I'm a new member of the forum. I am, however, running a clean phase in my engine and just started the transmission application in my 2000 Grand Marquis. I have another 950 miles to go, but was curious what method you all recommend when the application is over. I've seen it thrown around on this and other auto forums. So what do you recommend? T-Tec flush method or drop the pan to get all of the fluid drained and replace the filter and clean the magnet?
I'm leaning towards the latter because it sounds like that will get it cleaner since it will allow you to change the filter and clean the magnet, whereas the T-Tec method just flushes the fluid leaving the filter and magnet still dirty.
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2000 Mercury Grand Marquis LS [ pictures | videos ] Dual Flowmaster Delta 40s / J-Mod / PI Intake Manifold / Marauder Air Box / 80mm MAF CVPI Zip Tube / Ported & Polished Plenum / BBK 70mm / 93 Octane Tune / Steeda Underdrive Pulleys
Drain your transmission using a T-Tec* (or similar) procedure. This is the most efficient transmission service method available, as more contaminated fluid can be removed from your transmission than with traditional methods (i.e. manual drainage).
I'm a new member. I just finished running a clean phase in my engine and also started the transmission application in my 2001 Sienna. I have almost done 1000 miles. I have no experience with draining transmissions so will need to take it to a garage. What is their standard procedure - is it manual drainage. If so do I need to request T-tec flush method. I'm guessing they will charge more for an non standard method.
Take it to a "Quick Lube" like Jiffy Lube or Shell Oil Change Center. or Goodyear and ask them to clean out old transmission fluid and replace with new. DO NOT LET THEM SELL YOU ANY TRANSMISSION ADDITIVES.
ANOTHER POST THAT KEEPS POPPING UP IS YOU HAVE TO DROP THE PAN TO CLEAN YOUR FILTER. NOT TRUE THE T-Tec has enough SAFE pressure to clean the filter and the torque converter without hurting the internal seals .
RichG On your 2000 Grand Marquis you can drain most of your fluid yourself. I did it on my 99 Crown Vic and it shifted great after 6oz of ARX. Drop your pan and change the filter and then drain the torque converter.There is a rubber grommet just ahead of the pan.Turn the engine crank pulley until you feel a small plug on the converter. After you drain it close it up,add 4 qts,start the engine then add the other 10 qts.
Jared, on your Crown-Vic do you have a felt type transmission filter or is it the screen type, I plan on adding 6 ounces of Auto-Rx to my Mercury Marauder which is basically a Crown-Vic. How did your trans filter look after using Auto-Rx.
Trans fluid was a deep red not black at all although the filter looked pretty dirty. No grit just a dirty magnet. Tranny shifted alot smoother afterwards.
Take it to a "Quick Lube" like Jiffy Lube or Shell Oil Change Center. or Goodyear and ask them to clean out old transmission fluid and replace with new. DO NOT LET THEM SELL YOU ANY TRANSMISSION ADDITIVES.
ANOTHER POST THAT KEEPS POPPING UP IS YOU HAVE TO DROP THE PAN TO CLEAN YOUR FILTER. NOT TRUE THE T-Tec has enough SAFE pressure to clean the filter and the torque converter without hurting the internal seals .
Frank, I had a power flush done at the dealer as the price was competitive with Quick lube. When I checked the invoice afterwards I realised they had listed as item called 'T401 Auto trans conditioner' which they had not mentioned upfront. This looks to be an additive. Can you advise what this means and what are the implications. What future actions should I take. The car has done 83k miles and the fluid was pretty clear prior to the flush being performed but the dealer did say a lot of gunk was cleared out. I have noticed smoother shifting since using ARX.
I would personally do a cooler line flush. First disconnect the cooler line, and start the engine. Let a decent amount of ATF come out. Next drain what's left in the pan, and drop it. Replace the filter, and give the pan a good clean. Make sure you clean the magnets on the bottom of the pan, if there are any. Replace the pan (with a new gasket), reconnect the cooler line and refill with about 5 litres or so of ATF.
Start the engine, let the fluid circulate. Disconnect the cooler line again, and drain another couple of litres. Do this until the fluid runs clean.
This is pretty labour intensive, but it's the best of both worlds - especially if your transmission's equipped with a proper filter (not a screen filter). The problem with flushing machines is that they can be risky.
