for a DIY job, the best tool is a suction pump. Buy the 75W/90W GL5 lube in quart container & then use suction pump to pull some out of quart then pump into transmission. Use correct amount & be sure to not overfill. When it runs out the fill hole is a good indication it is full. Be prapared to catch any spillage with rags or paper towels, then I use cheap kitty litter or oil-dry to absorb the excess spillage.
Auto uses ATF+4 Manual uses a synthetic manual trans fluid made specially for the NV3500.
The transmission fluid is located in the transmission.
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid in your 5 speed manual transmission
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.
and automatic transmission does not require tranny fluid, as it is a "manual" and not automatic
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.
Manual transmission fluid type ....... MERCON automatic transmission fluid. - Haynes Manual #36071 - 1993-2005 Ford Ranger Pick-ups.
There are only two types of transmission fluid, standard or automatic. So, if you have an automatic transmission use automatic fluid and vice versa.
4 cylinder- AX5 6 cylinder- AX15
Neutral
Its gear oil
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid for the automatic and 5 speed manual transaxles according to the owners manual