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Trans. dip stick

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I was sitting here thinking about our ST which is our second one and wondering why some aftermarket people haven’t designed a dipstick tube and dipstick that could make easy access to our trany’s. Doesn’t seem like rocket science. Being a little old and ocd it sure would be nice to switch to a aluminum larger capacity pan with a drain plug and have the ability to change the trany oil every 10,000 miles or so Too much time to think! lol. Jim IMG_1100.jpeg
 

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Looking above the dipstick I could see no room for a tube. I put a PPE pan with a drain. I drain and measure how much came out and put the same in and save the hassle of the dipstick next to the hot exhaust.


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Looking above the dipstick I could see no room for a tube. I put a PPE pan with a drain. I drain and measure how much came out and put the same in and save the hassle of the dipstick next to the hot exhaust.


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Probably a better idea. I’m just lazy but your idea will work for me. Thanks!
 

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STJIM said:
I was sitting here thinking about our ST which is our second one and wondering why some aftermarket people haven’t designed a dipstick tube and dipstick that could make easy access to our trany’s. Doesn’t seem like rocket science. Being a little old and ocd it sure would be nice to switch to a aluminum larger capacity pan with a drain plug and have the ability to change the trany oil every 10,000 miles or so Too much time to think! lol.
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There is just no room to put one. As mentioned, either the PPE or the Mishimoto pan have a drain plug for easy fluid changes.
 

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Thanks!
 

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Thinking about this and thought one of those aftermarket companies could design a curved fill tube that screws into the nut threadings that hold the dipstick in.
Instead of the dipstick, a sensor that would show fluid level at the proper fluid temp would be great.
 

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I would buy one tomorrow. Lol
 

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When doing a basic drain/filter/fill on the transmission, does the gasket need to be replaced everytime or is it reusable? What’s the best method to drop pan without getting fluid everywhere?
 

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When doing a basic drain/filter/fill on the transmission, does the gasket need to be replaced everytime or is it reusable? What’s the best method to drop pan without getting fluid everywhere?
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The best method is to use a fluid extractor.


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LuxST said:
When doing a basic drain/filter/fill on the transmission, does the gasket need to be replaced everytime or is it reusable? What’s the best method to drop pan without getting fluid everywhere?
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Per the service manual it can be reused if not damaged. Keep in mind if you pull it off and it’s damaged you might be waiting a few days to get one.

https://www.explorerst.org/threads/2020-explorer-10r60-transmission-filter-replacement-guide.5605/

Use a fluid transfer pump to pull as much fluid out of the fill hole before you drop the pan to lower the mess.
 

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I use this one to drain the oil out of my jet ski. It empties it out (4 Quarts) in about a minute or less.
 

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I use this one to drain the oil out of my jet ski. It empties it out (4 Quarts) in about a minute or less.
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That’s a good idea. I usually use a hand pump but this would be ideal.
 

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That’s a good idea. I usually use a hand pump but this would be ideal.
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You just need to have a good battery hanging around or some jumper cables. Also, priming with fluid first helps preserve the life of the pump. Dry starts wear out the impellar quick.
 

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BrooseDaMoose said:
I use this one to drain the oil out of my jet ski. It empties it out (4 Quarts) in about a minute or less.
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I guess you can just swap the hoses to use it to fill with oil? Or can it be done electronically by a reverse switch?
 

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I guess you can just swap the hoses to use it to fill with oil? Or can it be done electronically by a reverse switch?
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It only pumps in one direction so you’d just reverse the hoses.


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