Accidentally put mercon in 5r110........
Hello this is my first post on this forum. I have a 2003 F350 with a 12v cummins swap. I had a line pressure gauge on the transmission because I am still trying to fine tune the trans controller. Well the gauge busted some how and blew out most of my trans fluid the only thing I had with me was some old regular mercon/dextron 3 so I dumped it in to get me home. I know the trans has a thermostat but I am still Leary about getting all of the old contaminated fluid out. Is there some cheaper liquid that I can flush the old oil out with first? Its probably not possible to remove the thermostat temporarily? Any thoughts/ suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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How much did you put in? This is 17 quart system. To ensure that all of it is out, a complete trans flush is in order, I recommend a good transmission shop do that with the proper tools.
---AutoMerged DoublePost--- Mercon SP is a suitable fluid. I have found it at OReilly's for roughly $5/qt. |
I put in about 6 quarts. I will flush it myself by preheating the oil as it goes in so the thermostat will stay open. I am just concerned if that flush will make it clean enough. I also don't know when all of the old fluid will be out of the system unless I could dye my trans fluid someway.
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$250 at the dealer is cheap insurance that is done correctly.
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had mine done (tranny flush) on my 07 f350 for about $120 a Pepboys. Watched them do it jsut to make sure they didnt screw up.
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Mercon SP or Mercon LV are the only fluids that should be in there.
I'd take it to Ford for a full flush too. I highly doubt your thermostat even opened anyways, but better safe than sorry. |
I vote ford flush. Not worth the risk.
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I am taking it to ford in the morning, they quoted me a price of $129 to flush and change both filters. I asked the guy if he was sure and took down his name and all that good stuff. The last time I checked the filters were around 30-40 a piece and the oil from them was $8 a quart!!. Hopefully a few miles with the contaminated oil wont hurt anything. Thanks.
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