Literally can’t thank you enough I couldn’t find ANYTHING online about this but this so far has worked!! Thank you sooo much for making this!!!

I like these cars since it has the front split bench seating and column shifter. As well as them riding like clouds, being comfortable and made before the time of when all cars have to be race cars.

@fixfordtaurus4thgen545

3 жыл бұрын

It's a roomy car!

@42luke93

3 жыл бұрын

FixFordTaurus4thGen 👍

@christopherlitton696

3 жыл бұрын

@@fixfordtaurus4thgen545 how many quarts? I bought 12 quarts at advanced auto parts

@fixfordtaurus4thgen545

3 жыл бұрын

@@christopherlitton696 around 8 quarts. You can measure how much you took out to get a better estimate.

@buddyluv4200

11 ай бұрын

Spaceship shit

This just helped me big time in saving money for this car. Thank you so much

Good video dude!

Nice video man, thanks

I had a full pan of oil drop on my face and head. It took days to feel clean again.

@TrapAPMadeItSlap

4 ай бұрын

Bruh 😂

I was about to do this. My 2007 just went over 100k. NO DRAIN PLUG? I can understand maybe on my 74 nova. Even that I put a pan on that had a plug. Guess I won't be doing it. Thanks saved me the trouble. :)

@grantpeterson2987

Жыл бұрын

I've never seen a transmission pan have a drain plug. I think everyone that's ever changed the fluid has wished there was one. You always have to drop the pan to get to the filter anyway

@sacul7694

Жыл бұрын

@@grantpeterson2987 They sell them on Ebay with plugs now. You are right better to do the filter too.

@adam1885282

4 ай бұрын

Japanese cars have transmission, drain plugs, American cars do not that I've.

Try 8 pints, not 8 quarts. Later you stated about 5 quarts which is about right,that's 10 pints. Note to anyone trying to put 8 quarts into a Trans that takes 8 pints, it may fit but could blow out seals.

@fixfordtaurus4thgen545

Жыл бұрын

ATF fluid is commonly sold in quart bottles, just like oil. I measured the amount of fluid that came out in quarts because that's a more common measurement.

Great video. Was this for the Vulcan engine or the Duratec?

@fixfordtaurus4thgen545

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This is for the Vulcan engine, which is a 12 valve OHV engine.

We have an 07 taurus with 160,000 that may be getting close to needing a new transmission but until now our mechanic has suggested we don’t mess with it…that sometimes a fluid change causes problems. Thoughts ? Thx !

@fixfordtaurus4thgen545

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that is definitely high mileage for a transmission so I would say give it a try and if it doesn't work, then no harm done. Just be sure to do a "change" and NOT a "flush". If the tranny fails, then maybe it's time to move on to a different car since transmission repairs exceed the value of a good used car.

@nicholasscirollio913

Жыл бұрын

@@fixfordtaurus4thgen545 Is there a torque converter? If thats the case then is it sealed or is there a way to drain out the rest of the fluids?

@fixfordtaurus4thgen545

Жыл бұрын

@@nicholasscirollio913 There is a torque converter. It is not recommended to drain (aka flush) all of the ATF from and old car like this because it can do more harm than good. Just changing what comes out from the lower pan is ideal as show in the video. If you really wanted to drain out out the fluid from the torque converter, you have to disassemble the transmission.

@joshuamedina7292

Жыл бұрын

If your worried about transmission slipping when you do a fluid change (not a flush) just add some Lucas transmission stop slip when your putting back the same amount of fluid you dumped. Just remember that the Lucas is about 24oz so leave out 24oz of transmission fluid to make it even. You never want to over fill your transmission and also it's recommended that you run the car a bit before you check the fluid levels because transmission fluid expands when it reaches optimal temperature.

I have a 01 ford taurus should i change my transmission fluid or will the new fluid give me trouble? Anyone thanks

@fixfordtaurus4thgen545

Жыл бұрын

You should be able to safely change it like shown in the video, meaning only change what comes out when removing the bottom pan. It's usually not recommended to flush all of it because it might give you issues.

Is this the same procedure I have a 99 mercury sable with a 3.0 duratec

@fixfordtaurus4thgen545

Жыл бұрын

that's a different model and generation car, but they might have similar steps

hey I drive a 2000 taurus and my transmission light started coming on it only happens sometimes my wife says after about 50 miles and it blinks and it will go away if she shuts the engine off

@fixfordtaurus4thgen545

5 жыл бұрын

Start off by checking basic things like transmission fluid levels using the dip stick and for any leaks under the car. Transmission fluid on this car should be bright red. Check for any hard shifts while driving. Also check for any strange noises when changing from drive to reverse and vice versa. If all is good, then maybe it's time to have it checked via OBD2. The manual doesn't provide much help on this. The transaxle light could mean many things. Ultimately you want to have it checked by a trusted mechanic.

@fixfordtaurus4thgen545

5 жыл бұрын

I just googled this and it may be time for the car to get a transmission fluid "change". Don't flush it! Just change the fluid as show on this video and replace the filter.

@stevebutler812

4 жыл бұрын

Try changing the Transmission Speed Sensor. Easy fix and helps smooth out shifting sometimes.

My check transmission light came on what should I do on my 05 Ford Taurus

@fixfordtaurus4thgen545

4 жыл бұрын

A turned on check transmission light can be due to several things. If you think your transmission is good and shifts properly, try changing the transmission fluid as shown here first. Otherwise, the only way to know for sure is with a good OBD2 scan tool. Go to a trusted mechanic for them to tell you and hope that it isn't anything major. It has to be trusted mechanic though because they may want to sell you a full rebuild of the tranny!

@spartatacticalarms6914

4 жыл бұрын

FixFordTaurus4thGen I took it to many shops I paid 600 they all told me to replace my sensor everything else is fine

@keithroper7056

3 жыл бұрын

@@spartatacticalarms6914 would you happen to remember which sensor it is/ maybe where it's located?

Can I do this with a ford Taurus 2003 would it help because my transmission is slipping when I go up heals in Missouri, the fluid smells burnt I'm trying to do this tomorrow just bought car a few months ago just started doin this last month. Advice Emergency

@fixfordtaurus4thgen545

3 жыл бұрын

Yes give this a try, it's routine maintenance. First while the engine is running, do a level check of the tranny fluid with the dipstick. It should be bright red. If you decide to change the tranny fluid, don't forget to the change the filter. Also, while you're at it, you can add Lucas Transmission Fix and see if that helps www.amazon.com/Lucas-LUC10009-Transmission-Fix-oz/dp/B000ARTZPO/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=lucas+transmission+slip&qid=1611427769&sr=8-1 If doing all that doesn't help, then you probably got worn clutches or something else internal, which is expensive to fix and not worth it imo.

@makhulublue3138

3 жыл бұрын

What kinda transmission fluid do I use for 2003 ford taurus? And how many bottles of oil do I get to fill it back up after I'm done 2 or 3..

@justodiaz1858

3 жыл бұрын

@@makhulublue3138 You want Mercon V transmisission fluid. I like getting the Motorcraft brand, but feel free to buy whatever. I remember I needed about 7-8 quarts, so just go ahead and give yourself some leg room and buy 10 quarts by getting 2 of the 5 quarts jugs. Don't forget the filter!

@makhulublue3138

3 жыл бұрын

Thank yall✊🏾🤞🏾

@wilwert1746

Жыл бұрын

Definitely try a fluid change but the issue may be deeper, don't expect a transmission that acts like new.

I have an 06 Taurus. Is it possible to drain the torque converter?

@justodiaz1858

5 жыл бұрын

No, you will have to disassemble the entire transmission. Probably not worth it.

@jwandhistools

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@FlexSZN23

3 жыл бұрын

You could by repeating the drain & fill procedure 3-4x and driving a few miles in between the changes. That’s a safe way to thoroughly “flush” the transmission out completely

@jwandhistools

3 жыл бұрын

@@FlexSZN23 I would find a shop with a fluid exchange machine before I would do that.

What if I had a transmission fluid leak?

@julianadams3187

2 ай бұрын

Leaking from the pan

@fixfordtaurus4thgen545

2 ай бұрын

@@julianadams3187 That can happen if the gasket wasn't lubed prior to bolting back up. Also make sure all bolts are torqued in a crisscross manner. Don't over torque as you can snap them easily. Don't go over 20 ft lbs. Otherwise, you can try a different gasket or the Luca's Transmission Fix stop leak fluid.

Why cant the gasket be dry ?

@fixfordtaurus4thgen545

4 жыл бұрын

Installing dry gaskets makes them prone to leak.

@wilwert1746

Жыл бұрын

Dry gaskets may leak till they seal. Not as big an issue with the new rubber gaskets but the old cork were bad about that

About how much does this cost to do by a mechanic

@fixfordtaurus4thgen545

4 жыл бұрын

Jiffy Lube does them for like $130 around here in Chicago. Make sure it's a "change" and NOT a "flush". Flushes tend to leave the transmission in worse condition. Also make sure they change your filter.

@ducklin3550

Жыл бұрын

@@fixfordtaurus4thgen545 how much money did you save doing this ?

@fixfordtaurus4thgen545

Жыл бұрын

@@ducklin3550 The ATF fluid will be about $50. The filter and gasket will be about $25. Different mechanic shops will charge different. Excluding labor + tool cost, you can expect to save around $60. But it's more satisfactory knowing the job was done right and with good parts.

I have a 1999 mercury sable, same Exact car. How many QTS do I need When I flush out the old fluid ?

@fixfordtaurus4thgen545

Жыл бұрын

For just changing the fluid, I remember needing 6-7 quarts, though you should measure how much comes out to know for sure. It's not recommended to flush out the entire ATF.

Two comments: use a vacuum down the fill hole first. What about the fluid in the radiator?

@fixfordtaurus4thgen545

3 жыл бұрын

The goal is just to change a portion of the transmission fluid, not flush out the entire thing. Flushing is generally not a good idea, especially for older vehicles, since it tends to do more harm than good.

"Don't use a torque wrench, but torque them all down," when talking about the bolts...? Huh?

@fixfordtaurus4thgen545

4 жыл бұрын

In this case with old hardware even with a torque wrench you might over tighten and strip the bolts or your torque wrench could fail (ask me how i know). These bolts are only about 9ft/lbs and are not really critical. As long as you pre soak the gasket and tighten in a criss cross pattern, should you be able to hand tighten and not have leaks. Hand tightening is not accurate but it's good enough for this specific application. If your bolts feel snug by hand, that should be about 9-15ft.

@vincentgraziano8395

4 жыл бұрын

I understood him entirely. He meant snug them down firmly then go another half turn. I do that to every transmission I work on and I never have any leaks. But you should use a rubber pan gasket, the cork and paper gaskets suck. Believe me I know from experience, the paper and cork gaskets always leak regardless weather you torque to spec or not

@wilwert1746

Жыл бұрын

Snug bolts by hand til you see the gasket bulge slightly,don't make it push out

Transmission fluid leak

2004 Ford Taurus has NO tranmission dipstick or fill tube. Not consumer serviceable as far as i can tell. Told my daughter to get rid of that car asap... Effing Ford! WTF were they thinking???

@fixfordtaurus4thgen545

Жыл бұрын

That's surprising. If the transmission is sealed, meaning there is no fluid dipstick, then it was designed to never need a fluid change. Unless it's giving you problems, probably should just leave it as is, otherwise you can take it to a professional shop to have it changed...or yeah get rid of it considering the age/mileage of these cars.

@wildbill23c

Жыл бұрын

It has a transmission dipstick on the driver's side back towards the firewall. Should be a yellow or red handle on it...or someone took it out and never put it back in, but it does in fact have a dipstick normally...probably someone lost it or whoever serviced it last never put it back in. Even my 08 Explorer has a dipstick, you just have to crawl under it and get 3rd degree burns trying to get the dipstick in and out since its right next to one of the catalytic converters. I much prefer the older vehicles with under-hood dipsticks for engine oil and transmission fluid.

@wilwert1746

Жыл бұрын

I didn't know the exact year they started that but yes always check if the model has a transmission dipstick. A former boss played that trick on me on his 09 lincoln.

@wilwert1746

Жыл бұрын

​@@wildbill23cyes its yellow but don't expect it to still be yellow. I missed mine several times due to grease buildup camouflaged it.

@wildbill23c

Жыл бұрын

@@wilwert1746 Mine is yellow. The engine bay on my car is pretty clean for having 161k on it. My Explorer don't have a dipstick accessible from the top, have to crawl under it, and receive 3rd degree burns to get to it as the dipstick is screwed into the side of the transmission case right next to one of the catalytic converters...great spot Ford...couldn't have spend another 10 cents and just installed a normal dipstick.

Good vid. BUT, you fill to the what the manual says. Not based on an inaccurate measurement of what comes out. What if you have a leak? You guessed it. You won't put enough in!

@fixfordtaurus4thgen545

Жыл бұрын

The manual only specifies the total amount. When you do a transmission fluid change like shown in the video, the amount that comes out is much less than the total. So measuring what comes out is a good estimate. Although you should always check the transmission dipstick and fill if needed.

@wildbill23c

Жыл бұрын

This is why you should add a quart at a time. Its a lot easier to add a quart at a time than try and drain out the fluid when you have added too much to begin with. Don't just fill to the hash marks either, fill it to the top of the hash marks.

@wilwert1746

Жыл бұрын

Manual is based on a dry transmission, if you put in the full amount it will be overfill.

@wilwert1746

Жыл бұрын

That's what the dipstick is for, dipstick

Don’t use an impact the first damn thing he does is put surreal on it amateur mechanics

“Clean your gasket if you want to” ??? You have to add a brand new gasket, you sir do not know what you’re doing.

@fixfordtaurus4thgen545

Жыл бұрын

you don't always replace the gasket

@motivatethemind7895

Жыл бұрын

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