1991 Ford Taurus Transmission Fluid Checking

Tiny
OLDFOX
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  • 1991 FORD TAURUS
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,000 MILES
Greetings,
I noticed that there is a little leak of red Transmission fluid.
Could you please answer my questions below?
1. How to verify the correct level of the fluid? Do I need to start the car or can I use the dip stick when the car engine is turned off? Please provide some details.
2. What type of fluid should be added?

Thanks and best regards,

OldFox
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008 AT 9:43 AM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
  • MECHANIC
  • 17,250 POSTS
Check the fluid with engine and tranny at normal operating temp, engine running parked on level ground. Shift thru the gears, ending in park. Fluid should be within the crosshatch marks on the stick, use Mercon tranny fluid to fill it.
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Tuesday, February 12th, 2008 AT 9:54 AM

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