To change the Transmission Fluid in a 1998 Ford Explorer, start by warming up the vehicle, then lift it and secure it on jack stands. Remove the transmission pan bolts and gently lower the pan to drain the old fluid. Replace the filter, clean the pan, and reinstall it with a new gasket. Finally, refill the transmission with the appropriate type and amount of new fluid, checking the level with the dipstick as you go.
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid in your 5 speed manual transmission
Check transmission fluid level Try changing fluid and filter (if any) May need transmission rebuild
The automatic transmission fluid dipstick is on the passenger side of the engine by the firewall
There is no dipstick for the manual transmission , the fluid level is checked at the fill plug on the transmission ( underneath the Explorer )
When changing the transmission fluid and filter of a car, it is best to know how much transmission fluid goes back into the car. The 1998 Bravada takes close to 12 quarts of transmission fluid to fill.
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid ( according to the owners manual )
You can check the transmission fluid level in your 1998 Chevrolet Corvette with the transmission fluid dipstick. The transmission fluid dipstick will have indicating marks as to the level of the transmission fluid.
On a 1998 Ford Explorer : The automatic transmission fluid dipstick is located near the firewall , on the passenger side of the engine , in the engine compartment Pull out the dipstick and use a funnel to add transmission fluid ( the type used should be engraved into the dipstick )
According to the 1998 Ford Explorer owners manual : ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid ) The all wheel drive transfer case takes 1.3 quarts
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Transmission overfilled ? so when the transmission fluid is heated up it expands and comes out the vent tube Have you been driving through water ? Got water in transmission so its overfilled , resulting in transmission fluid coming out of vent tube
It could be caused by low transmission fluid level, dirty transmission fluid, a faulty torque converter clutch solenoid valve, or an internal transmission mechanical problem. Try dropping the transmission pan and changing the transmission oil filter and transmission fluid.