Auto Transmission

trent2590 · March 16th, 2010, 07:32 PM

I looked and could not find anything so if someone else finds a thread that has to do with my issue please post it.

I know that 2000 gt's have a T-45 tranny but what about automatics i know its different just not which one also there are so many products out there i dont know which to choose for instance what brand of tranny filter should i buy and where is it located when I change it?

what kind of kit am i looking for as far as replacing gaskets?

and would lucas tranny fluid additive be a good idea

I was also told to turn the engine how is that done once i take the transmission pan off so that i can get to the bolt to take the fluid out of the torque box?

thx for the help sorry if iam being annoying im just a little worried that the fluid has never been changed because of the sounds that its making.

dcook_14 · March 16th, 2010, 07:55 PM

4r70w

trent2590 · March 16th, 2010, 08:16 PM

whats tht?

ajm · March 16th, 2010, 09:03 PM

You have a 4r70w not a t45. Get an oem or purolator (sp?) filter. The pan gasket is reusable. I wouldnt go sticking anything other than mercon v in there but thats just me. And I was the one that told you about draining the torque converter. Yes. Remove the cover to the access hole, turn the car over by hand and look in the hole with a light until you see a small drain plug.

dcook_14 · March 16th, 2010, 09:20 PM

Originally Posted by trent2590

whats tht?

It's what your transmission is.

Your first post was kinda garbled and didn't have any punctuation in it so I didn't read it through. AJM kinda nailed it though. OEM filter, reuse gasket, mercon V fluid...

trent2590 · March 16th, 2010, 11:10 PM

Thx guys so is my transmission a tremec brand tranny?

Scott2001GT · March 16th, 2010, 11:12 PM

no sir

casper gt · March 17th, 2010, 12:02 AM

Originally Posted by ajm

You have a 4r70w not a t45. Get an oem or purolator (sp?) filter. The pan gasket is reusable. I wouldnt go sticking anything other than mercon v in there but thats just me. And I was the one that told you about draining the torque converter. Yes. Remove the cover to the access hole, turn the car over by hand and look in the hole with a light until you see a small drain plug.

+1^

trent2590 · March 17th, 2010, 05:45 PM

another quick question should i pour the fluid through the shifter or the designated place in the engine bay?

Scott2001GT · March 17th, 2010, 07:00 PM

engine bay...back pass. corner

trent2590 · March 17th, 2010, 07:24 PM

thx

Scott2001GT · March 17th, 2010, 07:25 PM

np man

trent2590 · March 18th, 2010, 06:12 PM

another question on the transmission fluid change

Ok so I just went to the Ford parts store and purchased 4qts of mercon v (and a filter) because I need 3.3.

So I went to the counter and the guy asked me if I needed 15qts. So my question is do I need to buy more to change the fluid because I thought I only needed roughly 4qts?

P.S. does the engine have to be in neutral to turn it?

trent2590 · March 18th, 2010, 10:58 PM

really need help so that i know exactly how much and dont break sumthn

thx!

ajm · March 18th, 2010, 10:59 PM

Im all for doing it yourself etc but I really think you should just take it somewhere and have it done.

On the other hand if you just drop the pan, change the filter, bolt the pan back up, and refill youre looking at 3-4 qts if I remember right. Ive never just dropped the pan and replaced with xxx amount (keep reading for why). If you drain the torque converter youre gonna need quite a bit more. No exact amount given because you dont know how much was exactly drained and you dont want to be too high or too low with your trans. Best way to do it is add x amount. Check the stick. Add more, check the stick, and repeat the process, while the fluid is hot/warmed up until youre in the correct range.

trent2590 · March 18th, 2010, 11:55 PM

well it costs alot to not do it yourself like 150+

BakerFX4 · March 19th, 2010, 12:09 AM

im also for doing it yourself but i think taking it to a shop would be best this time. Its not something you want to risk not doing right. It shouldnt be 150 bucks.

casper gt · March 19th, 2010, 12:16 AM

I'd go with the 15 qt.'s if your draining the converter.

mustangmike! · June 3rd, 2010, 01:52 PM

im just curious as to how this turned out

trent2590 · June 3rd, 2010, 05:50 PM

lol i didnt end up doing anything about it haha

March 16th, 2010, 07:32 PM	#1
trent2590 Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 846 iTrader: 0 reviews	Auto Transmission I looked and could not find anything so if someone else finds a thread that has to do with my issue please post it. I know that 2000 gt's have a T-45 tranny but what about automatics i know its different just not which one also there are so many products out there i dont know which to choose for instance what brand of tranny filter should i buy and where is it located when I change it? what kind of kit am i looking for as far as replacing gaskets? and would lucas tranny fluid additive be a good idea I was also told to turn the engine how is that done once i take the transmission pan off so that i can get to the bolt to take the fluid out of the torque box? thx for the help sorry if iam being annoying im just a little worried that the fluid has never been changed because of the sounds that its making. __________________ LED third brake light to replace old sun damaged one, shorty antenna, new PI Intake Manifold with aluminum crossover (my original was all plastic). Bosch Platinum 4 Spark plugs (awesome set)

March 16th, 2010, 08:16 PM	#3
trent2590 Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 846 iTrader: 0 reviews	whats tht? __________________ LED third brake light to replace old sun damaged one, shorty antenna, new PI Intake Manifold with aluminum crossover (my original was all plastic). Bosch Platinum 4 Spark plugs (awesome set)

March 16th, 2010, 11:10 PM	#6
trent2590 Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 846 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thx guys so is my transmission a tremec brand tranny? __________________ LED third brake light to replace old sun damaged one, shorty antenna, new PI Intake Manifold with aluminum crossover (my original was all plastic). Bosch Platinum 4 Spark plugs (awesome set)

March 16th, 2010, 11:12 PM	#7
Scott2001GT BYAHHHH! 2001 Mustang GT 13.874 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 14,628 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	no sir __________________ Precision Turbo\|TurboSmart\|TeamZ\|Strange\|Hellion\|BBK\|SCT\|Edge Converters\|Fairbanks\|CG Fabrications\|Treadstone 4V swap in the works

March 17th, 2010, 05:45 PM	#9
trent2590 Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 846 iTrader: 0 reviews	another quick question should i pour the fluid through the shifter or the designated place in the engine bay? __________________ LED third brake light to replace old sun damaged one, shorty antenna, new PI Intake Manifold with aluminum crossover (my original was all plastic). Bosch Platinum 4 Spark plugs (awesome set)

March 16th, 2010, 09:03 PM	#4
ajm Banned Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7,970 iTrader: 4 reviews	You have a 4r70w not a t45. Get an oem or purolator (sp?) filter. The pan gasket is reusable. I wouldnt go sticking anything other than mercon v in there but thats just me. And I was the one that told you about draining the torque converter. Yes. Remove the cover to the access hole, turn the car over by hand and look in the hole with a light until you see a small drain plug.

March 17th, 2010, 07:00 PM	#10
Scott2001GT BYAHHHH! 2001 Mustang GT 13.874 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 14,628 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	engine bay...back pass. corner __________________ Precision Turbo\|TurboSmart\|TeamZ\|Strange\|Hellion\|BBK\|SCT\|Edge Converters\|Fairbanks\|CG Fabrications\|Treadstone 4V swap in the works

March 17th, 2010, 07:24 PM	#11
trent2590 Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 846 iTrader: 0 reviews	thx __________________ LED third brake light to replace old sun damaged one, shorty antenna, new PI Intake Manifold with aluminum crossover (my original was all plastic). Bosch Platinum 4 Spark plugs (awesome set)

March 17th, 2010, 07:25 PM	#12
Scott2001GT BYAHHHH! 2001 Mustang GT 13.874 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 14,628 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	np man __________________ Precision Turbo\|TurboSmart\|TeamZ\|Strange\|Hellion\|BBK\|SCT\|Edge Converters\|Fairbanks\|CG Fabrications\|Treadstone 4V swap in the works

March 18th, 2010, 06:12 PM	#13
trent2590 Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 846 iTrader: 0 reviews	another question on the transmission fluid change Ok so I just went to the Ford parts store and purchased 4qts of mercon v (and a filter) because I need 3.3. So I went to the counter and the guy asked me if I needed 15qts. So my question is do I need to buy more to change the fluid because I thought I only needed roughly 4qts? P.S. does the engine have to be in neutral to turn it? __________________ LED third brake light to replace old sun damaged one, shorty antenna, new PI Intake Manifold with aluminum crossover (my original was all plastic). Bosch Platinum 4 Spark plugs (awesome set)

March 18th, 2010, 10:58 PM	#14
trent2590 Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 846 iTrader: 0 reviews	really need help so that i know exactly how much and dont break sumthn thx! __________________ LED third brake light to replace old sun damaged one, shorty antenna, new PI Intake Manifold with aluminum crossover (my original was all plastic). Bosch Platinum 4 Spark plugs (awesome set)

March 18th, 2010, 10:59 PM	#15
ajm Banned Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7,970 iTrader: 4 reviews	Im all for doing it yourself etc but I really think you should just take it somewhere and have it done. On the other hand if you just drop the pan, change the filter, bolt the pan back up, and refill youre looking at 3-4 qts if I remember right. Ive never just dropped the pan and replaced with xxx amount (keep reading for why). If you drain the torque converter youre gonna need quite a bit more. No exact amount given because you dont know how much was exactly drained and you dont want to be too high or too low with your trans. Best way to do it is add x amount. Check the stick. Add more, check the stick, and repeat the process, while the fluid is hot/warmed up until youre in the correct range. Last edited by ajm; March 18th, 2010 at 11:03 PM.

March 18th, 2010, 11:55 PM	#16
trent2590 Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 846 iTrader: 0 reviews	well it costs alot to not do it yourself like 150+ __________________ LED third brake light to replace old sun damaged one, shorty antenna, new PI Intake Manifold with aluminum crossover (my original was all plastic). Bosch Platinum 4 Spark plugs (awesome set)

March 19th, 2010, 12:09 AM	#17
BakerFX4 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 15,607 iTrader: 14 reviews	im also for doing it yourself but i think taking it to a shop would be best this time. Its not something you want to risk not doing right. It shouldnt be 150 bucks. __________________

March 19th, 2010, 12:16 AM	#18
casper gt Moderator 2010 mustang gt auto Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: creighton pa Posts: 7,472 iTrader: 3 reviews	I'd go with the 15 qt.'s if your draining the converter. __________________ MM BRACKET RACING CREW CO-FOUNDER BAMA Performance Drag Team Founder 2010 GT auto

June 3rd, 2010, 01:52 PM	#19
mustangmike! I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2004,1994,1967 14.37 @ 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,202 iTrader: 1 reviews	im just curious as to how this turned out __________________ FUCKING AWESOME: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=Te0V71sGoxA Purple Haze

June 3rd, 2010, 05:50 PM	#20
trent2590 Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 846 iTrader: 0 reviews	lol i didnt end up doing anything about it haha __________________ LED third brake light to replace old sun damaged one, shorty antenna, new PI Intake Manifold with aluminum crossover (my original was all plastic). Bosch Platinum 4 Spark plugs (awesome set)

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