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2003 Mercury Mountaineer putting car in drive

Tiny
RFELLMANJR
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  • 2003 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
  • 6 CYL
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 142,000 MILES
When I start the car in the am sometimes I have to rev the engine a little to get it to go into drive or reverse. Once I start driving I do not have any problems including if I turn the car off, go into a store and come back out.
It only happens in the morning when I start my day.
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Monday, March 22nd, 2010 AT 11:39 AM

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Tiny
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Is the trans fluid clean and full? Has the check engine light come on?
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Monday, March 22nd, 2010 AT 11:26 PM
Tiny
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Its a sealed trans- no dipstick. I know I could check but I was thinking of taking ot and having filter, fluid changed etc.
Check Engine light NOT ON.
142,000 miles
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Monday, March 22nd, 2010 AT 11:50 PM
Tiny
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THere is a plug on the side of the trans that is used to check level and fill. The trans fluid should be full to the bottom of the bolt hole when removed.
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Monday, March 22nd, 2010 AT 11:53 PM
Tiny
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Should I drain and refill or just check and top off if necessary?
I am very handy so is the filter something I should also do/check?

Thanx so much
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Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 AT 12:05 AM
Tiny
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It really matters how many miles you have since the last service. I recommend every 30K for a service.
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Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 AT 7:20 AM

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