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I have an 03 MM 300a, I have had the car for a month and a week, should I mess with the tranny fluid??? it changes fine no problems, 1st day I bought I put 500 miles on it and no problem... Fluid appears to be bright red, this car is my daily driver... Or like that saying if it's not broken don't fix it, but I like to proactive then reactive...
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When in doubt, change it out.
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^^^THIS^^^When in doubt, change it out.
I would also change the filter.
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Colour is not a good way to judge transmission fluid. Just because it isn't oxidised (brown) doesn't mean it's good. It can still be contaminated and/or the additive pack can be depleted.Originally Posted by Gerry24
Unless you have maintenance records showing it's been changed recently, do it now.
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2004 Grand Marquis LS Limited Edition
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Weißbirke Plünderer
Mercon V too. No dexron compatible mumbo jumbo fluid
2004 SB Ported Trilogy 48
Has supporting mods and stuff
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I'd invest in either an aftermarket deep pan with a drain plug or just install a drain plug in the existing pan. Drain and refill every other oil change and you'll keep the tranny fluid in good shape. As stated ONLY use MerconV fluid.
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Unless you know the service history I'd drop the pan and replace the filter. If the "lollipop" is still in the pan the pan has never been dropped. You can reuse the OEM gasket, no need to replace it.
“When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
Ronald Regan
"The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
is to kill them, keep on killing them, until you kill the last one, then you kill his pet goat."
Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters
“Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
"I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
General James Mattis
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Thank you gentleman...im going to get right on that
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Any suggestions on what type of pan to look for???
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Plenty to choose from B&M , TCI , Uhaul pan , I have a Mag Hytec double deep pan a bit pricey but extremely nice!
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I'll second the Mag Hytec pan, increased capacity, good ground clearance (if you don't get the super-deep model). It features excellent construction and serviceability with a magnetic drain plug, at a higher price.
If cost is an issue you can do the U-Haul pan and get the serviceability of a drain plug without the cool factor of rigid cast aluminum cooling and extra capacity.
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2004 Silver Birch Marauder 130K miles
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This one you guys talking about...
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Yes sirrrr!
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I have the double deep! my headers hang lower than my trans pan , and it has an O ring gasket!
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