Trans Pan Recommendation
04-26-2022, 02:53 PM
#1
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Trans Pan Recommendation
I'm looking for easy drain/fill tras fluid changes on my 15 5.0 Lariat. My last F150 was a 2004 5.4 3V and I added a PML cover. It was a lot easier with the trans dip tube to add fluid. Once the PML was installed easy as pie. At least with the 15 I can get things "easier" with a drain. I dont need to change the filter every time but if I crack the OEM pan I have to change gaskets or risk a leak.
Thoughts? Recommendations?
Thoughts? Recommendations?
04-26-2022, 03:14 PM
#2
Is the 6R80 pan gasket reusable, or only the 10R80?
You may want to look into a fluid extractor. The trans fluid is so thin that it extracts very fast. I too was dreading the fluid change but sucked out 4.5 quarts of fluid in probably 2-3 minutes. It's honestly more work adding fluid back in than extracting.
Added some gradations on the extractor so I know exactly how much I remove, and add back in the same amount. Checked the level at operating temp per service manual and it was spot on.
You may want to look into a fluid extractor. The trans fluid is so thin that it extracts very fast. I too was dreading the fluid change but sucked out 4.5 quarts of fluid in probably 2-3 minutes. It's honestly more work adding fluid back in than extracting.
Added some gradations on the extractor so I know exactly how much I remove, and add back in the same amount. Checked the level at operating temp per service manual and it was spot on.
04-26-2022, 03:20 PM
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Is the 6R80 pan gasket reusable, or only the 10R80?
You may want to look into a fluid extractor. The trans fluid is so thin that it extracts very fast. I too was dreading the fluid change but sucked out 4.5 quarts of fluid in probably 2-3 minutes. It's honestly more work adding fluid back in than extracting.
Added some gradations on the extractor so I know exactly how much I remove, and add back in the same amount. Checked the level at operating temp per service manual and it was spot on.
You may want to look into a fluid extractor. The trans fluid is so thin that it extracts very fast. I too was dreading the fluid change but sucked out 4.5 quarts of fluid in probably 2-3 minutes. It's honestly more work adding fluid back in than extracting.
Added some gradations on the extractor so I know exactly how much I remove, and add back in the same amount. Checked the level at operating temp per service manual and it was spot on.
04-26-2022, 03:30 PM
#4
I know you were asking about a new pan but I just thought I would mention it... Of course drain plugs would be easier and I wish Ford was like Toyota and there were drains on the differentials and trans pan. There is even a super simple built in overflow tube method on the Tacoma for setting the trans fluid level.
This is what I ended up buying. I've used it more than I expected (lawnmower, front diff, trans, power steering on another vehicle).
I thought the level checking procedure on the 10R80 right next to the catalytic converter was going to be a disaster but it was ok.
This is what I ended up buying. I've used it more than I expected (lawnmower, front diff, trans, power steering on another vehicle).
I thought the level checking procedure on the 10R80 right next to the catalytic converter was going to be a disaster but it was ok.
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04-26-2022, 05:02 PM
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I know you were asking about a new pan but I just thought I would mention it... Of course drain plugs would be easier and I wish Ford was like Toyota and there were drains on the differentials and trans pan. There is even a super simple built in overflow tube method on the Tacoma for setting the trans fluid level.
This is what I ended up buying. I've used it more than I expected (lawnmower, front diff, trans, power steering on another vehicle). https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LCEWR4A
I thought the level checking procedure on the 10R80 right next to the catalytic converter was going to be a disaster but it was ok.
This is what I ended up buying. I've used it more than I expected (lawnmower, front diff, trans, power steering on another vehicle). https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LCEWR4A
I thought the level checking procedure on the 10R80 right next to the catalytic converter was going to be a disaster but it was ok.
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07-10-2022, 08:14 PM
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BlueFlamzz13 - I will be installing the B&M trans stick kit soon and will do a post on it. Last time I checked my level (about a year ago) I used a pair of silicon heat gloves but I was having a hard time getting a reading (I don' t have a lift - car was on a set of 4 ramps) and one glove was getting too hot to wear - I took it off thinking I would be super careful - stupid me. Burned that wrist really bad. Still have a small scar from it. Never again.
07-10-2022, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by mbrick;[url=tel:7194605
7194605[/url]]Is the 6R80 pan gasket reusable, or only the 10R80?
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