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73 messages, Last post on Dec 07, 2009 at 2:09 PM
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If I change the tranny fluid with a mechanic friend, does that effect the warranty? Do I need to have the dealer change it for $130.00?
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Replying to: jeffescapes (Jan 14, 2005 1:02 pm) |
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Replying to: KarenS (Jan 13, 2005 12:58 pm) Though the oil cap says to use 5W/20 weight oil, has anyone determined whether a heavier weight oil being better for this engine? Also, there's been an ongoing "arguement" regarding the different grades of ATF and I am wondering which is better? |
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Replying to: richcub2002 (Mar 13, 2005 7:51 pm) ATF: use ONLY the type specified by Mazda. In fact, with most OEM transmissions, use of a non-specified ATF could damage the unit. Note that OEMs engineer the high-tolerance internals of these complex trannies by factoring in specific characteristics of ATF which is often 'created' for this application. Other OEMs would do the same, making it economically viable to make it available for a broad range of transmissions. In the case of a single application of an ATF, to use any other type would cause failure of the tranny. For example, in Australia, Mitsubishi specified ATF - 2 - M for one range of car. Normal ATF2 led to burning of the internals. Type M prevented this, but because of its specific use, Type M was considerably more expensive. Hope this helps. (btw: I am an automotive engineer and mechanic).
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I have 49,000 (mostly highway miles). We do routine maintenance on our own. Would like to change spark plugs but wondering how hard it is going to be to get to them? Is this something we could do ourselves fairly easily or are we going to have to pay dealer because the spark plugs are too hard to get to?
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Replying to: darak (May 05, 2005 4:38 am) miles. I did not believe the hype-promise that the plugs will truly go 100K miles, per factory specs., so I changed them out with identical Motorcraft plugs. The three (3) plugs underneath the fake intake cover on the front-side are no problem. You just need a 10" extender on the ratchet with the proper spark-plug socket and you have it done in under 30 minutes. The rear-plugs are at the backside near the firewall and under the intake-manifold and require some up-top dissembly that only my mechanic friend could re-trace. You will need the change the intake manifold gaskets (pkg./kit~$10) after you remove both manifolds. It's a bit more labor-intensive for the back-three (3), but we still got it done in under 1 1/2 hours total time. If you are handy and are not afraid to tackle it, you may be able to do it just fine.
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| I just got a 2003 Ford Escape. I need to find the correct tool to remove the filter. Can you give me a part number and/or location to buy this???? Thanks. | |
I had an oil change and some rear brake work done and the guy asked me did I have a timing belt because I had 70K miles on the car - he said if I did it was time to get it changed. How do I know if I do - I looked in my book and I didn't see a mention of one - so should I assume I don't? 
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Replying to: lmartin (Jun 10, 2005 5:45 am) advisor, they should tell you. |
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