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Probably a stupid question about trans fluid
yea, I searched but most results dealt with rebuilds, etc., so here goes.
I seem to have a small trans leak around the gasket, specifically around 2 of the rear bolts. The bolts tight, but there's just enough fluid around the bolt head to make a drop of fluid on my drive about once every 2 or 3 days (when I drive it). Rather than spend the $400 or so to have a new filter, gasket & fluid job done (like I should) I'm going to have to skimp by grabbing a can of trans fluid. Question is... does it matter what type of fluid I use? Type F, H, mercon, dextron3 type3? I've probably lost less than a shot glass of fluid now, but I can't find any extra cans laying around the garage. I figure a $2 can of fluid will get me by until I have the money for a proper replacement.. but I didn't want to get the wrong type if there is any difference. I have a 96 4x4 auto 4.0l with less than 60k original miles. For 50 internet bonus points... When I get around to having the trans filter/gasket/fluid changed, do I need to change the oil as well? The stealership told someone I know they had to do an oil change when they had their trans filter/gasket/fluid changed. Sounded like a $59 pile of BS to me. I plan on going to one of the $19 quick lube places rather than pay Ford $59 for the privilege of setting in their waiting room. |
No, you don't have to change the engine oil if you change it at regular intervals. The tranny fluid should be Mercon ATF.
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use mercon V, if you pay $400 to have it done you shall be shot (lol), the engine oil does not have to be changed, and just do it yourself, buy a filter/gasket kit and 4-6 qts of mercon V and change it. buy a wix or good quality gasket and filter, try to find the gasket with the metal sleeves around the bolt holes, those work best usually
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Originally Posted by Toreador4x4
(Post 1519031)
use mercon V, if you pay $400 to have it done you shall be shot (lol), the eignien oil does not have to be changed, and just do it yourself, buy a filter/gasket kit and 4-6 qts of mercon V and change it. buy a wiz or good quality gasket and filter, try to find the gasket with the metal sleeves around the bolt holes, those work best usually
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oh s*** i may have to change my password, looks like downey was typin on my sn, i fixed it, sorry bout that! LOL
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lol i was reading and was like um WTF
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Save yourself the money and go to the parts store and buy the **** and do it yourself.
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