10R80 issues - P0C29

[NorCal Offroad]

interesting

Interesting...Thanks. Too bad there isn't a "maintenance mode", unless maybe there is.

If you have a Ford scanner I think.

 

[FordTechOne]

Agreed dude, my guess is getting it up close to 180-200 and using Kentucky windage. I mean how much can 20 degrees effect fluid expansion?

Enough that the fluid level will be completely wrong. If you set the level at 20 degrees below spec it will be overfilled enough to vent from the case breather.

 

[shigman]

Enough that the fluid level will be completely wrong. If you set the level at 20 degrees below spec it will be overfilled enough to vent from the case breather.

Wow...ok this is what I have always been looking for. A logical explanation. I just wish there was a drain plug so you could accurately put back what you took out. I did these drain refills on my Xterra every 30K miles. Easy...dump into a bin, measure out each quart in a quart sized graduated measuring cup and pour through the dip stick in the top of the engine bay.

 

[NorCal Offroad]

Wow...ok this is what I have always been looking for. A logical explanation. I just wish there was a drain plug so you could accurately put back what you took out. I did these drain refills on my Xterra every 30K miles. Easy...dump into a bin, measure out each quart in a quart sized graduated measuring cup and pour through the dip stick in the top of the engine bay.

Drain plug is $300 and a half day of work.

 

[shigman]

Drain plug is $300 and a half day of work.
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Thats one of the prettiest raptor mods I’ve ever seen.

 

[NorCal Offroad]

Thats one of the prettiest raptor mods I’ve ever seen.

just make sure you cover it with the skid plate It is pretty though.

 

[Sharpie69]

just make sure you cover it with the skid plate It is pretty though.

I've been following this thread ,I like the idea of having a drain plug, that'll be one of my next mods, what method are you using for making sure that you have refilled the transmission to the proper level?
TIA

 

[NorCal Offroad]

I've been following this thread ,I like the idea of having a drain plug, that'll be one of my next mods, what method are you using for making sure that you have refilled the transmission to the proper level?
TIA

OEM says start at 5 qts, my pan holds 1.75 more. Start there. I know mine is about 7.25 with a drain and fill so I start at 7.

 

[Sharpie69]

OEM says start at 5 qts, my pan holds 1.75 more. Start there. I know mine is about 7.25 with a drain and fill so I start at 7.

How do you go about getting the transmission up to temperature in order to get the proper reading?

 

[NorCal Offroad]

Power brake it in the garage for about 5 mins, it'll get that hot. might get some dirty looks from the neighbors.

How do you go about getting the transmission up to temperature in order to get the proper reading?