Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Check Ford Escort Transmission Fluid

Research your Ford Convoy's transmission fluid regularly.


One of the unmarried most determining components on a vehivle is the transmission. Even the transmission fluid aligned is the most uncared for inspection performed on most automatic vehicles. A hale serviced and maintained automatic transmission on a Ford Convoy Testament typically deliver an stretched and dependable work. On the other hand, whether left unchecked, it can further be one of the most expensive repairs a vehivle owner could evidence. Simply checking the Ford Escort transmission fluid properly, and routinely, can save the transmission from conceivable failure.


Instructions


Grounds the vehicle on consistent ground and allot the emergency brake.3. Shift the gearshift through all gears slowly between park and low gear for three cycles. Set the gearshift in park and leave the vehicle running at idle speed.


1. Ride the vehivle for a short Journey to flushed the transmission fluid.2.



4. Locate the automatic transmission fluid level dipstick on the driver's side of the engine compartment between the engine and the firewall.


5. Pull the fluid level dipstick from the fluid tube and wipe it clean with a shop rag.


6. Reinsert the fluid level dipstick into the tube and push it in all the way.


7. Remove the transmission fluid level dipstick again and view the end of the stick to determine the fluid level within the transmission. Two marks are located on the dip stick marked "MAX" and "MIN." If the fluid level is between these two marks on the dipstick, the fluid is at the correct level within the transmission. If it's below, fill it with transmission fluid to a level between these two marks.


8. Replace the dipstick into the transmission fluid dipstick tube and push it in until it is seated completely.


9. Shut the engine off and close the hood.