Can you change ATF in a Superduty truck?

Changing automatic transmission fluid (ATF) in a SuperDuty truck with 7.3L engine and 4R100 automatic transmission. (Will also work on earlier trucks with E40D transmission.) NOTE: THIS WILL NOT WORK FOR A TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION.

How many quarts of ATF in a dipstick?

If you poured in 7 quarts of new ATF in an earlier step, then refill through the dipstick tube with 6 quarts of new ATF. (That’s 13 quarts total so far). If you have not poured in any new ATF yet, then pour in 7 quarts of new ATF, for a total of 7 quarts so far.

Is there a way to completely drain ATF fluid?

You cannot completely drain the fluid. There is no torque converter drain on later models and usually dropping the pan alone drains not more than 4-5 qts. Torque converter drain helps to remove extra 1-2 qts.

What kind of ATF do I need for a Ford 4R100?

The transmission system holds almost 18 quarts of ATF, and you must waste a couple of quarts to be sure you get it all purged and replaced, so buy 20 quarts of MERCON V ATF. You may use either conventional or synthetic ATF, as long as it is rated MERCON or MERCON V. Your Owner’s Guide says to not use MERCON V, but Ford changed that in 2006.

When to change the ATF in a new car?

For breakin of a new car, do you think changing the ATF at an earlier schedule (such as at 10,000) will extend the Transmission life — similar to changing the Engine Oil initially at 1000 miles could extend the Engine life?

What causes the ATF to be bright red during an oil change?

Heat, moisture and dirt affect ATF. If you haven’t towed excessive weight for long distances in hot weather, or in lots of stop-and-go driving, the ATF has likely not been heat stressed. If the fluid is bright red in color (although color is not necessarily an accurate indication), you’re fine.

When do you need a first oil change?

Those dealers recommend a first oil change at 7,500 miles. The break in oil is reported by those dealers to have different additives than common replacement oil. The different additives in the break in oil are reported to be beneficial to the new engine.

Is there a normal interval between oil changes?

Or is the normal interval between oil changes apply from driving it off the lot. Also, Toyota told me that their oil filters had something special that went with their cars, so do they have to be used or will any brand work just as good?

When to change transmission fluid in Ford PowerStroke?

While your down there changing that transmission fluid take the time and change the transfer case fluid also. Changed mine this past trip home and it was pretty dirty with 134k on the clock.

What kind of ATF do you use for automatic transmission?

Type A was followed by ATF offerings from Ford and Chrysler in the ensuing decades. For a time, these fluids sufficed for most of the automatic transmission market. Today though, mechanics must ensure the ATF they intend to use meets the OEM specs for each vehicle. What makes modern ATF special?

How often should I Change my ATF filter?

If so, you should replace that filter every time you change the ATF. You can get one from your Ford dealer, or for about $15 from Magnefine Filters–Online Order Form. Your cooler lines are probably 3/8th inch, so you want the 3/8th size Magnefine inline filter.

What should I change power steering fluid on?

So far, changed out the oil, fuel filter, air filter, rear brakes, greased the front end and attempted to perfrom the powersteering fluid exchange. I pulled the return line from the hydroboost as noted and turned the truck on and went to full lock, hardly a drip.

Can you change ATF in a Superduty truck?