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    The controversial question of when to change the fluid in the 5R55E automatic trans

    Would you only replace a quart of engine oil at every oil change? I think not. By replacing only the trans pan oil you are destroying the new oil by contaminating it with old oil. This is an old habit that should have died a long time ago. Proper repair shops will never authorize this service...
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    The controversial question of when to change the fluid in the 5R55E automatic trans

    Seems as though your parents don't believe in Preventative Maintenance. The transmission, not being flushed at regular intervals, is guaranteed to have irreversible damage. It won't show any signs of this for awhile, but it will someday. When it starts acting up please pay attention to my...
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    The controversial question of when to change the fluid in the 5R55E automatic trans

    If you are having transmission problems not linked to a situation where the problem is just a matter of low fluid level, then I recommend you do NOT change ANY transmission fluid. Unfortunately when preventative maintenance on the transmission is not done, it is much better to let the...
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    The controversial question of when to change the fluid in the 5R55E automatic trans

    Preventative Maintenance By Mitchell standards (derived from OE) the 2nd generation explorer requires a COMPLETE transmission fluid flush using a specialized transmission flush machine every 21,000 (severe service - most cars) - 30,000 (standard) miles, replacing all fluid in the process, even...
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    help!! mystery wire...

    mass air flow sensor connector? - the MAF is the round black plastic thing right after your air box reposting because original didnt show on my screen revision:: hahaha should've read better, didnt see you already found the connector. Good Luck :)
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    transmission and torque converter ?'s

    ok, let me know how it goes, I sent you a friend request. Laters
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    transmission and torque converter ?'s

    Uh oh one more thing, i may have to contradict myself, the mechanic who helped me with the rebuild, my uncle. just reminded me that the forward clutch had almost no pressure engagement, when we tested it outside the trans. Now, if you were having any trans problems like hard shifting, slow...
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    transmission and torque converter ?'s

    ok Drop the pan and you'll see any internally damaged pieces laying in the pan, but the trans internally should be clean, for the most part it probably has a lot of miles considering its a 94 so the condition of the clutches is unknown, but at least you don't have the 4r55e that my 96 exploder...
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    transmission and torque converter ?'s

    Don't worry about it, just go for stock.
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    transmission and torque converter ?'s

    found one for ya call your closest oreilly's here is the link for the one in knoxville Iowa. $169.99 for a good torque converter. same one i just used. Of course I work at an oreillys and got it for $90.00 :) just call they can order it in. sorry to endorse...
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    transmission and torque converter ?'s

    You found your problem Yes if you have lost all motion forward and reverse and all gears then, the torque converter is shot. Happened to me a few months ago. Just get a new torque converter shouldnt be more than $150.00 and get a complete back flush to get any metallic contaminants out from...
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