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06-02-2005, 06:30 PM
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Christine, the EF Machine, needs a top up on Transmission Fluid for the auto. What brand or type of fluid would be the best way to go?
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06-02-2005, 06:33 PM
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castrol TQ Dextron 3 would be the way to go for an auto. it also doubles as power steering fluid too
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06-02-2005, 06:39 PM
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06-02-2005, 06:43 PM
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engine oil really depends on the condition of your motor. if its old and worn then get something a bit thicker. i personally like Shell oils in my fords but i cant say that its any better or worse than another brand though. maybe its just the yellow bottle it comes in?
also try and stick with the same oil in your engine for the life of the engine. just a tip ive gotten from a few mechs |
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06-02-2005, 07:38 PM
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Yeah I've heard the same about sticking to the same oil. Good tip. She's done 195,000 k's which is within the average so she's not overly old. (Although I honestly don't know how cars get so many k's for a 10 year old car! My old toyota 'rolla has done 200,000 over 20 years!)
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07-02-2005, 12:19 AM
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Valvoline/lubrimax 95le transmission fluid in these autos, its differnt from youre normal dex3 oils.
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07-02-2005, 06:33 PM
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I ended up getting Valvoline Dexron III today from Repco, hope it does a good job.
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07-02-2005, 07:28 PM
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It just is lol. When I dropped my pan I topped it up with Dextron III, only cos I get it for free.
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07-02-2005, 09:55 PM
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it just is different thats why its difffernt.... if all autos were ment to have the same fluid they wouldnt have so many different ones.... ford recomends 95le..
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08-02-2005, 10:54 AM
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 Thanks for the help champs!
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08-02-2005, 06:21 PM
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Im having trouble finding where to put the transmission fluid IN. I've found the dipstick, but where does the fluid go?
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08-02-2005, 06:38 PM
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it goes in where the dipstick goes in doesnt it? or if you can really be bothered there should be a plug on the side of the gearbox that you can fill through.
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08-02-2005, 06:56 PM
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THe autos with the dip stick only have that to put fluid in.. espect about 4-4.5 liters if you have just droped the pan and changed the filter...
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08-02-2005, 08:24 PM
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How strange. You'd think they would have made the dipstick a bit bigger in that case.
Thanks again guys Much appreciated!
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08-02-2005, 08:38 PM
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Not really, most transmissions fill from the dipstick and most mechanics have a funnel.
The nozzle on most oil pumps also fits straight it. |
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08-02-2005, 10:09 PM
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Guys i hope you realise that ford automatic transmissions require different fluid to regular Dextron3. This was a major problem with Ford for warranty claims with the EF series, hence on the EL series they removed the dipstick to prevent "conciencious motorists" from buying dex3 from their local servo and topping up their trans, and hence destroying it.
Im pretty sure you will find the Castrol TQ95 is the correct auto trans oil for ford BTR automatic transmissions. I used it in my EL and have maintained perfectly smooth shifting and operation. www.castrol.com.au Happy Motoring |
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15-06-2005, 01:51 PM
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Can someone clear this up is dextron 3 no good for an el falcon auto , or is it okay to use as i have just serviced mine with dextron 3 trans fluid the mechanic said its fine for fords i did the service at a holden dealership my mates son is a mechanic there!
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15-06-2005, 01:55 PM
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Dex3 might be fine for a 3 speed auto, but on the electronic 4 speed I would not put anything other then 95LE.
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15-06-2005, 01:58 PM
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Dextron III is a definate no no for the 4-speed Autos... can cause many problems
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15-06-2005, 02:20 PM
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Thanks guys i will have to drain it out and refill it again Bugger!
Moral of the story should have taken my own oil with me. Thanks |
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15-06-2005, 02:27 PM
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Drain out = remove sump to dump 85% - %90 of it, the rest diluted will not be of much concern, otherwise it needs a full flush if you 99% removal.
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