Ford taurus transmission fluid

Post by webbrook » Mon Mar 12, pm.

Log in. Sign up. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I looked in the wiki and it recommends Mercon V transmission fluid. What are the differences between the different types of transmission fluid and why is this one recommended over the others? Also what would be a good filter to put.

Ford taurus transmission fluid

In short: The key is to choose the right quantity, quality, and type of lubricant you will use. There are manual transmission fluids and automatic transmission fluids. This information is usually found in the owner's manual. If there is an emergency and you do not know which transmission fluid you should use, you can use a SAE 75W fluid, and your transmission will be safe until you can buy the right one. Nowadays, there are almost no fluids with only one type of viscosity. Those fluids are called monograde oils. You will usually find multigrade oils. Multigrade oils can flow as if they had 2 different viscosities since they can be exposed to both low and high temperatures. Because of this, the oil can flow efficiently in both cold and hot temperatures. You can usually find this information in the owner's manual. If there is an emergency and you do not know which kind of oil you need, you can use a GL-4 oil until you can buy the right one. These standards will indicate the properties of the lubricants and we should take them into account when we choose the oil we will use for a refill. If the recommended standard for your Taurus is GL-4, you should use a GL-4 oil; this way the bronze synchronizers of your transmission will not be ruined by the sulfur found in GL-5 oils. Automatic transmission fluids are usually called ATF. They are typically red or green to distinguish them from other types of oils.

What is the transmission fluid of your Taurus, and when should you change it?

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Getting Started - Prepare for the transmission fluid level check. Open the Hood - How to pop the hood and prop it open. Transmission Fluid Check Level - Read dipstick or look at check plug hole to determine transmission fluid level. Add Transmission Fluid - Determine correct fluid type and add fluid. More Info. Hans Angermeier is an ASE certified Maintenance and Light Repair Technician and has produced over , videos showing drivers how to fix things on their cars. He has broad expertise on basic repair procedures covering the majority of cars on the road.

Ford taurus transmission fluid

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Search your problem. Quick story. Have you found an error in this guide? A big part of selling cars is the Total cost of Ownership. If so, let the dealer do it for peace of mind I would just do the above pump and dump. Post by ctrcbob » Wed Mar 14, pm. This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Make sure you get a price breakdown of labor, parts, materials I recommend changing the fluid and filter, much like the traditional method You will usually find multigrade oils. Also what would be a good filter to put. Insert Quotes Quotes Post Reply. They were developed for automatic Toyota cars.

Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid. However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not working properly, i.

Personally I wouldn't trust a quick lube place to check the oil let alone change it. That's pretty much what they told me. What is the transmission fluid of your Taurus, and when should you change it? DSG fluids: They lubricate, trigger and refrigerate the gear components. I am actually curious if anyone has seen anywhere the formal Mercon V specs. If there is an emergency and you do not know which kind of oil you need, you can use a GL-4 oil until you can buy the right one. How many miles do you have on that car and when was the last time fluid was changed? In short: The key is to choose the right quantity, quality, and type of lubricant you will use. Personally I let the dealer do the engine oil changes for the first years, then I'll generally do them after that. As a little time went by the tranny seemed to also be a little smoother. Kinda strange eh?