> On August 13, 2019 at 11:09 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes > <[email protected]> wrote: > My 2013 F150 does not have a transmission dipstick as we know it either. > I am advised that there is a plug on the transmission that can be > removed and a form of short dipstick inside to check the level but I > have not personally looked for it or tried it. I am advised that Ford > did that because owners were pouring the wrong type of fluid into the > transmissions and ruining them and then seeking to have them repaired or > replaced under warranty.
Mbz sealed our transmissions and took away our dipsticks because the fluid lasted long enough to keep from killing the transmission during the warranty period. They did eventually admit the fluid was good for the life of the warranty, not the life of the vehicle. The stated reason was that more harm came from lint from shop rags on the dipsticks than from low fluid levels, and the transmissions with low fluid levels often needed rebuilding or resealing anyway. My Cruze has a level plug. Warm the car until the transmission fluid temp hits a certain number, then pull the plug with it idling in neutral and wait for it to stop dripping. That's still not idiot proof, at least one guy on an internet forum tried doing it with the engine off and wondered why a couple of quarts came out. Mitch. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
