pugsy
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- '92 XLT 4x4 (4 door)
I'm looking to change the automatic tranny fluid in my Explorer. It's a '92 4x4. Nothing wrong with it, just don't know the last time she was changed. Runs fine, shifts fine, OD works good. My only problem is a small lagging leak. I need to top up with about a 1/2 quart of ATF every month or so. Not sure if it's a seal or not. I tried tightening up the pan bolts, but didn't really make a difference. I've tried added a some "stop leak" stuff, seemed to slow it down a bit, but still dripping slowly.
So...my question. Is it hard to change the tranny fliud in the driveway? Is it messy? How many quarts of ATF will come out/need to go back in? I've From what I understand, basically you need to drop the pan, change the filter, and replace the gasket - right? Is this a hard job? Never done it before, and would rather save the $80+ they charge at the transmission shop. How much would it cost me to do this at home (how many quarts of ATF, how much is the filter & gasket).
Does anyone have pics of how to change the filter and replace the gasket?
Thanks for the tips!
So...my question. Is it hard to change the tranny fliud in the driveway? Is it messy? How many quarts of ATF will come out/need to go back in? I've From what I understand, basically you need to drop the pan, change the filter, and replace the gasket - right? Is this a hard job? Never done it before, and would rather save the $80+ they charge at the transmission shop. How much would it cost me to do this at home (how many quarts of ATF, how much is the filter & gasket).
Does anyone have pics of how to change the filter and replace the gasket?
Thanks for the tips!