.... one more question and i swear thats the last one. To my knowledge the transmission fluid has never even been changed before. And i am now reading that using atf+4 is bad for your trans??? I added almost 2 quarts of it. Will that hurt my transmission?

 

ATF4 can cause issues with the clutch packs on the AW4 transmission. Dexron III/Mercon only. Keep in mind, the AW4 is not a Chrysler transmission.

 

So i basically wrecked my transmission?

 

I doubt it, not with 2 quarts. Since the fluid was in an unknown condition to begin with, I would do two drain-and-fills. I use NAPA house brand fluid, bought a case of it, 12 quarts, for two drain and fills.

 

Alright thank you, sadly cant happen yet. But in the near future i will plan on changing almost all the fluids anyways. Diff, Transfercase, Transmission. Coolant, Engine (as per usual) and possibly brake fluid if i go through replacing all my brakes. And i hear this alot but i am not gonna convert my rear drums to discs despite the benefits. It is my daily driver and cant afford to have it torn apart. So i am replacing the front discs and rear drums all with new hardware. I have a sticky front brake caliper or bad brake hose so i am replacing both to not deal with that crap lol. Theyre fine with normal usage but hit them hard like say an almost or full panic stop the front passenger brake starts sticking to the point i have to go back home and let it sit to return to normal. But thanks for the info! I guess i should have looked and read up on it more but that is what i had on hand sadly.

 

Six quarts will do one drain and fill and give peace of mind.
Regarding sticking brakes, check where the pads slide on knuckles. A groove or depression can form that prevents the pads from releasing. Attached picture shows grooves with blue tape and arrows, top and bottom.

 

I have checked those twice now and there isnt a groove or any signs its sticking there. But i will go back and take a look, I wire brushed it alot and greased it properly twice. Maybe if i redo it ill take some sanding paper and rub it smooth if there is a groove or something. Speaking of the pad slides between that depression or indent correct? It happened after like 8 years of storage. So maybe i missed a spot of rust or something or my suspicion is the caliper inside theres a buildup of something that gets stuck past that point the cylinder inside goes over. Whatever the case it is VERY annoying and love watching my gas gauge plummet lol.

 

The portion that the pads slide on should be smooth all the way across, no depressions.
If it sat for 8 years, I would highly suspect the caliper pistons.

 

On my F150, the temp gauges both engine coolant and tranny temp do work like an analog gauge is supposed to.
The oil psi gauge, not so much.

Another thing i miss on my F150 is NO system voltage gauge, just a dam F'n idiot light.

More and more new vehicles are designed this way to keep owners from bringing in their vehicles for questionable gauge indication warranty work.
And to trick others thinking they have the real deal gauges.