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ADF020

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2018 FORD MUSTANG
2.3L
4 CYL
TURBO
2WD
AUTOMATIC
8,000 MILES

I have a 208 mustang ecoboost convertible. I am wondering:

1) How often and how do I change the fuel filter?

2) What tools and how do I change the automatic transmission fluid?

I know I need a pump for the transmission fluid but I am not sure which one, any help is appreciated!

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ASEMASTER6371

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Good evening,

1. Once a year

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-a-fuel-filter

2. Lift the car, use a big drain pan. remove all the bolts around the pan. I believe they are 10mm bolts.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

3. No pump needed. just a funnel and six quarts of fluid.

Roy

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Monday, December 31st, 2018 AT 6:27 PM

ADF020

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I have seen images like this, what is this things purpose if not to drain transmission fluid?

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Monday, December 31st, 2018 AT 6:44 PM

ASEMASTER6371

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That is for removing the fluid from the pan. Not needed.

When you remove the bolts, tilt the pan toward the drain pan to remove the fluid.

Use a funnel to install the fluid.

Roy

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Monday, December 31st, 2018 AT 6:53 PM

ADF020

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Where exactly do I install the new fluid?

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Tuesday, January 1st, 2019 AT 12:36 AM

ASEMASTER6371

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I am sorry. This transmission gets filled from under the car at the fill plug.

There are two transmissions and the one for yours shows this. I attached a picture for you to view.

The pump you showed earlier looks like a good tool to use to add the fluid. Just be sure you do not overfill the fluid level.

Roy

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