Trans fluid change or not ?

[Gary E]

The larger cooler is standard on the larger F series Fords, so it's not only just for the Saudi Raptors.

 

[mpk1996]

Ok. Just finished ordering everything. AMSOIL fluid, cooler tool, filter and gasket. Decided to upgrade the cooler while I was at it. For $100 it was cheap enough.

Should be fun

 

[Gary E]

Ok. Just finished ordering everything. AMSOIL fluid, cooler tool, filter and gasket. Decided to upgrade the cooler while I was at it. For $100 it was cheap enough.

Should be fun

What cooler tool?

 

[mpk1996]

What cooler tool?

The one to remove the lines from the cooler

Lisle 39960 Transmission Oil Cooler Line Disconnect https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TQ6P40/?tag=fordraptorforum-20

 

[Gary E]

The one to remove the lines from the cooler

Lisle 39960 Transmission Oil Cooler Line Disconnect https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TQ6P40/?tag=fordraptorforum-20

Those are for disconnection of the line back near the engine. The lines at the oil cooler are push-ons.

 

[mpk1996]

Those are for disconnection of the line back near the engine. The lines at the oil cooler are push-ons.

Yeah. Sorry. Meant the cooler return line so I can drain it as in the video

 

[mpk1996]

Ok

finally had time to do the trans flush. I installed the B&M dip stick and larger cooler while I was at it.

I picked up the cooler for $98 plus shipping, so that was a no brainer. The dip stick did make it nice not having to pump fluid in. I got a new filter and gasket from one of the online ford parts places. And Amsoil ATF. I bought 2 2.5 gal jugs since I wasn't sure how much it was going to take with the flush. I ended up using only about 3 gal. So I have a bunch left over for next time.

overall it was pretty easy. a little tough to get the back bolts out of the pan. but not too bad. the AN fitting to get the hose lined up after installing the fitting in the trans for the dip stick was a bit of a pain. AN fittings have to be very straight to thread on. But other than that, it was pretty easy.

shifts fine. only took it out for a quick spin in the neighborhood to make sure everything worked. i'll go out later once it stops raining for a better test drive.

 

[Gary E]

Ok

finally had time to do the trans flush. I installed the B&M dip stick and larger cooler while I was at it.

I picked up the cooler for $98 plus shipping, so that was a no brainer. The dip stick did make it nice not having to pump fluid in. I got a new filter and gasket from one of the online ford parts places. And Amsoil ATF. I bought 2 2.5 gal jugs since I wasn't sure how much it was going to take with the flush. I ended up using only about 3 gal. So I have a bunch left over for next time.

overall it was pretty easy. a little tough to get the back bolts out of the pan. but not too bad. the AN fitting to get the hose lined up after installing the fitting in the trans for the dip stick was a bit of a pain. AN fittings have to be very straight to thread on. But other than that, it was pretty easy.

shifts fine. only took it out for a quick spin in the neighborhood to make sure everything worked. i'll go out later once it stops raining for a better test drive.

Did you check fluid level after the drive?

 

[Jcv838]

when adding the larger cooler how much extra fluid should I add?

 

[Gary E]

when adding the larger cooler how much extra fluid should I add?

Post number 16 of this thread. About 3/4 of a quart.