how much merc V for a trans fluid change?
#2
08-13-2007
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depends on how you do it.
if you just pull the pan and replace the filter 4-5 quarts.
the proper way to drain a ford transmission and get 98% of the fluid out is to un-hook one of the trans lines, put a hose on both ends and place them in a drain pan or 5 gallon bucket then start the engine, leave it in park and let it run untill no more fluid comes out.
then you will need 9-10 quarts, plus when you pull the pan you wont make as big of a mess.
if you just pull the pan and replace the filter 4-5 quarts.
the proper way to drain a ford transmission and get 98% of the fluid out is to un-hook one of the trans lines, put a hose on both ends and place them in a drain pan or 5 gallon bucket then start the engine, leave it in park and let it run untill no more fluid comes out.
then you will need 9-10 quarts, plus when you pull the pan you wont make as big of a mess.
Last edited by 04 EDGE; 08-14-2007 at 10:12 PM.
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Originally Posted by 04 EDGE
depends on how you do it.
if you just pull the pan and replace the filter 4-5 quarts.
the proper way to drain a ford transmission and get 98% or the fluid out is to un-hook one of the trans lines, put a hose on both ends and place them in a drain pan or 5 gallon bucket then thart the engine, leave it in park and let it run untill no more fluid comes out.
then you will need 9-10 quarts, plus when you pull the pan you wont make as big of a mess.
if you just pull the pan and replace the filter 4-5 quarts.
the proper way to drain a ford transmission and get 98% or the fluid out is to un-hook one of the trans lines, put a hose on both ends and place them in a drain pan or 5 gallon bucket then thart the engine, leave it in park and let it run untill no more fluid comes out.
then you will need 9-10 quarts, plus when you pull the pan you wont make as big of a mess.
Not a good idea. Once the sump is dry there is no more lubrication for the transmission.
A better way is to pour fluid in as it comes out. Put in about 12 quarts then reinstall the line and top off as needed.
FYI, the trans will pump about a quart every 30 seconds at 1000 rpm.
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wow so the ford service manual is wrong???????
this is how ford says to drain the transmission.
this is how i drained mine before i did the 2x4 to 4x4 internal trans swap work, i have had no problems with it after the swap.
this is how i drain every ford transmission at the shop i work at before i do any heavy transmission repair.
this is how ford says to drain the transmission.
this is how i drained mine before i did the 2x4 to 4x4 internal trans swap work, i have had no problems with it after the swap.
this is how i drain every ford transmission at the shop i work at before i do any heavy transmission repair.
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08-14-2007
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Originally Posted by 04 EDGE
wow so the ford service manual is wrong???????
this is how ford says to drain the transmission.
this is how ford says to drain the transmission.
I thought you were describing the drive way fluid flush method. Your step by step is a tad confusing. Changing the filter then draining the trans threw me for a loop.
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Originally Posted by 04 EDGE
depends on how you do it.
if you just pull the pan and replace the filter 4-5 quarts.
the proper way to drain a ford transmission and get 98% or the fluid out is to un-hook one of the trans lines, put a hose on both ends and place them in a drain pan or 5 gallon bucket then thart the engine, leave it in park and let it run untill no more fluid comes out.
then you will need 9-10 quarts, plus when you pull the pan you wont make as big of a mess.
if you just pull the pan and replace the filter 4-5 quarts.
the proper way to drain a ford transmission and get 98% or the fluid out is to un-hook one of the trans lines, put a hose on both ends and place them in a drain pan or 5 gallon bucket then thart the engine, leave it in park and let it run untill no more fluid comes out.
then you will need 9-10 quarts, plus when you pull the pan you wont make as big of a mess.
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your a turd and have no clue as to how to work on a car/truck.
my way is how FORD says to drain a automatic transmission and this is how i do it. never had any problems Mr know it all.
i have ASE certs that tell me i know what i am talking about.
go back to the other ford truck forum ok.
and BTW merc V is almost 5 bucks a quart so wasting 4+ gallons is stupid.
my way is how FORD says to drain a automatic transmission and this is how i do it. never had any problems Mr know it all.
i have ASE certs that tell me i know what i am talking about.
go back to the other ford truck forum ok.
and BTW merc V is almost 5 bucks a quart so wasting 4+ gallons is stupid.
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08-15-2007
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Originally Posted by 04 EDGE
...i have ASE certs that tell me i know what i am talking about....
I'm glad you think so highly of yourself......too bad nobody else thinks so!!
And, for your information, Ford (or any other vehicle manufacturer) does not recommend pumping a tranny dry!! The recommended equipment, and procedure pumps fresh ATF in, as the old ATF is pumped out!!
Last edited by Takeda; 08-15-2007 at 05:35 AM.
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Originally Posted by 04 EDGE
your a turd and have no clue as to how to work on a car/truck.
Name calling, WOW.
My A&P trumps your ASE. On a side note, your grammar is that of a 12 year old.
Obliviously there is more than one way to skin a cat. The mature route is the way things should be done. There is no need for bickering when theres a difference of opinion. It makes everyone involved look like a bleeding vagina.
People disagree with you on this method. You say this is the way ford trained you. Well Ford isn't the king of maintenance, they do things for different reasons. Some to save the tech time, some to cost the customer money.
IMHO, running any lubrication system dry for any reason is asking for trouble.
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Originally Posted by 04 EDGE
depends on how you do it.
if you just pull the pan and replace the filter 4-5 quarts.
the proper way to drain a ford transmission and get 98% of the fluid out is to un-hook one of the trans lines, put a hose on both ends and place them in a drain pan or 5 gallon bucket then start the engine, leave it in park and let it run untill no more fluid comes out.
then you will need 9-10 quarts, plus when you pull the pan you wont make as big of a mess.
if you just pull the pan and replace the filter 4-5 quarts.
the proper way to drain a ford transmission and get 98% of the fluid out is to un-hook one of the trans lines, put a hose on both ends and place them in a drain pan or 5 gallon bucket then start the engine, leave it in park and let it run untill no more fluid comes out.
then you will need 9-10 quarts, plus when you pull the pan you wont make as big of a mess.
I would scan the picture but the scanner isnt working and print is to small to take a decent picture to post, but this guy may know what hes talking about after all
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08-16-2007
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#20
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This is what some "TRUE FORD DEALERSHIPS" use for tranny service:
http://www.bgprod.com/products/transmission.html
http://www.bgprod.com/products/transmission.html
#21
08-16-2007
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Originally Posted by M50B06
I will second this, i just checked my ford service manual-one you will find in the shops office-and it states a similar method, disconnect a line, put a hose on each end and run for 5 minutes to circuate all the fluid
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Originally Posted by Blhde
I was assuming that when he said he was running till atf was out i thought this was the procedure he was using untill all the atf was out, not literally running all the atf out
I guess that whole never assume statement got me again
