RazorGT

06 gt auto, i hear we got a tranny that has a special bolt that only a ford tech with a ford tool can open to drain/replace to fluid and filter...is this true? and if it is why would they do this?? 1% reasons?

what about the coolant?

theres a shop in my town that is amazing, its run by 2 guys who were local race car drivers, not only are they magic workers in the garage - they are cheap as hell! on my last mustang they did coolant flush, serpentine belt, sparks+ wires, rear pinion seal all for 150$. (i bought the parts myself) They are really great and you usually have to book a week in advance for an appointment. Dealer wanted 250$ just for the coolant flush!

So I really want to give them as much business as I can and save $ and hope they can do my tranny and coolant...will they be able to or do i gotta go to stealership?

2005Redfire6

Why are you asking us? Better yet why don't you ask them?...... -_-

RazorGT

because i don't expect them to know every single thing about every single car that is made - I'd rather find out here rather than take it to them then find out last minute they can't access it.

Csrt4to5.0gt

Reputable mechanics, especially one that work on modern cars and have a background in auto racing will know what is needed or not needed to work on brand specific problems with cars. Call them on the phone and state your concerns. I guarantee you that they will know whether they can perform the job or not.

RazorGT

i called and he said that he can

but i heard a while ago that u have to get tranny fluid flushed at a dealer because they have a ford shaped bolt that only a dealer tech can open to drain the fluid.

Csrt4to5.0gt

I'm sure they have equipment to tackle different manufacturer specific bolts and whatnot. My girlfriends mom has a 2012 Chevy equinox that needs a specific GM part# socket to take the oil filter off to change the oil. I had all the oil drained when I noticed this dilemma. So, I called Auto zone and they sell the socket at their store. So I'm, more than sure, you'll be fine.

RazorGT

alright, thanks

157dB

dealer tech only bolt tool.
Now I have heard it all.

cept the BonAmi down the intake to help seat piston rings...

U heard wrong

http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=245&viewfil...ain%20Plug.pdf

special fill tool maybe

2005Redfire6

Lol... dB coming in again!

tx_zstang

...well if he wasnt, I was!!!
special tools indeed...HA!
I've filled several auto trans with no special tools.

Now if you do a 'flush' as described in the service manuals, there is more to that. However, people have had issues after a "flush" due to debris getting dislodged and then getting into the system.

Changing the fluid and filter should be done and will change most of the fluid in the system.