how to change the transmission fluid

2009 FORD TAURUS
78,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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RJ0093
I'd like to know how to change the transmission fluid. Wat kind of fluid does it take as well?
Feb 1, 2016 at 2:21 AM
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JOHNNYT73
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This video shows the job being done on a similar car but the process is the same with diagrams below for your car.

https://youtu.be/NUOBl4bqtss

Here is a guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car.

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

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Feb 1, 2016 at 4:40 AM
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RJ0093
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Thank you johnnyt73. I realize it's not to difficult a task but I'm at the point in my experience with diy mechanics to make it happen.
Feb 1, 2016 at 5:35 AM
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