MBS Extended Automatic Transmission Dipsticks now available

[got3fords]

3/8 poly hose will work, cut the end at an angle to get past the fitting.
This is what Home Depot has:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbil...-D-x-25-ft-Polyethylene-Tube-301762/207144264

Didn't need 25' so, I bought a similar hose at a local mom and pop hardware store, I paid 0.45 per foot.

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[Zims4x4]

Thank you All

 

[got3fords]

I just stumbled on some 3/8" hose in my stash of crap. It's not a tight fit in the red hose from HF. Possibly with some oil it would seal ok. But doubt it. Maybe it's old and shrank a little. Not gonna try it. Gonna try to and return the unused HF pump. If I can't, the Goodwill store is right next door, so...
Mean time I remembered I had this, and all I need is some longer hose. It's many years old. A NAPA, Balkamp automotive service, brake bleed kit. It doesn't move a lot of volume, but is super heavy duty and can create some decent vacuum or pressure.

Ok, just sucked out approx. 14oz of fluid as according to the Fitzstick I was slightly over-filled. I was a little surprised at how dark the fluid was. If you recall, I had the tranny flushed at ~55k, they severely over-filled it, took it back and they seemed to get the level right. Trans has been functioning very well after that and a 15oz bottle of Lubeguard. (which may be why it was slightly over-filled).
But dang, after only about 10k since the flush, it seems awfully dark. But this is BG fluid, with a bottle of LG added. Is BG fluid darker? Should I be concerned? Like I said, it has been shifting pretty well.
First in sunlight.

Second indoors after shaking the jar.

Third, dipping a white strip of paper.

 

[TJC]

My trans started to misbehave at 5k miles. By 12K I knew that I had a serious problem. By 18k i was ready to unload it. When I drained the fluid it was black as coal! I've changed it 3 times in the last 7K miles to get me to ~90% new fluid. Each time with LubeGard Platinum. The last 7K miles the trans has behaved itself, but I still wonder how much wear has been done to the clutches.

My advice, change the fluid at 20K mile intervals, or at the first sign of trouble, whichever comes first. I admit that I am gun shy!

 

[jdamtb918]

Tomorrow, almost done with the latest batch!

Oops well ignore my message I just sent over to you on your website LOL

 

[Stic-o]

@Fitzmotor Sorry if I missed it, but did you ever branch out to the F-150's yet? Love my Ranger one, and don't want to have the same problems with that transmission.

Thanks again for your great service.

 

[Fitzmotor]

DM sent,

If I told you the comical conversations that have been going on between the F150 forum sponsor guy and myself, you would think I was making it up, I am so glad the admin and mods here are cool.

 

[5thranger]

DM sent,

If I told you the comical conversations that have been going on between the F150 forum sponsor guy and myself, you would think I was making it up, I am so glad the admin and mods here are cool.

They don't know what they are missing a great product.

 

[Grumpaw]

DM sent,

If I told you the comical conversations that have been going on between the F150 forum sponsor guy and myself, you would think I was making it up, I am so glad the admin and mods here are cool.

Send those poor unknowing, unfortunates over here.....we'll give them the straight scoop on what their missing out on !!!
They are obviously not as evolutionary advanced or as enlightened as we Ranger owners are !!!

 

[TJC]

Send those poor unknowing, unfortunates over here.....we'll give them the straight scoop on what their missing out on !!!
They are obviously not as evolutionary advanced or as enlightened as we Ranger owners are !!!

What do you expect? After all, they are driving F150s!

 

[got3fords]

What do you expect? After all, they are driving F150s!

Yeah, they're ALL better than us.

 

[Stevedbvik1]

Bigger truck, bigger problems

 

[Tom_C]

Bigger truck, bigger problems

I finally had the opportunity to park beside a 4G Ranger, it was even a white extended cab just like mine. I wish I had taken a picture of it, didn't think about it at the time. It was good to see the actual difference in size. I like the size of the 5G, just a little more beef without being too big. Of course, older F150s weren't as big as todays behemoths, either.

 

[Rinn69]

DM sent,

If I told you the comical conversations that have been going on between the F150 forum sponsor guy and myself, you would think I was making it up, I am so glad the admin and mods here are cool.

I've been on that forum (F150Gen14) for over a year and there have been conversations about us (F-150 owners) wanting/needing a trans dipstick. That worthless little plastic piece of crap from the factory is a joke !! I really hope the admin and/or mods let you join us ASAP !!! It really makes me wonder what they're afraid of ?? The whole point of these forums, in general, is getting a bunch of like minded folks together so we can enjoy and improve our experiences with our chosen vehicle. And if 1 person can improve a seriously lacking maintenance tool, let them help the rest of us !!

 

[TJC]

I just changed the oil in both Rangers. Putting them on a lift highlights the differences in size! I can't raise my 2020 Ranger as high as I can the 2005 Ranger. I'm spoiled using my oil drain dolly and can't get it under my 2020 Ranger! I should have gone with 15' ceilings on my detached work garage!

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