manual transmissions are sealed and you cant do it like u would for a automatic. take it to the shop or somewhere that has the proper tools. also if it is a high milage trans buy changing the fulid u cause more problems then what its worth.
You can use any SAE certified transmission fluid in your 1998 Ford escort manual transmission. Make sure the transmission fluid is for your manual transmission and not an automatic transmission.
To change the transmission fluid on the manual 1998 Ford Escort ZX2, drain the fluid from the drain hole near the speed sensor. Then refill the fluid using the plug in the side of the transmission.
If you have an automatic transmission there is no drain plug, you'll have to drop the pan to change the fluid. If you have a manual transmission the drain plug is in the center on the bottom.
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid in your 5 speed manual transmission
the car has to be warm running, in park, and level to check the transmission fluid
According to the 1998 Ford Escort Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering fluid )
I remove the VSS, and fill with 3.5 qts of fluid(syn preferably), then reinstall the vss...
and automatic transmission does not require tranny fluid, as it is a "manual" and not automatic
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid ( according to the Owner Guide )
Manual transmission fluid type ....... MERCON automatic transmission fluid. - Haynes Manual #36071 - 1993-2005 Ford Ranger Pick-ups.
Its gear oil
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid for the automatic and 5 speed manual transaxles according to the owners manual