100k mile transmission service
12-09-2014, 11:43 PM
#1
100k mile transmission service
I am approaching 100 thousand miles on my 2011 ecoboost. Per the owners manual, time for trans service. Anyone in the same boat? I'm nervous the dealership is going to F it up. Transmission is performing so well right now.
12-10-2014, 12:15 AM
#6
Senior Member
It's not hard to do it your self. Just drop the pan and change the filter. And add fluid. I think the dealers use the flush machine which does nothing but change out the old fluid.
12-10-2014, 12:58 AM
#7
Senior Member
Do it yourself; easy job, just make sure you use the correct fluid. You can do it for less then $100.00. It is preventive maintenance and there is no need to take a chance on a 4K transmission.
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12-10-2014, 07:30 AM
#8
Senior Member
My 2012 Eco is on 96k now. I'm going to have the dealer flush and put Amsoil back in it (after I'm sure Amsoil makes a product for it).
Yes, you can do it your self, but it's hard to flush one your self, and after 100k you really should have it flushed.
I used to have a 2002 Exploder that I ran to 286k before trading in on this truck. I did my own flushes and oil changes every 30k, but those vehicles were known for having tranny problems. I didn't have any problems with it other than the solenoid pack going out at 30k (known OEM issue) and the shift pin finally wore down the hole it was in after 250k.
Moral of story is if you take care of them, the trannys will last a long time.
This tranny seems to be a much more robust one, and I don't think is going to require as frequent of service. However, I do not believe anyone or anything that says "sealed for life".
I'll have mine scheduled first of year.
D
Yes, you can do it your self, but it's hard to flush one your self, and after 100k you really should have it flushed.
I used to have a 2002 Exploder that I ran to 286k before trading in on this truck. I did my own flushes and oil changes every 30k, but those vehicles were known for having tranny problems. I didn't have any problems with it other than the solenoid pack going out at 30k (known OEM issue) and the shift pin finally wore down the hole it was in after 250k.
Moral of story is if you take care of them, the trannys will last a long time.
This tranny seems to be a much more robust one, and I don't think is going to require as frequent of service. However, I do not believe anyone or anything that says "sealed for life".
I'll have mine scheduled first of year.
D
12-10-2014, 08:56 AM
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