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Auto fluid in manuel tranny.


GeorgiaBoy 87

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My truck has a 5spd manuel, The fluid is starting to look dirty. the chilton book says it takes mecron auto transmission fluid. Is that right?
 


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Yep. Mercon ATF is the correct fluid. I just changed the fluid in my 95 Ranger 4.0 5 speed this weekend and all is well.

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Mercon V is the correct fluid for his application. His transmission is equipped with different syncros, plastic like.
 
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I changed the fluid. The old stuff was black and the drain plug was covered with metal shavings. I had a hard time getting new fluid back into the tranny (long story). anyway got it done. now I'm noticing a minor leak around the plugs. what can i do to stop it.
 
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Are you sure the leak is at the drain/fill plugs, not at the shift rail plugs at the top rear of the trans?
 
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It wasnt leaking before i changed the fluid. It could be though.
 
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I looked at it this morning, still seeping out of the plugs. would Teflon tape help? There tightened alittle past hand tight.
 
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