Tranny Fluid

[Jake Levin]

I should be getting my new deep tranny pan today and this Saturday will be installing it. I was wondering what type of tranny fluid people were using and wanted to verify the weight. Also do I need any additives?



2002 Job 2 4X4



Thanks guys and gals

 

[Todd Z]

Motorcraft MercV in the black bottle... Thats all I use

you will need 9-10 qts due to the pans 4 extra qts and the 4-5 for the normal service...



You changing the filter and pan gasket also ???

The ST gaskets are not reusable...



Todd Z

 

[Jake Levin]

the filter in there right now only have 10-15 K on it and the fluid and gasket is less then 2 months old . Plan is to reuse the filter but replace the gasket. I even have a replacement filter already in case I decide the current one needs it. Going to the store today to get the stuff for Saturday.

 

[Dallas Starr]

don't forget to do the epc adjustment while you are doing all of this.

 

[Todd Z]

ok cool, Replace the gasket, Check the filter, Do the EPC and have fun !!!!



Todd Z

 

[Jake Levin]

EPC was done last filter change, but thanks guys!

 

[Woppy V]

what is gained by having a larger tranny pan?

 

[Todd Z]

woppy,



More fluid can be stored, The pan is an aluminum pan with cooling ribs on it....



Thus the tranny has more fluid, and can run cooler...



Todd Z

 

[Rodger Tellefson]

Royal Puple Max ATF is a synthetic, high performance, long life, multipurpose, automatic transmission fluid.



It's more oxidation stable than other transmission fluids for a longer fluid life. Max ATF's low co-efficient of friction and high film strength help to dramatically reduce heat and wear.



Automatic transmissions generate a great deal of heat and depend on the transmission fluid for cooling and protection. More than 90 percent of all automatic transmission failures are caused by overheating.* A drop of 20°F in fluid temperature can double the life of the transmission.*



Max ATF significantly reduces heat to extend the life of your transmission and is recommended for all automatic transmissions requiring Ford Mercon® or GM Dexron® III transmission fluids.



Max ATF is fully compatible and can be mixed with other automatic transmission fluids; however, for the best results drain or flush the current oil and then fill with Max ATF.

 

[Woppy V]

ah! well once again this site has taught me something new!

 

[Johnny O]

Wal-Mart sells Castrol Mercon V, also Mobil 1 ATF was recently made Mercon V compatible. If you get the Mobil 1 make sure it's the newer stuff though.

 

[Rodger Tellefson]

JoynnyO, If you didn't live across the US I'd challange your dog to a race with our dog Sydney, a Border Collie mix; unless you have a Grayhound.