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To service or not to, that is the question. 2003

Lee308

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We have a 2003 Explorer V6 ohv 4WD and are trying to decide if changing the tranny fluid is a risk or not. It has 100K miles and I doubt it was ever changed since the rear differential had not. (I changed according to specs and looked untouched, yes I used friction mod) Fuel filter next on list today.

This vehicle never pulled anything and has spent its life on the interstate system. It has the tow package. I know the factory recommedations, or lack there of. Given this knowledge, would you service this tranny that has no problems and risk giving it some?
 






You won't hurt a healthy transmission by changing the fluid, unless you do something wrong. If it has no issues, and doesn't look burnt, a fluid change is a good idea.
 






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