
Quote from: ZSHO on March 25, 2019, 11:22:39 AMQuote from: sm105k on March 25, 2019, 11:04:15 AMNo need to get Technical! Lol. Z :DQuote from: StealBlueSHO on March 25, 2019, 09:57:38 AMQuote 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.
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.
Title: Re: Transmission drain and fill
Post by: nickstewartroc on March 25, 2019, 01:15:52 PM
Post by: nickstewartroc on March 25, 2019, 01:15:52 PM
Just as a heads up for anyone trying to get it "flushed" at the dealer, the three I called in my area all said they would "flush" it, and when prodded more, it was that it would be a drain and fill. I know dealers vary, but wanted to make sure the info was out there.
Title: Re: Transmission drain and fill
Post by: ZSHO on March 25, 2019, 04:06:14 PM
Post by: 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
I apologize for the confusion. Z
Title: Re: Transmission drain and fill
Post by: BlueSHO on March 25, 2019, 04:26:48 PM
Post by: BlueSHO on March 25, 2019, 04:26:48 PM
Quote from: sm105k on March 25, 2019, 11:37:54 AMSo is the drain and fill 5 or 6 quarts?Quote from: ZSHO on March 25, 2019, 11:22:39 AMQuote from: sm105k on March 25, 2019, 11:04:15 AMNo need to get Technical! Lol. Z :DQuote from: StealBlueSHO on March 25, 2019, 09:57:38 AMQuote 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.
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.
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Title: Re: Transmission drain and fill
Post by: SM105K on March 25, 2019, 04:28:42 PM
Post by: SM105K on March 25, 2019, 04:28:42 PM
Quote from: BlueSHO on March 25, 2019, 04:26:48 PMQuote from: sm105k on March 25, 2019, 11:37:54 AMSo is the drain and fill 5 or 6 quarts?Quote from: ZSHO on March 25, 2019, 11:22:39 AMQuote from: sm105k on March 25, 2019, 11:04:15 AMNo need to get Technical! Lol. Z :DQuote from: StealBlueSHO on March 25, 2019, 09:57:38 AMQuote 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.
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.
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Technically whatever your take out. Mine is usually around 5 quarts.
Title: Re: Transmission drain and fill
Post by: BlueSHO on March 25, 2019, 04:31:39 PM
Post by: BlueSHO on March 25, 2019, 04:31:39 PM
Quote from: sm105k on March 25, 2019, 04:28:42 PM10-4Quote from: BlueSHO on March 25, 2019, 04:26:48 PMQuote from: sm105k on March 25, 2019, 11:37:54 AMSo is the drain and fill 5 or 6 quarts?Quote from: ZSHO on March 25, 2019, 11:22:39 AMQuote from: sm105k on March 25, 2019, 11:04:15 AMNo need to get Technical! Lol. Z :DQuote from: StealBlueSHO on March 25, 2019, 09:57:38 AMQuote 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.
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.
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Technically whatever your take out. Mine is usually around 5 quarts.
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Title: Re: Transmission drain and fill
Post by: SHOdded on March 25, 2019, 04:36:36 PM
Post by: SHOdded on March 25, 2019, 04:36:36 PM
Quote from: ZSHO on March 25, 2019, 04:06:14 PMMakes sense IF
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
The drain plug is out, and
The engine is running to allow the trans pump to work.
Title: Re: Transmission drain and fill
Post by: Gray Brick on March 25, 2019, 07:15:13 PM
Post by: 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 really should be doing this more often on the PTU.
Title: Re: Transmission drain and fill
Post by: SM105K on March 26, 2019, 09:32:23 AM
Post by: SM105K on March 26, 2019, 09:32:23 AM
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.
Title: Re: Transmission drain and fill
Post by: nickstewartroc on March 26, 2019, 12:53:11 PM
Post by: nickstewartroc on March 26, 2019, 12:53:11 PM
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
Title: Re: Transmission drain and fill
Post by: SHOdded on March 26, 2019, 01:01:16 PM
Post by: SHOdded on March 26, 2019, 01:01:16 PM
What fluid ate you using, Nick? Is it ester based?
Title: Re: Transmission drain and fill
Post by: BlueSHO on July 14, 2019, 02:53:47 AM
Post by: BlueSHO on July 14, 2019, 02:53:47 AM
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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Title: Re: Transmission drain and fill
Post by: ZSHO on July 14, 2019, 12:41:28 PM
Post by: ZSHO on July 14, 2019, 12:41:28 PM
https://www.youtube.com/embed/9xrP6N6hVIc
Z :)
Title: Re: Transmission drain and fill
Post by: BlueSHO on July 14, 2019, 05:13:17 PM
Post by: BlueSHO on July 14, 2019, 05:13:17 PM
Quote from: ZSHO on July 14, 2019, 12:41:28 PMYep good old Brian he has many good videos.
https://youtu.be/9xrP6N6hVIc Z :)
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