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Re: Changed XMSN external filter today
I do a drain and filter change according to Ford's maintenance schedule. What I do is drain the pan, remove it, clean the magnet, check the pan for anything that is not supppose to be there, reinstall the pan, change the inline filter and refill. Drive the truck for at least 20 miles, drain the pan again and refill. I know I am not getting all the old fluid out by not flushing. I am not worried about that. Transmission fluid does not get contaminated by byproducts of combustion or fuel saturation. Every other oil change I also change the in-line transmission filter. Thanks to the low cost of the filter from Filter1, I consider it cheap insurance. I also get the MerconSP from my dealer for a pretty fair price considering it is a synthetic fluid.
Also for those considering it. First transmission service I bought the filter that is inside the transmission pan, thought what the hell, since I am going to drop the pan anyways. This filter is nothing more than a screened pickup tube. In other words go by what Ford tells you, save the $20 I paid for the screen and leave it in. If you do decide to remove and replace it, ensure that the pink colored o-ring type seal comes down with the filter and does not get stuck up inside the port like mine did. Had to remove it with a scribe,
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2008 F-450 Lariat Dark Stone Metallic over Pueblo Gold 4x4(manual shift transfer case, manual hubs), High capacity tow 4:88s, Off Road, Camper packages, Sirius Sat, Upfitter switches, DVD entertainment, tailgate step, traction control, Audiophile 6-disc, PTC Supplemental heat and heated seats(warm buns), rear sensors, traction control, tailgate step. Built May 8, delivered May 24
Reese Signature Series 24k fiver hitch, I installed it myself, best hitch I have found yet
Line-X bedliner, heavy duty floor mats
2003 Sunline F281SR(weekend getaways)
Sea Ray 240 Sundeck
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