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Runnin'OnEmpty, Thanks thats what I'll use then. Can you get air in the system using the turkey baster method of fluid change? Dan

Dogfriend, Thanks, that makes sense. Either my trans or my power steering is now making a whine since I replaced the fluid in both systems with Mobil One ATF. Everything works fine but it is making a whine. I don't know if I got air in the system or what. I know I ran it 10 yards up the...

So if I drain my pan 3 times I have replaced 12 quarts of fluid?

Power Stering Fluid What do you use for power steering fluis on a 1999 Explorer? I was tempted to use Mobile One Synthetic Dextron Mercon ATF. Will this work?

Trans Flush I removed my trans pan and installed a drain plug at 50,000 miles. I have a 1999 5 speed automatic. I drain the pan and replace the trans fluid in the pan every 10,000 miles. Is this almost as good as good as a power flush?

Trans filter Do you have to use a specific transmission filter from Summit? Can you use a Fram engine oil filter? Maybe a larger capacity Fram for a 1 ton truck or a 460 or a diesel something like that? Do you filter the fluid hot (before the trans cooler) or cool (after the trans...

Guys - thanks for the info. My door tag does indeed say "46". Which I now know means my EX was built with a 3.73 open rear end. My revs on the highway make me think that I have a 4.11 or a 4.56. Does anyone know what rpm my tach would read at 60 or 70 mph in 3rd or 4th gear?? For tires...

Axle Ratio I have a 4 door 2 wheel drive automatic 1999 XLS Explorer. The engine seemed to rev pretty high on the interstate. I calculted the axle ratio from the speed and rpm to be 4.1 : 1. The dealer told me that Fords records shom my Explorer was built with a 4:56 : 1 rear axle ratio. I...