Changing Transmission Fluid.
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Changing Transmission Fluid.
I have a 2005 Escape 4cyl 2WD. 135K Miles
The tranny has started shifting a little hard and the fluid is on the low end of normal on the dip stick.
I want to change the tranny fluid can someone provide me the steps? I just have little auto tranny experience.
Is it as simple as dropping the pan let fluid drain then put pan on and fill with fluid?
Thanks in advance.
The tranny has started shifting a little hard and the fluid is on the low end of normal on the dip stick.
I want to change the tranny fluid can someone provide me the steps? I just have little auto tranny experience.
Is it as simple as dropping the pan let fluid drain then put pan on and fill with fluid?
Thanks in advance.
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From: St Louis
Drain and fill (3x)
There's a drain plug on the bottom of the transmission (no pan or filter). Drain it out, fill it back up (3-5 quarts), run the engine a minute, repeat twice more. You'll end up with about 3/4 new fluid.
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Pump and dump
Disconnect return line from cooler and point into 5 gallon bucket. Run engine at idle until air starts to come out and cut engine. Refill transmission. Repeat once. Reconnect line and check fluid level.
There's a drain plug on the bottom of the transmission (no pan or filter). Drain it out, fill it back up (3-5 quarts), run the engine a minute, repeat twice more. You'll end up with about 3/4 new fluid.
or
Pump and dump
Disconnect return line from cooler and point into 5 gallon bucket. Run engine at idle until air starts to come out and cut engine. Refill transmission. Repeat once. Reconnect line and check fluid level.
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If you drive onto some ramps for clearance, and remove the plug, be prepared to catch 6 quarts. If you drain it cold, you'll get more fluid to replace. Capacity per manual is 10.2 quarts. If the fluid is not in bad condition, i.e., smelly and burned/black, changing 60% a few times will be pretty good preventive maintenance.
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