A failed seal in the adapter at the transmission.
You need to remove the speedometer sending unit from the transmission - this hole is the hole you put new fluid in. Trace where the speedometer cable (mechanical cable, not electrical) is going, it starts on the firewall behind the dash cluster.
1) Locate the speedometer cable attachment to the transaxle (just behind the intake manifold on the drivers side USA models) 2) Disconnect the electrical connector form the speed sensor 3) Remove the screw and retaining clip from the speedometer cable (completely move them out of the way so they do not fall into the transmission) 4) Remove the speedometer cable 5) Fluid should be between the top and bottom of the speedometer cable gear 6) Fill as needed 7) Check o ring on the speedometer gear housing replace it if it is damaged 8) Re-install the speedometer cable assembly, retainer, bolt, and electrical connector Remember the Escort uses automatic transmission fluid in the manual transmission for the 1991 - 2000 models' If you want to change the fluid Drain the fluid (drain plug on the bottom of the transmission) Re-install the drain plug. Remove the speedometer as stated above Add 2.9 quarts of Mercon ATF to the transmission Re-install Speedometer cable
The manual transmission in an Escort is a Mazda built unit. Like most Mazda manual trannies, it uses Mercon or Dexron fluid, which is a very common, generic automatic transmission fluid. It's often sold as "multi purpose" atf.On most models, the fluid is added through the speedometer cable hole; the speedometer cable and gear have to be removed to fill it. You remove a single small bolt, and then you should be able to pull the cable and gear out of the top of the transmission. Often it is stuck.The speedometer gear can be used as a dipstick for the fluid level - it should touch but not completely cover the gear.
You have to disconnect the speedometer cable to check it. There are no marks but halfway up the gear is where the fluid should be. Then pump fluid into it if its low.
go to autozone, they'll tell you how much and what type of transmission fluid to use. I'm not sure of the automatic transmission fluid, but the manual transmission uses regular transmission fluid. Autozone will tell you how much to put after you drain it all from the big bolt at the differential. you have to fill it by taking out the speedometer cable at the top of the differential, use a long skinny funnel to fill it, and have fun trying to get the speedometer cable back in by aligning the plastic gear on the cable. takes some work, just wiggle it around until it falls into place and then tighten the screw that holds the cable to the differential.
A manual transaxle requires 2.9 quarts of MERCON automatic transmission fluid. Fill at speedometer cable connection.
why don't you put the tranny fluid in the same tube that the dipstick is in you just need a funnle with a skinny neck about $4.00 at the auto part store
For the speedometer cable to work properly in a 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme with a 350 Hydramatic transmission, it requires a secure connection to the transmission and must be adequately lubricated. If fluid is leaking where the cable enters the transmission, it may indicate a worn or damaged seal, which could lead to inaccurate speed readings and potential damage to the cable. Addressing the leak by replacing the seal and ensuring the cable is properly installed can restore functionality. Regular maintenance of the cable and surrounding components is also essential to prevent future issues.
You have to remove the speedometer cable (follow it from the firewall, all the way down to the transmission) Remove the cable, then wiggle the speedometer gear out... add fluid there. Here's a link I found when I was looking into the same thing: http://www.mx-3.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=70176&hilit=speedometer+cable
I have a 89 tracer with a 5 speed manual transmission. When I had the transmission oil changed they removed the speedometer cable from the transmission and filled it through the odometer drive mounting hole. I laughed at the mechanic but he said that was the only way to do it. If there is no other hole to check the oil I guess you may have to pull the odometer cable to check it!!! Hope this helps you out. RG
in a manual transmission escort follow your speedometer cable to the transmission, there is a 10mm bolt and a clip holding the speedo cable in, you read the gears to check fluid level and add fluid in the little hole, BUT BEWARE, The plastic holder for the speedo cable is broken VERY easily if too much force is used, your better off going to a dealership or a cheap mechanic to have it checked,
YOUR CAR TAKES ----GEAR OIL---- IF MANUAL TRANS,,NOT AT/FLUID,,,,,THIS IS COMING RIGHT FROM MY HAYNES MANUAL......"""REMOVE THE SPEEDOMETER CABLE DRIVE PINION FROM THE TRANSAXEL ADD LUBRICANT THROUGHT THE OPENING.REINSTALL CABLE PINION"""""...........IT DOES NOT SAY ABOUT FILL LEVELS...........BUDDY MACK