I have a 2002 gt, 5 speed manual.
I have the TR3650.
So I guess i am do for a transmission flush and filter change.
What is the normal price range for such a job? anyone know?
I have 27,800 miles on my Gt. When should i be changing the transmission fluid and I am assuming Royal Purple is the best? How much of it should be added?
i replaced mine at 80k but it came out real clean so i assume it had been changed once before.
The best way imo to add the fluid is to buy a suction device, like a hand operated one. I bought mine from napa for like 7 dollars.
If i were you i would stay away from Royal Purple. Aside from the fact that i don't like there products from there analysis i've seen on Bitog.com it's nothing special. It's really popular in the mustang scene but lb 4 lb i believe Redline is a much better fluid. That being said, you shouldn't use EITHER in the Tremec transmissions in our cars. Synthetic transmission fluid is not a good idea for these transmissions, your best off with the Motorcraft stuff.
In all honesty, our transmissions use ATF.. i mean crap, The fluid will probably go the life time of the car itself. ATF is built for straight up abuse, heat and friction. You won't be encountering much of that at all on a manual. Change it for peace of mind if you want. Call me crazy but i'm willing to bet you can go 200,000 miles on the FACTORY fill.
TSB 06-26-1
01/08/07
MERCON ATF IS BEING REPLACED BY MERCON V
AS A SERVICE FLUID FOR SOME MANUAL
TRANSMISSIONS
FORD:
1981-2003 Escort
1984-1995 Thunderbird
1985-2007 Mustang
1985-1996 Bronco
1985-2007 Ranger
1986-1997 Aerostar
1991-2004 Explorer
1995-2007 F-150
1996-2007 F-Super Duty
2001-2003 Explorer Sport Trac, Explorer Sport
LINCOLN:
2001-2002 Lincoln LS
MERCURY:
1984-1995 Cougar
1987-1999 Tracer
ISSUE
MERCON(R) Automatic Transmission Fluid is being replaced by MERCON(R) V as the service fluid for manual transmissions originally requiring MERCON(R).
ACTION
Beginning immediately all manual transmission applications requiring MERCON(R) can now be serviced using MERCON(R) V or MERCON(R) Automatic Transmission Fluid or dual usage fluids labeled MERCON(R) / MERCON(R) V. After July 1, 2007, MERCON(R) Automatic Transmission Fluid will no longer be manufactured, therefore, availability of this fluid will continue until remaining inventory has been depleted
So it takes 3.2 quarts, huh....How the F can that be exacted..? I am assuming when you all say fill until it flows out the fill hole, the car is on ramps or evenly jacked up.?