J-Doobers
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- January 29, 2019
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- City, State
- Reading Pennsylvania
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2000, V6 Ford Explorer
Hi there, first time poster long time lurker.
My Explorer had 120,000 miles on when I bought it, it approaches 180,000 now. That was about fifty thousand miles over the past 3-some years.
It has always shifted well while driving, and has always had a loud clunk when I shift into reverse. Recently I have thought about changing the transmission fluid, but since I'm pretty sure it has never been changed I am afraid to do it.
The car is pretty much pristine, besides a rather loud timing chain (it has been loud since i bought it) i think it has served me well. I would like to drive it as long as i can, but im afraid a transmission fluid and filter change after this long will destroy my transmission.
Can anyone offer some advice on the topic? I can provide more info if needed.
Thanks
My Explorer had 120,000 miles on when I bought it, it approaches 180,000 now. That was about fifty thousand miles over the past 3-some years.
It has always shifted well while driving, and has always had a loud clunk when I shift into reverse. Recently I have thought about changing the transmission fluid, but since I'm pretty sure it has never been changed I am afraid to do it.
The car is pretty much pristine, besides a rather loud timing chain (it has been loud since i bought it) i think it has served me well. I would like to drive it as long as i can, but im afraid a transmission fluid and filter change after this long will destroy my transmission.
Can anyone offer some advice on the topic? I can provide more info if needed.
Thanks