COMPLETE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID FLUSH REFILL TORQUE CONVERTER AOD AXOD AX4M A4LD 4L60 4L80 727

I am going some preventative maintenance on my daily driver, a complete transmission flush. You will need a little more that the complete fill volume of the transmission. On my transmission I used 20 quarts of fluid to flush my 13.5 quart transmission plus the addition of Lubegard to convert Dexron III to Mercon V.
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[@AshleyAcademy]

I love how this feels like we're just hanging out at the shop now. "Hey i'll show you how to flush your trans"

[@stefanmarinescu5086]

Cool. This is the operation i fear the most.

[@howardlovecraft750]

Very detailed video.

[@emanuelgeorgis7299]

Thank you nice & useful information

[@notcharles]

Not sure you want to drive pan bolts in with a power tool - better to start them with your fingers / by hand so as not to take a chance of cross threading the bolt/hole. I don't know about Fords, but I thought there was a pattern to snugging up the bolts rather than simply starting at one and tightening them sequentially - counter-clockwise.

[@TheKuldeepsingh88]

i think you are electronics master but seems you are all rounder

[@RickWalshCleaning]

you did some really good editing ... nice job making the video ....

[@norcal715]

I lost my mini tripod so i had to prop up the camera with a block of wood. Thank you

[@Someguyto]

@@norcal715 Will this work for a 2.3 liter mustang with the a4ld?

[@sammydow494]

good technic.

[@Nathan-gj8ch]

Automatic transmission fluid flush is like the number one thing that people should be concerned about and they're all about the same these days you should be flushing it every 40,000. Case in point BMW labeled a lot of their transmissions "lifetime fluid" so people never changed it. get into any used E90 with a 6-speed transmission over 100,000 miles and you'll see that the transmissions are shot. The clutch material naturally wears under normal condition which is suspended in the lubrication essentially creating a sandblasting material destroying all of the mechatronics hydraulic pathways and all of the bushings.

[@chinajoe6510]

Thanks. My Toyota Yaris only state drain & fill, the dealer recommended flush & change the filter. It’s so confusing😮

[@tomgoffnett5624]

Nathan, I'm looking for solutions for my transmission oil change. I have a 2000 E46 323CI with the GM transmission (5L40-E). I don't have the dipstick of course, but I do have the transmission oil cooler. This video gives me hope, do you see any problems with me using the same technique on the BMW?

[@joesisco8145]

when using stands and or ramps you should always chock you tired. put something behind your tires to keep it from rolling off the ramps and not a bad idea to support the vehicle with blocks in case the ramps collapse.

[@norcal715]

I am pretty sure I had a 2x4 behind each tire.

[@williamholden2385]

Very nice job - - my only suggestion for future fluid changes, is to only use the Transmission fluid recommended without adding any additives. For your vehicle, Mercon V is "Required for 1996 and newer Ford vehicles and backwards compatible with MERCON®. Also, Citgo makes Lubeguard and offers a Mercon V. The cost to use Mercon V rather than your formula, is insignificant from a cost stand point. Regardless of the above, you'll never have a transmission Fluid issue .... TY

[@jamesrstinesr.6905]

Enjoyed your video on trans flush. Have two questions why was the pan full after being flushed just prior. Why use the Dextron w/additive vrs just use Micron V? Thank you Jim

[@norcal715]

I think a lot of it was torque converter, servo, and valve body drainback. I was on a budget at that time, also I have had good luck with the Dexron/Lubegard combo.

[@joeh690]

Got a question to see if I did it correctly. I hooked up the drain line from the oil cooler and I had my truck in park but running and all the fluid came out after I kept adding more fluid to flush it. When I dropped the pan there was hardly any transmission fluid (less than half a qt), so I think I drained mostly all the fluid I could. does that mean I got it out of the torque converter as well ?

[@norcal715]

You are never going to "get all of the fluid out of the torque converter" you just want to replace all of the old fluid in the torque converter with fresh fluid. As long as you were adding more new fluid then you replaced the old fluid with new fresh fluid. And yes it is normal to have less that a qt in the pan.

[@joeh690]

If you don't flush it first should there be a lot more ATF fluid in the pan or does it make a difference if you flush it or not before doing this ?. I have plans to flush mine. But I don't know if I should take off the pan first or flush it first .🤔

[@tio123ist]

Drop the pan first. If you flush first before dropping the pan you risk the danger of flushing out particles through the pumps and running metal shavings around

[@dmwtech4495]

this is fine for these older transmissions. Use anything but factory OE fluid in modern transmissions? do so at your own risk. Also, by splitting you cooler lines like this, without fluid in the same rate of flow going back in starves parts of lubrication, again, modern transmissions? do this at your own risk. Also modern transmissions do not have dipsticks, and require special fill procedures, do this wrong, again at your own risk. Been doing this for 40+ years professionally. As simple as I could put it, do this with a CVT and you will be walking soon.

[@davepianist84]

I've a question sir. I've a transmission with a deep stick and got 6/10 quarters imported for my car, my plan is to do juat the pan fluid change (should be like 3 quarters), drive it for a week or so and then repeat until it comes clean. Is it a good idea? Thank you in advance

[@charles2675]

Help

[@charles2675]

@@davepianist84 our you walking yet

[@davepianist84]

@@charles2675 The procedure went just fine and the transmission actually got smoother, thanks for asking pal

[@haircut2015]

Another reason I do not want to buy a newer car!!!

[@leiladaquil6587]

When you draining oil through oil cooler tube,did you pour new oil at the same time,I think you did because the oil that comes out has its color changed.

[@norcal715]

Yes I was pouring the new fluid in as the old was pumping out.

[@dandahermitseals5582]

So in the end you put 13 or 13 quarts in it? Did that include the torque converter?Thanks Dandahermit

[@charles2675]

He is walking now.

[@LookInDJProduction]

Maybe will be better, keep flushing old and filling new by filling hole. until pink comes out ? ...than get the pan out and give new filter. ?

[@manleo4738]

So I have a question.do.i put the old filter back on to.pump out the fluid in the converter? I drain the pan first will it hurt the transmission if nothing is in it

[@charles2675]

Our you walking yet

[@walleyeye]

Why would you use a GM fluid with an additive if you could just use a ford fluid? I did like the tip to find the cooler return line though.

[@norcal715]

I was on a tight budget at the time and really could not afford the $5+/QT fluid at that time. The Dexron III, and the additive was approximately half the price and works just as well, in fact the additive company boasts about how it will outperform the factory fluid. I have had very good luck using it and will probably continue to use it in the future. Thanks for asking.

[@willsrestorations]

The reason why he didn't use mercon v which is what goes in this transmission is because he's complete and other moron.

[@bones007able]

At least your car has a dipstick... new ones don't give you that luxury ....

[@williammatney-tate5057]

There’s a plug you undo on the transmission from underneath the vehicle. Once that plug stops leaking the transmission is full.

[@williammatney-tate5057]

Only on the cars without a dipstick

[@condor5635]

@@williammatney-tate5057 A little over simplified. The car needs to be running and at temperature - it’s not just a matter of seeing if fluid comes out

[@charles2675]

Oh oh no no Damage on its way

[@jeffwatson151]

I hate to ask such a long question but I have a 2005 navigator 5.4L without a dipstick the manual says to change the fluid and filter at 150,000 miles at a recent routine oil change the dealer told me not to worry about a tranny filter because it don't got a filter the manual in the glove box said to change fluid and filter at 150,000 miles I got confused because all of the conflicting information and someone popped the plug and fluid came out that looked pretty good they measured it and it was 4 quarts so they pumped in 4 quarts of Mercon SP why all the conflicting information about a filter.

[@norcal715]

Drop the pan, I am sure you find a filter.

[@jeffwatson151]

@@norcal715 I don't know if the mechanic I went to was comfortable with doing the job or not he opened the plug and 4 quarts came out that was in great condition I pressed about wanting the magnet and pan cleaned he told me that my truck didn't have a filter he called me over to his computer and showed me a tranny pan with a filter built into it and repeated that I don't have a filter Autozone says the truck has a filter i'm just gonna take it to someone else and have them drop the pan and put that same fluid back in since it was changed less than 500 miles ago. these folks making me crazy it's a perfectly good truck and i'd hate to ruin the tranny because some idiot wouldn't tell me he's too lazy to drop the pan.

[@philtowle4683]

@@jeffwatson151 The 4 quarts is only what was in the pan, the rest in the gearbox, torque converter and any cooler would not have been changed. The new fluid will be mixed with the old now, so get new fluid in and you will have 1/2 new fluid if its not been flushed.

[@privateer0561]

My vehicles uses ATF+4; 6 gallons is about $200!!!

[@pierogillio]

What did you do with the flush fluid???

[@norcal715]

Recycle it at the local auto parts store, it can be recycled as engine oil.

[@Howard-gd8bq]

car runs good but after driving half hour on freeway transmission light comes on ?????

[@justine5804]

You did?

[@charles2675]

Did you have a good tennis shoes 👟 to Welk in ??

[@piedadstoffel5955]

I believe in saving a buck but I'd rather take it in for that

[@jodylane2045]

Is this a Taurus? What year?

[@norcal715]

Yes Taurus, 2007

[@m.lymann2185]

Need to cycle the gears to completely flush the transmission.

[@norcal715]

I am not worried about the 2 or 3 ounces trapped in the valve body when the total fill is 13+ quarts. There may be a 1 or 2 % contamination on a bad day. The clutch packs hold virtually no fluid. The accumulators maybe hold another ounce or 2.

[@rickcarp5453]

You drained the tork converter lol I thinks what u ment then u drain the pain

[@norcal715]

I did flush the torque convertor of all old fluid. Maybe I mis-spoke.

[@rickcarp5453]

@@norcal715 its kool I'm about to do it too. But to cold out foot of snow I think I might have a broken soloined wire my drives for 2 sec then goes in n like every gear so I turn it off back on same thing no slip for like 2 min then it does it again.

[@hughmcaleer9951]

just drop the pan and change the fluid once a year,your car or truck will be just find.

[@norcal715]

For an extra few $$$ every 2 or 3 years to do a complete flush, I think is cheap insurance

[@ThePreyMantas]

I'm very disappointed... :( No ACETONE for cleaning magnet, gasket or pan? :P lol

[@norcal715]

My latest video has Acetone and I mentioned you missed the acetone in the last video.

[@ThePreyMantas]

@@norcal715 :) I watch all you vids and I didn't see any. lol

[@abeleski]

hmm i thought most modern cars these days have a maintenance free transmission.

[@MiracleMAX]

Unfortunately, despite what they say as a trans being 'sealed for life', a transmission is just a transmission, regardless of whether it's electronically controlled or not. It needs maintenance. The oil will get impurities, lose it qualities, degrade due to heat and the list goes on. I always encourage my customers to get their vehicles maintained as if they want it to last, not how the manufacturer wants to promote 'maintenance free' options.

[@SeanBZA]

Maintenance free, at least for the period of the manufacturers warranty. After that they do not care if it blows, as it then is "encouraging" you to buy another vehicle to replace it, hopefully the same manufacturer again.

[@MiracleMAX]

@@SeanBZA As an automotive technician of 39 years, I find it frustrating that the manufacturer cares more about the profit & less about the reputation of a long lasting, quality product. As you say, it's all about the warranty period & fixed priced servicing. 'Show me the money!!!'

[@ericrivera219]

Nothing is maintenance free

[@Leo060708]

No moving part is maintenance free.