transmission fluid change question

stang300a · December 13th, 2008, 03:22 PM

hey guys i called the ford dealership to get my tranny serviced and they have two options. i can get it "flushed" (where they have a special device that flushes it out) or i can get the regular drain and refill. one of the service rep guys said that the flush can damage ur tranny so you see if it is right for ur car. last time i got mine serviced i did the flush but what do u guys recommend? btw i do the tranny service every 20k miles or so.

Nitrous Injected · December 13th, 2008, 04:08 PM

Do you have an auto or an manual?

Nitrous Injected · December 13th, 2008, 04:11 PM

if you have an auto, go with the flush service.....if you have a standered..go with the drain and feel.....and the hole damaging thing....do lesen to that i do them all the time...it just depends on who the hell does it and if they do it curectkly( that means setting up the machine and all)...personaly..i do it my self.

stang300a · December 13th, 2008, 04:35 PM

sorry i should have stated earlier. i have an auto, its tuned, and i drive it pretty hard. i am always chirping the tires (dunno if that effects the tranny much but sounds like it should)

Stang Tech · December 13th, 2008, 06:43 PM

as long as the trans fluid is not black it will be ok. never flush or drain trans fluid when it is black. since not to long after that the trans will go out.

stephen · December 13th, 2008, 07:51 PM

If the 2004 model still has a drain plug for the torque converter it is possible to change most of the fluid by just a drain and refill. If not I would have it changed using the machine, which also effectively replaces most of the fluid. Changing just the fluid in the transmission by removing the pan replaces less than half of the fluid and isn't effective.

mustangman02232 · December 14th, 2008, 02:36 PM

as long as you dont go over 75k its ok to flush it, make sure they do the filter to

i do my tranny every 30k along wiht my rear end, even though i cant seem to go longer then 20k without blowing the crap 7.5 up

BlackedOut04GT · December 14th, 2008, 02:44 PM

Go with the flush. Better to get all new trans fluid then mostly new. If you get it flushed get it done at ford and ask for a master tech to flush it. That way if something happens to the trans it's because of ford (hopefully).

Racinjason81 · December 14th, 2008, 08:11 PM

I agree with stang tech,If the fluids real nasty dont use the machine.Ive seen them make autos slip when they were flushed after being really dirty. there is no mileage limit that will determine if you should use the flush machine it just depends on if the fluid was somewhat maintained.

rejectstang · December 16th, 2008, 11:37 AM

by the way ive had my car and since ive got it i have put bout 35k miles since its my daily driver....so i should i do a flush on my car or just drain it???

Triple A · December 16th, 2008, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by Nitrous Injected

if you have an auto, go with the flush service.....if you have a 1. standered..go with the drain and feel.....and the 2. hole damaging thing....3. do lesen to that i do them all the time...it just depends on who the hell does it and if they do it
4. curectkly( that means setting up the machine and all)...5. personaly..i do it my self.

please learn to spell:
1. standard
2. whole
3. don't listen?
4. correctly
5. personally

a_kraker99 · December 16th, 2008, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by Triple A

please learn to spell:
1. standard
2. whole
3. don't listen?
4. correctly
5. personally

Please learn how to spell.

Sorry, I just had to do it.

Seriosuly though, in a world of LMAO's, OMG's, TTIWWP's, IMO's, etc., I would prefer crappy spelling anyday. At least people can see what he is attempting to say rather than having to look up every other acronym on google to make sense of a sentence.

Triple A · December 16th, 2008, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by a_kraker99

Please learn how to spell.

Sorry, I just had to do it.
Seriosuly though, in a world of LMAO's, OMG's, TTIWWP's, IMO's, etc., I would prefer crappy spelling anyday. At least people can see what he is attempting to say rather than having to look up every other acronym on google to make sense of a sentence.

what is TTIWWP?
lol

but yeah, i prefer correct spelling over crappy spelling

a_kraker99 · December 16th, 2008, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by Triple A

what is TTIWWP?
lol

but yeah, i prefer correct spelling over crappy spelling

True

TTIWWP = This thread is worthless without pics.

ewells2420 · December 16th, 2008, 09:52 PM

interesting im about to get mine flushed this week. I have about 48k miles on my v6 and have it tuned to 15% shift firmness. Im kinda worried so I figure I better get it flushed asap so I dont blow anything. $180 for the service but I think its worth it in the long run. Either 180 now or 1800 later.

December 13th, 2008, 03:22 PM	#1
stang300a Regular 2004 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 247 iTrader: 0 reviews	transmission fluid change question hey guys i called the ford dealership to get my tranny serviced and they have two options. i can get it "flushed" (where they have a special device that flushes it out) or i can get the regular drain and refill. one of the service rep guys said that the flush can damage ur tranny so you see if it is right for ur car. last time i got mine serviced i did the flush but what do u guys recommend? btw i do the tranny service every 20k miles or so. __________________ 2004 Mustang 3.9L V6 with K&N intake, Dual Flowmaster Super 40s, Motoblue 42% Pulley, GT rear sway bar, drilled and slotted rotors, SCT tuner, Black FR500's 17 by 10.5 and 17 by 9, 4.10 motive gears and FRPP T-Lock.

December 13th, 2008, 04:08 PM	#2
Nitrous Injected Regular 2003 Mustang GT 13.987@100.98 MPH Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mt. pleasant Posts: 107 iTrader: 0 reviews	Do you have an auto or an manual? __________________ 88 NOTCH,351 WINDSER,BUILT C6 TRANY,750 CFM CARB,4:30 GEAR=??? WWIII 2003 MUSTANG GT SOLD with 488 RWHP and 520 FT-LB on 150 shot and bolt ons R.I.P.

December 13th, 2008, 04:11 PM	#3
Nitrous Injected Regular 2003 Mustang GT 13.987@100.98 MPH Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mt. pleasant Posts: 107 iTrader: 0 reviews	if you have an auto, go with the flush service.....if you have a standered..go with the drain and feel.....and the hole damaging thing....do lesen to that i do them all the time...it just depends on who the hell does it and if they do it curectkly( that means setting up the machine and all)...personaly..i do it my self. __________________ 88 NOTCH,351 WINDSER,BUILT C6 TRANY,750 CFM CARB,4:30 GEAR=??? WWIII 2003 MUSTANG GT SOLD with 488 RWHP and 520 FT-LB on 150 shot and bolt ons R.I.P.

December 13th, 2008, 04:35 PM	#4
stang300a Regular 2004 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 247 iTrader: 0 reviews	sorry i should have stated earlier. i have an auto, its tuned, and i drive it pretty hard. i am always chirping the tires (dunno if that effects the tranny much but sounds like it should) __________________ 2004 Mustang 3.9L V6 with K&N intake, Dual Flowmaster Super 40s, Motoblue 42% Pulley, GT rear sway bar, drilled and slotted rotors, SCT tuner, Black FR500's 17 by 10.5 and 17 by 9, 4.10 motive gears and FRPP T-Lock.

December 13th, 2008, 06:43 PM	#5
Stang Tech Regular 2003 Mustang GT Vortech Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 210 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	as long as the trans fluid is not black it will be ok. never flush or drain trans fluid when it is black. since not to long after that the trans will go out. __________________ Ford Certified Tech Land Rover Certified Tech Ase Certified Tech Honda/ Acura Certified Tech AllData Automotive Information Specialist 03 Mustang GT Vortech V3 Intercooled 407/415 to the wheels BOOOOSSSTTTTTT

December 13th, 2008, 07:51 PM	#6
stephen Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,262 iTrader: 0 reviews	If the 2004 model still has a drain plug for the torque converter it is possible to change most of the fluid by just a drain and refill. If not I would have it changed using the machine, which also effectively replaces most of the fluid. Changing just the fluid in the transmission by removing the pan replaces less than half of the fluid and isn't effective.

December 14th, 2008, 02:36 PM	#7
mustangman02232 Newbie 2002 Mustang V-6 15.8 @ 89 mph 2.4 60' siezed R-calipers Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ludlow MA Posts: 17 iTrader: 0 reviews	as long as you dont go over 75k its ok to flush it, make sure they do the filter to i do my tranny every 30k along wiht my rear end, even though i cant seem to go longer then 20k without blowing the crap 7.5 up

December 14th, 2008, 02:44 PM	#8
BlackedOut04GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT 14.21@97.93 2.107 60' (Best pass. So far.) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Maynard, MA. Posts: 1,858 iTrader: 0 reviews	Go with the flush. Better to get all new trans fluid then mostly new. If you get it flushed get it done at ford and ask for a master tech to flush it. That way if something happens to the trans it's because of ford (hopefully).

December 14th, 2008, 08:11 PM	#9
Racinjason81 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New jersey Posts: 1,559 iTrader: 0 reviews	I agree with stang tech,If the fluids real nasty dont use the machine.Ive seen them make autos slip when they were flushed after being really dirty. there is no mileage limit that will determine if you should use the flush machine it just depends on if the fluid was somewhat maintained. __________________ Heres a real funny video youtube.com/watch?v=ojB7KkaR03I VTEC stands for Very Torqueless Economy Car Honda stands for Hold On Not Done Accelerating 1991 LX 5.0 H/B(T-70 turbo coming soon)

December 16th, 2008, 11:37 AM	#10
rejectstang Regular 2004 mustang v6 n/a Join Date: May 2008 Location: phoenix Posts: 111 iTrader: 0 reviews	by the way ive had my car and since ive got it i have put bout 35k miles since its my daily driver....so i should i do a flush on my car or just drain it??? __________________ TEAM X VELOCITY PHX,AZ. www.myspace.com/preludeh22

December 16th, 2008, 09:52 PM	#15
ewells2420 Banned 2003 V6 Mustang 14.2 @ 96 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NC Posts: 636 iTrader: 0 reviews	interesting im about to get mine flushed this week. I have about 48k miles on my v6 and have it tuned to 15% shift firmness. Im kinda worried so I figure I better get it flushed asap so I dont blow anything. $180 for the service but I think its worth it in the long run. Either 180 now or 1800 later.

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