Mine shifts rough on the lower gears when the trans temp is cold. Once the trans temp comes up , the shifting smoothes out. I usually notice it for about five minutes in the morning when I take off for work.
Saved? Probably next to none. They certainly aren't going to fix a problem. But watching the trend over time can help you catch a problem early. They aren't just looking at metals in the oil. They check if your oil is still the weight it's supposed to be. Let you know if you have any fuel dilution. Indicators of coolant in oil. They're actually very thorough and it's info I like to have and can help your motor stay running good for longer.Honest question ... how many motors have those sheets of paper saved?
I can understand an oil temp and oil pressure gauge for piece of mind but never quite understood the oil analysis. Coming from a guy who has worked in industrial hydraulics the last 8 years, with the last 3 solely R&D.
Sometimes oil matters, most times it doesn't.
I've worked closely with Lubtech the last 3 years. Sent countless samples for R&D on hydraulic pumps. Still don't see a benefit for my Bronco engine. I wouldn't even need to pay for the results.
That's fine, no one is making you do it. Fortunately it's totally optional. Some of us will consider it valuable info, most won't give a fuck and that's okay. I won't be doing it every change on my Bronco for its lifespan. But in my 14,200 rpm motorcycle with a $15,000 engine I watch it closely, every change. In my RS with the made of glass and known for fuel dilution 2.3 it got a sample every other change at least. You better believe my 5.2 Voodoo will be getting regular samples, but I never sample my 6.0 because I simply don't care.
Holy cow! Nice Torino!! Wanna trade for an EB? 1969?
Thanks, still looks great for a 24 year old restoration, with under 40k miles on it. Worked with my dad and grandpa on it, will not be trading or selling it.
Yes exactly. Same.
Yes exactly.
I wouldn't be too worried about it. That's exactly what my Chevy Silverado was like - it had these hard BAM like shifts, sometimes hard enough to jolt the truck as the shift occurred. Exactly like you said, "hard shifts". It would get better as the vehicle warmed up - ie heading out from the house it would do the "bam" shift, but coming from the mall or whatever going slow, no issues with the hard shift.
Yessir it is awesome. Just pulling your leg. Enjoy, my friend!!
Ouch. Did it get increasingly worse, or just blow? ThanksMy Ford Explorer ST begun with very similar shifts. Whole new tranny at 13k miles.
Hello! Go ahead and privately message us with your VIN and the name and location of your Ford dealer. I'll look into this shifting concern for you. Thanks!
