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Windstar transmission fluid - How much - what type - how to check levels - dipstick?
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The Owners Manual will have illustrations and detailed information regarding transmission fluids, specifications, location, how-to read the dipstick, etc.See "Related Questions" below for links to FREE online Owners Manuals
What's the type?
Mercon V is the specified fluid type
Recommend a Synthetic ATF - it will last longer and resist the heat better as well. You could also install the separate Transmission oil cooler and filter to help prolong the transmission life.
1995-1998 - 12.25 qts. / 11.6 liters
1999-2003 - 13.7 qts. / 13.0 liters
- After a fluid / filter change with just the pan off - it would take only 4.5 qts. to fill it back up. (The rest remains in the transmission lines, gears, torque converter etc).
- One should not have to add more than a quart or two - more than this indicates a serious problem or leak.
Where's the dipstick and how to check levels?
The dipstick is close to the driver's side of the engine compartment, back close to the firewall. If you are standing in front of the car, it will be just a bit to your left of the brake master cylinder, down low
Checking level (from the Owners Manual)
- NOTE: Automatic Transmission Fluid expands when warmed. To obtain an accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is warmed up (approximately 30 km [20 miles]). If your vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic during hot weather or pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be
turned off for about 30 minutes to allow fluid to cool before checking. - Drive the vehicle 30 km (20 miles) or until it reaches normal operating temperature.
- Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
- With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal, start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear ranges. Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage.
- Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running.
- Now it's time to pull the dipstick - wipe it clean - make sure it goes all the way back way in to get a good reading
Where to add more fluid?
Through the dipstick tube if automatic transmission.
Through a removable plug on the side of the transmission if standard/manual trans.
Refill through dipstick tube DO NOT OVERFILL
NOTE:- A long funnel will be handy to reach the top of the dipstick tube.
- Put in small amounts at a time to avoid over-filling
Where's the drain-plug and filter?
There isn't one a drain-plug - the 'pan' has to be removed to drain
See "Related Questions" below for draining & filter changing procedures
See "Related Questions" below for more Transmission fluid goes into the same small tube that the transmission dipstick is in.
You'll need a funnel with a somewhat long tube in order to reach down into the engine compartment to the top of the tube. This is well detailed and illustrated in the Owners Manual - See "Related Questions" below for more
Transmission fluid goes into the same small tube that the transmission dipstick is in.
You'll need a funnel with a somewhat long tube in order to reach down into the engine compartment to the top of the tube. This is well detailed and illustrated in the Owners Manual - See "Related Questions" below for more
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