Sounds like they’re trying to take you for a ride brother. My dealership told me the filter didn’t need to be changed until the 2nd transmission service at around 90K.
Well had my transmission fluid changed today and also an engine oil change. The service advisor said the old fluid they took out was fine. Apparently they put it on a test strip to check it for wear and what not. So with my Ally maintenance plan I ended up paying just a tad less than $300.
I took my wife’s Explorer to our Ford dealership to get an oil change last Saturday. I was walking around the lot and saw a new Bronco that had a 5K mark up. I just don’t see how they get away with it.
Called my Stealership and they said the tranny service would be about $295. I’ve got an oil change coming up in about 2K so I’ll just get it all done at the same time.
When I had my TrailBoss with the 5.3L it had the DFM which caused it to drop cylinders which I hated. I found a company “Range Technology“ that make I little module that plugs into the OBD port that cuts off the DFM and the auto stop/ start. They also make a stop/start only module for our...
I just found out today that our tranny is supposed to be serviced at 45K. From what I’ve seen online it’s a pain in the ass because there’s no drain plug and you have to drop the pan to change the filter. Was wondering if any of you have had to get this done yet. I’m at 43,000 miles right now so...