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Question: how to change transmission fluid

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Visitor, 4.6L V8, Indianapolis, IN, May 12, 2011, 10:27

how do i change transmission fluid on a 2004 ford explorer

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    asetechtp May 12, 2011, 17:34
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    I would save that for a pro, this vehicle does not have a dipstick like most auto trans. There is also a fairly specific service procedure to fill it correctly which involves the use of a scan tool to monitor trans temp.

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