This will be my 1st vehicle where one cannot use the tranny cooling lines to get most of fluid out, inc that in the torque converter . But currently have no plans to change it in the near future. Like others have expressed I lament that dipsticks are a thing of the past, with auto boxes I believe in doing a visual assessment of the fluid giving mileage lesser consideration. So no argument about having the dealer do it early, just one of doing it early, but roll your own. Did your change get the fluid out of the converter ? A long time ago those had drain plugs.
Added 7 1/2 qts 1/2 new fluid, now new have pan has drain plug and can change whenever I feel is necessary.
Use is towing in + 90F Fl heat, and the oem plastic pan is sketchy at best.
Thanks, the new pan I assume is metal? Auto makers continue with use of plastics on engines, 1st with valve covers , tranny pans, fords 2.7 and gm I belive have plastic oil pans and drain plugs, fortunately ranger is metal. So how did the fluid look ?
Maybe it would last 50-100K,
My research says don’t do it.
How do you like the Destinations? Is that LE3?I used to work for a Ford dealer as well. I was a Parts Counterman & I was a Parts Department Manager for 10 years. I spent 30 total in the parts department before I changed careers. Its funny I just had differential & transmission service performed today at Downs Ford Rt. 37 Toms River, N.J. They charged me $825.00. They flushed my transmission & torque converter. Makes a big difference in how the transmission shifts. The shifts are better & more crisp. A little pricey but good preventive maintenance. I'm big on maintenance after working in the dealership for years. The vehicles that were more maintained seem to last longer. Me personally I like to change them both around 50,000. My 2019 has 49,000 miles. I still like my Ranger.
Unfortunately, I live in an HOA neighborhood that disallows vehicle work in your driveways. I can do maintenance in my closed garage, but...
