I did a ATF drain and refill at about 40k with cheaper Mercon V and then I did an Amsoil Mercon V drain and fill and filter change at about 45-50k. Will 30k drain and fill intervals of 6qts of fluid be enough for the life of the car or should I drop it each time and change the filter? I would assume a lot of the wear would be the initial 10k miles, I may be wrong. Thanks
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ATF on a 2008 Mustang Change how often?
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ATF filter doesn't needed to change every 30k miles. If you like to drain and fill every 30k miles with good ATF fluid I think it is more than efficient, on the third ATF after the filter changed you may want to change filter at that time.
Yep. Good preventive maintenance. On a side note, our Mustang shop uses Amsoil in the transmissions and differentials. They swear by it, I use it.
Thanks for the input Robb. I have been trying to use it in more areas. Its great in the transmission, I used it in the power steering and that seems great, and its currently in the diff as well. How do you like the 4.6 cobra? I have thought about picking one up for 5-7k
I agree with the drain and fill every 30k/3yr, with a filter change every 90k/9yr
Originally Posted By: Sixxer
Thanks for the input Robb. I have been trying to use it in more areas. Its great in the transmission, I used it in the power steering and that seems great, and its currently in the diff as well. How do you like the 4.6 cobra? I have thought about picking one up for 5-7k
I use Amsoil in the differential, Mobil 1 automatic transmission fluid in the T5 transmission and power steering sump. Borg warner/Tremec recommend Mobil1 or Syncromesh for their transmissions, works for me.
-The 4.6 Cobra is wonderful. The modular motor sounds incredible, feels incredible. Theres faster cars out there always but today there is no engine that sounds as sweet as the modular motor in my opinion. Sadly, a dying breed. I am thrilled to have it. I give it love daily.
Thanks for the input Robb. I have been trying to use it in more areas. Its great in the transmission, I used it in the power steering and that seems great, and its currently in the diff as well. How do you like the 4.6 cobra? I have thought about picking one up for 5-7k
I use Amsoil in the differential, Mobil 1 automatic transmission fluid in the T5 transmission and power steering sump. Borg warner/Tremec recommend Mobil1 or Syncromesh for their transmissions, works for me.
-The 4.6 Cobra is wonderful. The modular motor sounds incredible, feels incredible. Theres faster cars out there always but today there is no engine that sounds as sweet as the modular motor in my opinion. Sadly, a dying breed. I am thrilled to have it. I give it love daily.
Originally Posted By: RobbS
Originally Posted By: Sixxer
Thanks for the input Robb. I have been trying to use it in more areas. Its great in the transmission, I used it in the power steering and that seems great, and its currently in the diff as well. How do you like the 4.6 cobra? I have thought about picking one up for 5-7k
I use Amsoil in the differential, Mobil 1 automatic transmission fluid in the T5 transmission and power steering sump. Borg warner/Tremec recommend Mobil1 or Syncromesh for their transmissions, works for me.
-The 4.6 Cobra is wonderful. The modular motor sounds incredible, feels incredible. Theres faster cars out there always but today there is no engine that sounds as sweet as the modular motor in my opinion. Sadly, a dying breed. I am thrilled to have it. I give it love daily.
The 4v has a very distinct exhaust note. It sounds nothing like anything else. Ford tried really hard to get the 2V to sound like the 5.0 and in my opinion its close,but the 4V was its own animal. Ford wasn't trying to re-create anything with the sound of the exhaust,so that meant there was no molestation or any funny tricks. Just a pure sound all its own.
Get a pair of Mac long tubes and a prochamber. Trust me. The sound of that combo is fantastically musical,with an echo and voice that is all its own. The prochamber gives it a deep rumble almost like a big block to be honest,but if you put an x-pipe on them and it the 4V goes from a big block sound to a raspy higher pitch,more like straight pipes on a 283.
The 4.6 4V has incredible potential as an engine. The heads flow great right out of the box,they have the ability to rev into outer space. Stock the 4V drops off at around 7000rpm but just an intake cam change and leave the exhaust cam stock and you can gain 500 useable rpm and 30hp.
The ford purists complain that the 4.6 was anemic however it made great power considering its displacement. They aren't as simple as the Windsor based 302/351 but with some though and a few tricks and those 4.6 engines could really put out.
The first 4V v8s were in the Lincoln's. they had an intake that had both long and short runners,so the engine would make good torque then the baffle would move over for top end hp. But the weight of a Lincoln was too much for such a small displacement motor. Those cars need cubes to offset the weight,in my opinion.
See what you guys did. Start talking mustangs and I run away babbling.
Anyways nice car Robb. Post pics when possible.
Originally Posted By: Sixxer
Thanks for the input Robb. I have been trying to use it in more areas. Its great in the transmission, I used it in the power steering and that seems great, and its currently in the diff as well. How do you like the 4.6 cobra? I have thought about picking one up for 5-7k
I use Amsoil in the differential, Mobil 1 automatic transmission fluid in the T5 transmission and power steering sump. Borg warner/Tremec recommend Mobil1 or Syncromesh for their transmissions, works for me.
-The 4.6 Cobra is wonderful. The modular motor sounds incredible, feels incredible. Theres faster cars out there always but today there is no engine that sounds as sweet as the modular motor in my opinion. Sadly, a dying breed. I am thrilled to have it. I give it love daily.
The 4v has a very distinct exhaust note. It sounds nothing like anything else. Ford tried really hard to get the 2V to sound like the 5.0 and in my opinion its close,but the 4V was its own animal. Ford wasn't trying to re-create anything with the sound of the exhaust,so that meant there was no molestation or any funny tricks. Just a pure sound all its own.
Get a pair of Mac long tubes and a prochamber. Trust me. The sound of that combo is fantastically musical,with an echo and voice that is all its own. The prochamber gives it a deep rumble almost like a big block to be honest,but if you put an x-pipe on them and it the 4V goes from a big block sound to a raspy higher pitch,more like straight pipes on a 283.
The 4.6 4V has incredible potential as an engine. The heads flow great right out of the box,they have the ability to rev into outer space. Stock the 4V drops off at around 7000rpm but just an intake cam change and leave the exhaust cam stock and you can gain 500 useable rpm and 30hp.
The ford purists complain that the 4.6 was anemic however it made great power considering its displacement. They aren't as simple as the Windsor based 302/351 but with some though and a few tricks and those 4.6 engines could really put out.
The first 4V v8s were in the Lincoln's. they had an intake that had both long and short runners,so the engine would make good torque then the baffle would move over for top end hp. But the weight of a Lincoln was too much for such a small displacement motor. Those cars need cubes to offset the weight,in my opinion.
See what you guys did. Start talking mustangs and I run away babbling.
Anyways nice car Robb. Post pics when possible.
I set my other Mustang up with MAC longtube headers, high-flow cats, MAC stainless steel ProChamber, and Flowmaster 10 Series mufflers. I am a BIG fan of the ProChamber, trust me!
For this Cobra, right now anyway, I am installing a set of Spintech Super Pro Series 9000 mufflers. I showed up this morning at a shop but the welder was on vacation and I had to re-schedule. The Spintech 9000 Series mufflers are gonna sound SICK!!
For this Cobra, right now anyway, I am installing a set of Spintech Super Pro Series 9000 mufflers. I showed up this morning at a shop but the welder was on vacation and I had to re-schedule. The Spintech 9000 Series mufflers are gonna sound SICK!!
Originally Posted By: Clevy
...The ford purists complain that the 4.6 was anemic however it made great power considering its displacement...
...the first 4V v8s were in the Lincoln's. they had an intake that had both long and short runners,so the engine would make good torque then the baffle would move over for top end hp. But the weight of a Lincoln was too much for such a small displacement motor. Those cars need cubes to offset the weight,in my opinion.
Sorry to continue the OT tangent... but I've got two of those 4V powered Lincolns in the family, and they run away from lots on the road, stock. Cubes would be nice, but the IMRC (short/long runner control) system really makes a difference. Fun, fun cars. Sad to see most of them go out in such sad shape.
...The ford purists complain that the 4.6 was anemic however it made great power considering its displacement...
...the first 4V v8s were in the Lincoln's. they had an intake that had both long and short runners,so the engine would make good torque then the baffle would move over for top end hp. But the weight of a Lincoln was too much for such a small displacement motor. Those cars need cubes to offset the weight,in my opinion.
Sorry to continue the OT tangent... but I've got two of those 4V powered Lincolns in the family, and they run away from lots on the road, stock. Cubes would be nice, but the IMRC (short/long runner control) system really makes a difference. Fun, fun cars. Sad to see most of them go out in such sad shape.
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Originally Posted By: RobbS
I set my other Mustang up with MAC longtube headers, high-flow cats, MAC stainless steel ProChamber, and Flowmaster 10 Series mufflers. I am a BIG fan of the ProChamber, trust me!
For this Cobra, right now anyway, I am installing a set of Spintech Super Pro Series 9000 mufflers. I showed up this morning at a shop but the welder was on vacation and I had to re-schedule. The Spintech 9000 Series mufflers are gonna sound SICK!!
You sound as though we will be very close bitog buddies. We seem to have very similar tastes.
I think I will start a mustanger maintenance thread so we can get some other mustangers takes on fluids,intervals and mods.
If you want once I get the mustang finished I can post some exhaust clips for you,so you can decide if that's a route you or other members can have some examples to help make any decisions.
I'm going to start a mustang thread. Keep an eye out for it. And please post in it with fluids used all around,and opinions on how they are holding up in each mustangers vehicles.
I set my other Mustang up with MAC longtube headers, high-flow cats, MAC stainless steel ProChamber, and Flowmaster 10 Series mufflers. I am a BIG fan of the ProChamber, trust me!
For this Cobra, right now anyway, I am installing a set of Spintech Super Pro Series 9000 mufflers. I showed up this morning at a shop but the welder was on vacation and I had to re-schedule. The Spintech 9000 Series mufflers are gonna sound SICK!!
You sound as though we will be very close bitog buddies. We seem to have very similar tastes.
I think I will start a mustanger maintenance thread so we can get some other mustangers takes on fluids,intervals and mods.
If you want once I get the mustang finished I can post some exhaust clips for you,so you can decide if that's a route you or other members can have some examples to help make any decisions.
I'm going to start a mustang thread. Keep an eye out for it. And please post in it with fluids used all around,and opinions on how they are holding up in each mustangers vehicles.
Originally Posted By: Jakob_1992
Originally Posted By: Clevy
...The ford purists complain that the 4.6 was anemic however it made great power considering its displacement...
...the first 4V v8s were in the Lincoln's. they had an intake that had both long and short runners,so the engine would make good torque then the baffle would move over for top end hp. But the weight of a Lincoln was too much for such a small displacement motor. Those cars need cubes to offset the weight,in my opinion.
Sorry to continue the OT tangent... but I've got two of those 4V powered Lincolns in the family, and they run away from lots on the road, stock. Cubes would be nice, but the IMRC (short/long runner control) system really makes a difference. Fun, fun cars. Sad to see most of them go out in such sad shape.
Lincoln's idea with the adjustable runner was ahead of its time. That piece of equipment helped propel a very heavy car down the road with no real downside as far as responsiveness. Ahead of its time for sure. I wish they used that idea in the mustangs. It would have really helped the weak low end torque issue. The mod engines made great power once the rpms went above 3000 but that's not an rpm where most drivers spend much time at.
Originally Posted By: Clevy
...The ford purists complain that the 4.6 was anemic however it made great power considering its displacement...
...the first 4V v8s were in the Lincoln's. they had an intake that had both long and short runners,so the engine would make good torque then the baffle would move over for top end hp. But the weight of a Lincoln was too much for such a small displacement motor. Those cars need cubes to offset the weight,in my opinion.
Sorry to continue the OT tangent... but I've got two of those 4V powered Lincolns in the family, and they run away from lots on the road, stock. Cubes would be nice, but the IMRC (short/long runner control) system really makes a difference. Fun, fun cars. Sad to see most of them go out in such sad shape.
Lincoln's idea with the adjustable runner was ahead of its time. That piece of equipment helped propel a very heavy car down the road with no real downside as far as responsiveness. Ahead of its time for sure. I wish they used that idea in the mustangs. It would have really helped the weak low end torque issue. The mod engines made great power once the rpms went above 3000 but that's not an rpm where most drivers spend much time at.
Originally Posted By: Clevy
Originally Posted By: RobbS
I set my other Mustang up with MAC longtube headers, high-flow cats, MAC stainless steel ProChamber, and Flowmaster 10 Series mufflers. I am a BIG fan of the ProChamber, trust me!
For this Cobra, right now anyway, I am installing a set of Spintech Super Pro Series 9000 mufflers. I showed up this morning at a shop but the welder was on vacation and I had to re-schedule. The Spintech 9000 Series mufflers are gonna sound SICK!!
You sound as though we will be very close bitog buddies. We seem to have very similar tastes.
I think I will start a mustanger maintenance thread so we can get some other mustangers takes on fluids,intervals and mods.
If you want once I get the mustang finished I can post some exhaust clips for you,so you can decide if that's a route you or other members can have some examples to help make any decisions.
I'm going to start a mustang thread. Keep an eye out for it. And please post in it with fluids used all around,and opinions on how they are holding up in each mustangers vehicles.
Yeah, I will add to thread for sure. Many Mustang freaks are visitors to this site for reference. I am an exhaust system FREAK. I have always grown up around muscle cars from the 60's, early 70's and motors have caught my attention from being a toddler. I say regularly that if I didn't have to work to pay the bills, I would own/work for a customizing exhaust shop. I have an ear for most every muffler manufacturer/system, like I said, I'm a FREAK.
Originally Posted By: RobbS
I set my other Mustang up with MAC longtube headers, high-flow cats, MAC stainless steel ProChamber, and Flowmaster 10 Series mufflers. I am a BIG fan of the ProChamber, trust me!
For this Cobra, right now anyway, I am installing a set of Spintech Super Pro Series 9000 mufflers. I showed up this morning at a shop but the welder was on vacation and I had to re-schedule. The Spintech 9000 Series mufflers are gonna sound SICK!!
You sound as though we will be very close bitog buddies. We seem to have very similar tastes.
I think I will start a mustanger maintenance thread so we can get some other mustangers takes on fluids,intervals and mods.
If you want once I get the mustang finished I can post some exhaust clips for you,so you can decide if that's a route you or other members can have some examples to help make any decisions.
I'm going to start a mustang thread. Keep an eye out for it. And please post in it with fluids used all around,and opinions on how they are holding up in each mustangers vehicles.
Yeah, I will add to thread for sure. Many Mustang freaks are visitors to this site for reference. I am an exhaust system FREAK. I have always grown up around muscle cars from the 60's, early 70's and motors have caught my attention from being a toddler. I say regularly that if I didn't have to work to pay the bills, I would own/work for a customizing exhaust shop. I have an ear for most every muffler manufacturer/system, like I said, I'm a FREAK.
When you get the opportunity, give a listen to some Spintech 9000 Series systems on the modular motors catted, the Raptors, and some of the GTO's with them on. I think the set are going to sound sick on the Cobra with the stock headers & cats. We shall see soon enough!
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Originally Posted By: Clevy
Originally Posted By: Jakob_1992
Originally Posted By: Clevy
...The ford purists complain that the 4.6 was anemic however it made great power considering its displacement...
...the first 4V v8s were in the Lincoln's. they had an intake that had both long and short runners,so the engine would make good torque then the baffle would move over for top end hp. But the weight of a Lincoln was too much for such a small displacement motor. Those cars need cubes to offset the weight,in my opinion.
Sorry to continue the OT tangent... but I've got two of those 4V powered Lincolns in the family, and they run away from lots on the road, stock. Cubes would be nice, but the IMRC (short/long runner control) system really makes a difference. Fun, fun cars. Sad to see most of them go out in such sad shape.
Lincoln's idea with the adjustable runner was ahead of its time. That piece of equipment helped propel a very heavy car down the road with no real downside as far as responsiveness. Ahead of its time for sure. I wish they used that idea in the mustangs. It would have really helped the weak low end torque issue. The mod engines made great power once the rpms went above 3000 but that's not an rpm where most drivers spend much time at.
Thank you for that info. I do not understand what you are referencing to yet with the Lincoln's but I will study up. I have enjoyed greatly learning what I have so far about Fords modular motor, and have a long, long way to go. Lovin it though.
Originally Posted By: Jakob_1992
Originally Posted By: Clevy
...The ford purists complain that the 4.6 was anemic however it made great power considering its displacement...
...the first 4V v8s were in the Lincoln's. they had an intake that had both long and short runners,so the engine would make good torque then the baffle would move over for top end hp. But the weight of a Lincoln was too much for such a small displacement motor. Those cars need cubes to offset the weight,in my opinion.
Sorry to continue the OT tangent... but I've got two of those 4V powered Lincolns in the family, and they run away from lots on the road, stock. Cubes would be nice, but the IMRC (short/long runner control) system really makes a difference. Fun, fun cars. Sad to see most of them go out in such sad shape.
Lincoln's idea with the adjustable runner was ahead of its time. That piece of equipment helped propel a very heavy car down the road with no real downside as far as responsiveness. Ahead of its time for sure. I wish they used that idea in the mustangs. It would have really helped the weak low end torque issue. The mod engines made great power once the rpms went above 3000 but that's not an rpm where most drivers spend much time at.
Thank you for that info. I do not understand what you are referencing to yet with the Lincoln's but I will study up. I have enjoyed greatly learning what I have so far about Fords modular motor, and have a long, long way to go. Lovin it though.
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