Transmission Dipstick Mod

[Shotgun76]

So I've been wondering about this; I saw the following on an Expy 4th Gen FB group and $70 seems a lot better than the $300 B&M dipstick. What am I missing here? They look exactly the same except for the B&M logo on the cap?!?

2010-2023 Ford 150 10R80 6R80 4R75E Aode-W 4R70E Locking Dipstick Transmission 22200

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B&M Stick:

B&M F-150 Locking Transmission Dipstick 22200 (10-26 F-150) - Free Shipping

FREE SHIPPING! High-Quality and Convenient Transmission Dipstick. For quick and hassle-free checking of transmission fluid levels, switch to the BM Locking Tran

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[DieselMonk]

For what? I know there are some cars that do not have a dipstick. But why for the Expy? Might as well drill a hole in the firewall, install that gadget to check the oil level conveniently from the drivers seat?

 

[Bombtech59]

I bought one of those from amazon and used it to fill the transmission after I replaced the plastic pan with a aluminum pan with a drain plug. worked great for that. once filled I removed it and checked the level with the factory marked dip stick once it was right I reinstalled the factory plug.

 

[Trainmaster]

The biggest consideration: Is it made in China? If it is, I'm sure there are more than one way for it to cost me $9,000 in transmission repairs.

If so, I think the BombTech has the right idea. Trust it for about 15 minutes then take it out.