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    Remote transmission filter Installed

    Yeah I know right? Except that Ford along with the engineers who designed the transmission have again and again stated to use ONLY Mercon. Reasoning that any type of synthetic would cause problems with clutch pack synchronization and the self learning systems... In all premature failure is what...
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    Remote transmission filter Installed

    I tried to explain that its not that dramatic. Seems with this Ford trans, converter shudder seems to be normal. But you know being a guy.. I like it better when shes tight and fells like I'm going to get as many miles as I can. The cost to benefit is in my favor. Guess I miss working on my...
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    AT flush machines

    I agree! most are machines are quick fluid exchanges as flat rate mechanics will not be happy waiting for a tool. Had a salesmen at our shop last September showing a demo. it could do any fluid. Coolant, trans, brakes and least of all motor oil... she diced and sliced....lol And Bleave me, I...
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    Remote transmission filter Installed

    And yes Pablo I had a flush done about a year and half ago so all I did after the filter install was top off the mercon and did a five minute battery disconnect cycle. The trans adapts to driving style along with conditionals. So I ask it to relearn after I do anything with the trans....
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    Remote transmission filter Installed

    I was working at a Ford/Mazda dealership when I purchased the Tribute and got to see a number for these with problems due to sludge, ferrous material and other wear debris. Seemed that mercon / dex III would degrade rather quickly. With a fresh fluid exchange, crisp tight shifting was noticed to...
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    Remote transmission filter Installed

    I own a 2004 Mazda Tribute 3.0L that has no serviceable trans filter. So I added a simple remote inline oil filter. And was a little shocking of how much it improved drivabilty. It went from sloppy and converter shudder at times to seamless and positive engagement on acceleration. Total cost...
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    Intake valve deposits.

    Lubro Moly's Ventil Sauber is hands down! the best I have seen...German's developed it for the past 40 years 071-2001, Valve Clean, Fuel Additive. This will end any and all valve deposit issues.
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