Rust in trans from dip stick tube?
Getting ready to go on a trip, I was checking the transmission fluid in our 06 E450 and saw some chunks of dark material on the last 2" of the dip stick. I felt it with my fingers and it was like a f...
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leeper wrote:carringb wrote:
Long sitting or short trips allows condensation build up, which causes rust. If the fluid looks clear-red, there is nothing to worry about.
PS - "Flushes" are not recommended, however a non-pressurized fluid exchange is ok (and mistakenly called a flush sometimes). Do not let them use "universal" transmission fluid in your TorqueShift!
Would a FORD dealer flush be recommended? FORD recommends trans flush. What is bad about a trans flush from FORD?
We live in a small town, but fortunately there is a Ford dealer here. I was going to go by there and see what they suggest after we get back from our trip.
