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Changing Transmission Oil

robbiwan

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I am thinking of changing the transmission oil for my 4.0 v6 XLS. Some questions:

1. Do i need a jack for this or can i just go under the truck since there is
some clearance?

2. What type of motor oil should i use.

3. It is shifting fine should i change the solenoid or the filter?

4. What type of jack should i buy?

5. I am thinking of buying the OTC plug adapter and OTC hand pump.
 






I am thinking of changing the transmission oil for my 4.0 v6 XLS. Some questions:

1. Do i need a jack for this or can i just go under the truck since there is
some clearance?

Yes, floor jack and jack stands

2. What type of motor oil should i use.

Mercon V

3. It is shifting fine should i change the solenoid or the filter?

No

4. What type of jack should i buy?

3 ton floor works fine for me.

5. I am thinking of buying the OTC plug adapter and OTC hand pump.

The OTC plug tool worked fine, got mine off amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/OTC-6604-Transmission-Fluid-Adapter/dp/B000JFJMFK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1433533189&sr=8-1&keywords=ford+transmission+fill+adapter&pebp=1433533190463&perid=1Q3N65Q3X0SK0APTV77C

Here is the pump I used,

http://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/plastic-suction-gun/A-p8025521e
 






I am thinking of changing the transmission oil for my 4.0 v6 XLS. Some questions:

1. Do i need a jack for this or can i just go under the truck since there is
some clearance?

Yes, floor jack and jack stands

2. What type of motor oil should i use.

Mercon V

3. It is shifting fine should i change the solenoid or the filter?

No

4. What type of jack should i buy?

3 ton floor works fine for me.

5. I am thinking of buying the OTC plug adapter and OTC hand pump.

The OTC plug tool worked fine, got mine off amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/OTC-6604-Transmission-Fluid-Adapter/dp/B000JFJMFK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1433533189&sr=8-1&keywords=ford+transmission+fill+adapter&pebp=1433533190463&perid=1Q3N65Q3X0SK0APTV77C

Here is the pump I used,

http://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/plastic-suction-gun/A-p8025521e

Thanks so much Tech By Trade!
 






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