Bob Explorer 200
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- October 20, 2010
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- City, State
- Boston, MA
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2002
I've got a 2002 2WD Explorer that seems to have a transmission problem. The engine often seems to be racing when I'm driving and it sometimes hesitates when I put it in gear--doesn't move right away.
QUESTIONS:
1.) I would like to check the transmission fluid but, since it doesn't have a dip stick, I'm not sure how to do this. I have a jack and jack stands and can probably get a friend to get under it if I need to. I'm elderly with health issues.
2.) The ATF is probably a bit old at this point and I'd like to change it. How do I go about doing that?
3.) I brought it to two different mechanics to have the transmission flushed out, but both told me they would more than likely break the copper tubing if they tried to flush it. Was this just a line they were giving me or is that a legitimate concern? Can I flush it myself in my garage without having to buy expensive equipment and, if I am going to need new tubing lines, what would be a ball park figure on the parts cost?
Will appreciate any help on this. I tried doing a search but couldn't seem to find much.
QUESTIONS:
1.) I would like to check the transmission fluid but, since it doesn't have a dip stick, I'm not sure how to do this. I have a jack and jack stands and can probably get a friend to get under it if I need to. I'm elderly with health issues.
2.) The ATF is probably a bit old at this point and I'd like to change it. How do I go about doing that?
3.) I brought it to two different mechanics to have the transmission flushed out, but both told me they would more than likely break the copper tubing if they tried to flush it. Was this just a line they were giving me or is that a legitimate concern? Can I flush it myself in my garage without having to buy expensive equipment and, if I am going to need new tubing lines, what would be a ball park figure on the parts cost?
Will appreciate any help on this. I tried doing a search but couldn't seem to find much.
