Drain out the Transmission Fluid and replace with the correct fluid. Some types of transmission fluid are incompatible with other types of tranmssion fluid or with the transmission itself, and can destroy your transmission.
Transmission fluid
regular automatic transmission fluid
it depends on the make & model of the transmission.
The type should be engraved in the automatic transmission fluid dipstick . ( if you have the 5 speed manual transmission it would have Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid in it from the factory )
According to the 1999 Ford Explorer owners manual ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid ) is used in all of the automatic transmissions and the 5 speed manual transmission * the type of transmission fluid used should be engraved on the automatic transmission fluid dipstick *
you can try transmission fluid
Well, if you only used a different grade of oil, like 10W-30 instead of 5W-30, everything should be fine 'til the next oil change. If you put the wrong type of transmission fluid in your transmission, like Dexron/Mercon instead of Chrysler ATF+4, get the fluid changed and transmission flushed immediately; incorrect transmission fluid type can ruin your transmission. If you put oil in your transmission, or transmission fluid in your brake fluid, or brake fluid in your power steering pump or engine (or any other variation of fluid confusion that may exist), you may be in for some costly repairs. Get the suspect system flushed and fluid changed as soon as possible.
Honda ATF-Z1 transmission fluid or a multi-import transmission fluid that meets the requirements for ATF-Z1.
Transmission fluid should not be used in place of power steering fluid. Power steering fluid is less compressible so that it can transfer power to different systems. Transmission fluid is meant for lubrication and has higher dimulsibility than power steering fluid.
A good automatic transmission fluid should be used for a 2007 Silverado. It is recommended that Dexron VI ATF from GM is used.
A 1998ÊPlymouth Voyager requires an uncommon transmission fluid due to the turbocharge that this engine has. The correct transmission fluid is Mopar ATF+3.
it should say in your owners manual.