It's highly probable that my 1985 E350 RV has it's original transmission fluid. Or if not, it's still probably 25-30 years old. It's still somewhat red, but it's definitely dark. No trans problems, amazingly. I have had it for a year/4k miles. Odometer has likely never rolled over, original 73k.
Since I'm doing a bit better financially this year and I just noticed its fluid condition, it's time to change it. I am planning to do it myself despite dreading it. I want to know that the filter has been replaced, the torque converter drained, and pan has been cleaned.
I don't trust any shops around here to do it properly and/or not to rip me off. The good, trustworthy transmission shop closed down a couple years ago, after about 50 years.
I am guessing that MaxLife is the best choice for it. $18/gal from Wartmart is hard to beat. There is conventional Valvoline ATF for $14/gal but I think the full synthetic Maxlife with the seal conditioners would be better for an aged transmission like this.
Thoughts?
Since I'm doing a bit better financially this year and I just noticed its fluid condition, it's time to change it. I am planning to do it myself despite dreading it. I want to know that the filter has been replaced, the torque converter drained, and pan has been cleaned.
I don't trust any shops around here to do it properly and/or not to rip me off. The good, trustworthy transmission shop closed down a couple years ago, after about 50 years.
I am guessing that MaxLife is the best choice for it. $18/gal from Wartmart is hard to beat. There is conventional Valvoline ATF for $14/gal but I think the full synthetic Maxlife with the seal conditioners would be better for an aged transmission like this.
Thoughts?