explorerscope
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- December 25, 2004
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- City, State
- Deland, Florida
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1993 explorer 4D 4x4 auto
My 93 Ford ex has transmission slipping and was not properly going into overdrive. I visited 2 trans shops today, both said I need a rebuild and I wondered why they would come to such a quick conclusion after a quick test drive and estimate for rebuild at $1200 to $1500 bucks. I decided to visit Autozone to have my codes read cause the check light was on(the trans shop was not able to get the codes-used wrong test block..duh). Codes revealed a bad trottle sensor and nothing concerning the trans. I brought and installed the sensor and the check engine light hasn't come on since. I asked about additive to stop slipping and after putting in like 12oz it has been driving almost perfect.The product was Lucas(dont remember full name)
I think the trans fluid is worn and needs to change but the trans shops said I should not change my fluid and do a flush cause that would do more damage, are they right about this?
I am thinking that since it is in working order with the additive/clenser, maybe I should do the flush and change the filter and see if just old fluids was the problem and there seems is be no more mechanical problems since I put that stuff in. I only had the vehicle a month. Also would seafoam help clean out the junk in there? I looking for all options besides a rebuilt cause it seems like thats all the trans shops wants ; to get money out of me.
I think the trans fluid is worn and needs to change but the trans shops said I should not change my fluid and do a flush cause that would do more damage, are they right about this?
I am thinking that since it is in working order with the additive/clenser, maybe I should do the flush and change the filter and see if just old fluids was the problem and there seems is be no more mechanical problems since I put that stuff in. I only had the vehicle a month. Also would seafoam help clean out the junk in there? I looking for all options besides a rebuilt cause it seems like thats all the trans shops wants ; to get money out of me.