Ford Mustang Auto Trans Fluid Level Check - No Dipstick

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  • @WeberAuto
    @WeberAuto  5 років тому +9

    My ATF fluid research has led me to discover the following information. I document it here as well as on several Wikipedia pages I created/modified on Mercon, Dexron, Mopar, and Toyota automatic transmission fluids.
    Lifetime Fluids and Dipstick-less Transmissions:
    The 1967 Ford Type-F fluid specification was intended to produce a “lifetime” fluid which would never need to be changed. This is the first of many Ford “lifetime” fluids. The 1974 Ford Car Shop Manual reads "The automatic transmission is filled at the factory with "lifetime" fluid. If it is necessary to add or replace fluid, use only fluids which meet Ford Specification M2C33F. Many other transmission manufacturers have followed with their own "Lifetime" automatic transmission fluids".
    To understand how a fluid can last a "lifetime", a study of the 1939 Chrysler Fluid Drive Fluid is needed. The November 1954 edition of Lubrication Magazine (Published by The Texas Company, later known as Texaco) featured a story called "Evolution of the Chrysler PowerFlite Automatic Transmission". This article described the fluid used in the 1939 Chrysler Fluid Drive and its subsequent revisions and enhancements through 1954.
    A section of the feature described the lubrication of the Fluid Drive's fluid coupling, it reads "The fluid drive fluid coupling is par­tially filled with Mopar Fluid Drive Fluid, a spe­cial highly refined straight mineral oil with a viscosity of about 185 SUS at 100° F., excellent inherent oxidation stability, high viscosity index (100), excellent ability to rapidly reject air, very low natural pour point ( -25° F.) , ability to ade­quately lubricate the pilot ball bearing and seal surface, and neutrality towards the seal bellows.
    The fluid operates under almost ideal conditions in what is essentially a hermetically sealed case, the small amount of atmospheric oxygen initially pres­ent being removed by harmless reaction with the fluid so as to leave a residual inert (nitrogen) atmosphere. As a consequence it has not been necessary to drain and replace the fluid, and the level-check recommendation has been successively extended from the original 2,500 miles to 15,500 miles and finally to "never" - or the life of the car.
    Since drains and level checks were not only unnecessary but frequently harmful ( through the introduction of more air, and seal-destroying dirt) Chrysler eventually left off the tempting level­ inspection plugs. This mechanism is therefore one of the very few that is actually lubricated for the life of the car. There are now myriad examples of couplings that have operated well over 100,000 miles without any attention whatsoever and were still in perfect condition when the car was retired."
    Umbrella Style Automatic Transmission Air Breathing Suppressor (TABS) from a 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV
    Any automatic transmission fluid will last longer if the transmission case could be hermetically sealed, but transmissions have several potential entry points for air:
    1. The Dipstick Tube. Any transmission with a dipstick tube has the potential to let additional oxygen into the transmission through a dipstick or dipstick tube plug that is not fully seated in the tube, or through the process of using the dipstick to check the fluid level. Many modern transmissions do not have a dipstick, they have sealed transmission fluid level check plugs. By removing the dipstick, the transmission manufacturer has also removed a potential entry point for oxygen; this reduces the potential for fluid oxidation. A sealed transmission will have longer transmission fluid life than a non-sealed transmission.
    2. The Transmission Vent. Transmissions need vents to compensate for internal pressure changes that occur with temperature changes. Without those vents, pressure could build resulting in seal and gasket leaks. Older transmissions had large vents with not much more than a steel wool filter to keep out larger contaminates. The large vents allowed for easy inlet and outlet of air which results in additional oxygen being introduced into the transmission. Oxygen reacts with transmission fluid and can cause oxidation, rust, and corrosion. Ford, and other transmission manufacturers have learned to use smaller vents with one-way Transmission Air Breathing Suppressor (TABS) valves in them to prevent oxygen entry into their transmissions.
    Any automatic transmission fluid will last longer if it comes from an unopened container
    1. Containers storing automatic transmission fluid (ATF) should always be sealed; if exposed to the atmosphere, ATF may absorb moisture and potentially cause shift concerns.
    2. When performing repairs on ATF equipped transmissions, it is important to use only new, clean ATF when refilling the transmission. Never reuse ATF.
    Lifetime automatic transmission fluids made from higher quality base oil and an additive package are more chemically stabile, less reactive, and do not experience oxidation as easily as lower quality fluids made from lower quality base oil and an additive package. Therefore, higher quality transmission fluids can last a long time in normal driving conditions (Typically 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or more).
    The definition of 'Lifetime Fluid" differs from transmission manufacturer to transmission manufacturer. Always consult the vehicle maintenance guide for the proper service interval for the fluid in your transmission and your driving conditions. Example: A 2018 Ford F-150 with "Lifetime Fluid" could have three different fluid service intervals depending upon how the vehicle is driven:
    1. Normal Driving - Normal commuting with highway driving, No, or moderate, load or towing, Flat to moderately hilly roads, No extended idling. Replace automatic transmission fluid every 150,000 mi (240,000 km)
    2. Severe Driving - Moderate to heavy load or towing, Mountainous or off-road conditions, Extended idling, Extended hot or cold operation. Replace automatic transmission fluid every 30,000 mi (48,000 km)
    3. Extreme Driving - Maximum load or towing, Extreme hot or cold operation. Replace automatic transmission fluid every 30,000 mi (48,000 km)

    • @Kevinb1821
      @Kevinb1821 4 роки тому

      WeberAuto I really don’t like that car manufacturers don’t have dip sticks or ways to fill and drain auto transmissions anymore. I have a manual in my mustang and it’s
      Still a pain to change. The fill bolt is a pain in the ass to get to and instead of pumping it in I put a hose through the shift boot into the fill hole and hade a funnel connected to the other side and slowly filled it up. It was a slow process lol and I had to have someone watch to make sure the fluid wasn’t dripping down the side of the transmission.

    • @davidryder3492
      @davidryder3492 3 роки тому

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    • @andresking6220
      @andresking6220 3 роки тому

      @David Ryder Try Flixzone. Just google for it =)

    • @jaxxonleighton4105
      @jaxxonleighton4105 3 роки тому

      @David Ryder i would suggest FlixZone. Just google for it =)

  • @solitaire5142
    @solitaire5142 2 роки тому +16

    What a proceedure.. I guess a simple dipstick made too much sense. Bravo Ford engineers..

  • @randomness72838
    @randomness72838 Рік тому +3

    Jesus you’re a life saver. For whatever reason this is not talked about anywhere.

  • @ffas23
    @ffas23 5 років тому +8

    Summit and Jegs sell a dipstick kit for this Transmission. I put the kit in my daughters 2007 Mustang after I took the pan down and replaced the transmission filter when the car went over 100k miles. The kit comes with a replacement transmission pan adapted to except the new dipstick holder tube and dipstick. It is so much easier to service the transmission now from under the hood like we did years ago with our vehicles. Refilling the Trans is a breeze now after replacing the Trans filter or to just check it. I can still check the fluid both ways either under the car or under the hood. It is so much easier to add fluid to the transmission now. Before the replacement Transmission kit what a pain it was trying to fill the transmission from the bottom of the car the only way it could be done.

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  5 років тому +1

      Thanks for your feedback

  • @tarabridges6269
    @tarabridges6269 Рік тому +3

    Thought I was losing it when I couldn't find the dipstick 😢. This is very inconvenient!

  • @MyLifeThai371
    @MyLifeThai371 3 роки тому +8

    Thanks for the video! I just added fluid to my 2005 Ford Mustang with the 4.0 v-6 engine. That pump was to expensive to buy, so they actually make a nipple specifically for adding fluids to the transmission on that model of mustang. I bought the nipple on e-bay for amazon. I paid $11 or $12 for it. I bought a little 12 volt fluid transfer pump on e-bay for diesel fuel for $20. It has the alligator clips that I just hook up to an extra car battery I keep around the garage and it works great for the project.

  • @ronaldcach2779
    @ronaldcach2779 6 років тому +13

    Thank you, professor. This fluid checking for my 2006 mustang was a mystery to me until now. [ OTC tools sells an adapter to connect to the drain plug, then use suction gun to add fluid [ part number for adapter OTC-6604 ]

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  6 років тому +1

      Thank you! and thanks for your feedback

  • @AmeKeaka
    @AmeKeaka 2 роки тому +6

    That was the BEST instructional video I've ever seen! Quick, concise, complete and to the point. Thanks for sharing!

  • @KatherineOrho
    @KatherineOrho 6 років тому +16

    BTW, John, you did a marvelous lecture on this. Excellent job. Thanks!

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  6 років тому +3

      Thank you

    • @amadodom2565
      @amadodom2565 4 роки тому

      @@WeberAuto I am a working car mechanic, I want to work with Possible

    • @amadodom2565
      @amadodom2565 4 роки тому

      @@WeberAuto I want to work with you😊

  • @tibs055
    @tibs055 4 роки тому +2

    Super glad I saw this before I went outside and had a fit looking for it. Thank you.

  • @truthsmiles
    @truthsmiles 4 роки тому +6

    I don’t even have a decent funnel... Ford expects me to have a hoist, a special fluid-adding contraption, and a FRIEND? Ridiculous.
    But seriously, theoretically could I add fluid immediately once I discover it’s low and while it’s still running as long as I don’t let the temp get too high?
    Great video thank you!

  • @wadez5946
    @wadez5946 Рік тому +4

    Really well done, to the book and very informative. Seems that Ford engineers designed the AT so that the owners/DIY mechanic were out of the equation. Maybe warranty concerns, etc. thank you for this video!!

  • @bmorg7244
    @bmorg7244 4 роки тому +22

    so instead of a $1.00 funnel, I need a $300 tool to add transmission fluid. How is this a better system?

    • @JoeBarroso-u9n
      @JoeBarroso-u9n 10 місяців тому

      Is not a better system, is Ford.

    • @jeffphillips7290
      @jeffphillips7290 8 місяців тому +3

      You can go to harbor freight and buy a 40-50 dollar pump and use that . The only difference is you just won’t have the so called special adapters. Just stick the plastic tubing up inside the transmission and pump the fluid in until it spills back out. I run my own auto shop and i do this quite often and have never had problems with this method.

    • @texasoweee
      @texasoweee Місяць тому

      You can also you use a 8$ manual transfer pump from harbor freight it should do the job if you are on a budget

  • @-BlackSunshine
    @-BlackSunshine 5 років тому +7

    Thank you for this, pretty much answered all my questions

  • @richardcraniumdicksinn3959
    @richardcraniumdicksinn3959 5 років тому +5

    You can buy a transmission pan w/ dipstick tube & stick for around $230.00 through
    Late Model Restoration . There are other sources as well. I have not purchased one but it sounds like a real good idea.

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  5 років тому

      Thanks for your feedback

  • @rxbots
    @rxbots 6 років тому +4

    Crazy to see Weber State here, my aunt is a professor there and my family has gone there for years! Thanks a ton for the video, going to make filling the transmission in my new 05 'stang way easier!

  • @mdlm2011
    @mdlm2011 7 років тому +82

    What a ridiculous design. Great presentation though.

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  7 років тому +1

      Thank you!

    • @joehenry2799
      @joehenry2799 7 років тому +15

      Most modern transmissions have a similar design. This is something called "lubed for life". If you think that is ridiculous wait till your car has no engine dipstick. A lot of Mercedes and BMW cars are like that. They just want your car to fail so you trade it in and buy a new one.

    • @jackpatteeuw9244
      @jackpatteeuw9244 6 років тому

      Larry Mac - I disagree ! This is a much better design than Ford's first attempt at eliminating the the dipstick where they just removed the tube and installed a very short dipstick in the same hole. (goo.gl/VN7j7r) Of course it could only be reached from under the vehicle. It also require a pump to fill.
      Personally, I think I would fill to the top of the stand pipe level while the engine is warming up and then just leave the inner plug out until the engine hit 100-120F.

    • @psychotrucker9880
      @psychotrucker9880 4 роки тому +2

      @@jackpatteeuw9244 you don't know what you're talking about

    • @ricky-sanchez
      @ricky-sanchez 3 роки тому +1

      @@psychotrucker9880 Lol it's almost like jack didn't even watch the video.

  • @ao2528
    @ao2528 5 років тому +4

    Excellent video with perfect easy to understand explanations, thanks.

  • @EASTCAMDENRD
    @EASTCAMDENRD 3 роки тому +4

    This is a great video. Nice job man. I appreciate it. I really do. I was losing my freaking mind looking for the transmission dip stick. 😂😂😂 thanks again

  • @bash5995
    @bash5995 7 років тому +5

    Awesome video, thank you for sharing your knowledge. That car is really clean underneath for a 7 year old car.

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  7 років тому +3

      Thank you! It is a training vehicle with only a few miles on it.

  • @evansshangarai8292
    @evansshangarai8292 2 роки тому

    Excellent demonstration Captain, you are the best, short and clear !

  • @MarioDallaRiva
    @MarioDallaRiva 7 років тому +7

    John, as always VERY informative video!
    A couple of questions:
    1) what's the best solution/solvent to clean the Mityvac container after the job is complete?
    2) does your wife know you're using her baking pan in the shop.
    Regards,
    Mario

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  7 років тому +3

      Thank you! Those are great questions! lol 1. I don't use a solvent to clean then tank, I just wipe it out and install the next fluid. You might check the Mity Vac website to see what they recommend. 2. I don't tell her ;) I use muffin tins and baking pans for my students to organize transmission parts while working on them. Recently I started using ziplock bags instead. Thanks for watching!

  • @CrazyPetez
    @CrazyPetez 5 років тому +4

    Nice! Simpler than the Toyota method I saw the other day. That Mustang looks like it’s a teaching tool. Underside looks showroom fresh.

    • @jamesj.litteriojr.433
      @jamesj.litteriojr.433 3 роки тому +1

      Dude, I have a 2013 Scion TC and it's just a bad and friggin" stupid!!! No disrespect. These auto makers are purposely doing this on f&*king purpose just to make it harder on the guy/gal who wants to do their own maintenance and not get raped by the stealership! I'm going old school very soon and not looking back.

  • @tracycolorado
    @tracycolorado 7 років тому +21

    Thanks John , i just don't get their logic . they went that far , they should have just put a fluid level sensor in

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  7 років тому +1

      Thank you! That would be nice

    • @iamdeadsilence
      @iamdeadsilence 5 років тому

      That's what I thought too.

  • @regthebackyardjackofalltrades
    @regthebackyardjackofalltrades 6 років тому +1

    Professor Kelly, This is very similar to all aircraft electrical generation transmissions and some flap transmissions. In the aircraft electrical Integrated Drive Generators(IDG’s) we cannot service them while the aircraft engine((Accessory Transmissions is moving at high speeds) is running due to the High Pressures produced by the oil in the transmission. There is also much more to be said about the workings of the IDG’s or Constant Speed Drives(CSD’s) but in our case oil needs to be added. On the Boeing 757’s Pratt or Rolls there is a prism sight gauge that is very hard to read if one isn’t at the correct angle. We use a fill and overflow tool to get reference of how much oil was added right after shutdown. I kept a ton of info out just to keep a relationship between cars and aircraft. My question is I heard of the saying growing up: “Oil is Better than No Oil...” I say this because of my limited space, at home I can place my Explorer on 4 Jack Stands but time safety and other constraints will prevent me from being able to have easy access. Most likely I will bring my Explorer to my Base Hobby Shop so that I can access the transmission safely. But for the mechanic that cannot afford a shop or to pay for the service I would like to ask if there is any alternative way of servicing the transmission for people that do not have access to lifts? If I’m putting too much thought into this topic, my love for learning all types of systems and finding alternative ways of completing a task safely and being able to repair my children’s vehicles without them going in debt I ask this in depth question.

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  6 років тому

      Excellent feedback! Thank you

  • @AaronKimmins
    @AaronKimmins 7 років тому +4

    You can still get the cheap tool from OTC on Amazon. It runs about $18 then the standard pump that fits quart bottles.

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  7 років тому

      True, this is the system shown in the video www.amazon.com/Mityvac-MV6412-ATF-Refill-System/dp/B00B1SLSIS/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1500900561&sr=8-6&keywords=aTF+pump

  • @I_amchris
    @I_amchris 4 роки тому

    Thank you I've been looking all over the place to find out how I check the transmission fluid since I dont have a dipstick and couldnt find anything

  • @manuelcastrillo7438
    @manuelcastrillo7438 5 років тому +2

    Great detailed video, thank you.

  • @leestewart3690
    @leestewart3690 6 років тому +1

    Great video, I can see what direction Ford is going with the no transmission dip stick.....

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  6 років тому +1

      Thank for your feedback!

  • @Frankie0100010
    @Frankie0100010 5 років тому +2

    Would you recommend changing the entirety of the transmission fluid at some point in the vehicle's life?

  • @ali19186
    @ali19186 7 років тому +1

    Great information this is ford dealership training level information and the fact that you torqued the fluid level plug awesome if only every one did this in real life

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  7 років тому +1

      Thank you! We teach our students to follow the instructions.

  • @Jupitermustangmike
    @Jupitermustangmike 3 роки тому +1

    Great video ! Thank you .I have used a lucas squirt bottle I squeeze it in 👍👍🐎🐎🐎🐎

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  3 роки тому

      Sounds great! Thanks for watching

  • @andrewk778
    @andrewk778 7 років тому +2

    ALWAYS and interesting and informative video. Thank you for sharing.

  • @prinsafro2148
    @prinsafro2148 7 років тому +3

    Thanks for your videos 👍🏿

  • @geojor
    @geojor 7 років тому +2

    thanks for sharing your knowledge ...

  • @flyobdab7746
    @flyobdab7746 4 роки тому +2

    Is it OK to put fluid in through one of the top holes at first to to get the bulk amount of fluid in?

  • @tecnaman9097
    @tecnaman9097 7 років тому +1

    At least with a mini dipstick in the 6R you can quickly check the ATF level when on the hoist for an OC. That Mity Vac kit with all the adaptors looks frighteningly expensive to me for the average small shop operator We had those 5R transmission in the Australian Ford Falcon . We called them the 'problematic' transmission due to various issues you would be aware of John. Thanks for the vid.

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  7 років тому

      Thanks for the feedback, I don't remember what the mighty vac kit cost, but i think it was around $350. The kit works on many other transmissions as well.

    • @throttlebottle5906
      @throttlebottle5906 7 років тому

      ouch expensive, making your own from a pump up "sprayer" sounds like the best plan.

  • @stevenjames7073
    @stevenjames7073 6 років тому +1

    Thank u for sharing,Excellent work...

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  6 років тому

      Thank you very much!

  • @M.Captain
    @M.Captain 7 років тому +2

    Was that hard for them to provision an electronic check of the fluid level?
    Is there any aftermarket solution for replacing the small dipsticks/missing dipsticks with electronic level checker?
    Excellent presentation, Dr. Kelly!

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  7 років тому

      Thank you! I am not aware of an aftermarket solution. Best wishes

    • @richardprice5978
      @richardprice5978 7 років тому

      M. CTR how about all 3 ways of checking the fluid levels. Good idea by the way but I've seen computers mess up so as the old standby I like checking it win I open the bonnet at the Side of the road way or at home and the plug would come in handy if I over fill it by accident it's probably the laziest and quickest way of emptying the excess fluid

    • @dyer2cycle
      @dyer2cycle 5 років тому +1

      ...they don't need an electronic monitor...they just need to put a d@mned normal dipstick on it...

  • @MrYAMAHA32177
    @MrYAMAHA32177 3 роки тому +12

    Wow, I can see the majority of these transmissions will never be checked.

  • @mellyrojas3219
    @mellyrojas3219 6 років тому +2

    I was wondering if you know when is it time to change or add trans, oil. I bought my car brand new back in 2008 an I have never done or know if they have ever checked my trans oil.

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  6 років тому

      Check the maintenance guide in your owner's manual. I suspect it is around 100,000 miles

  • @tugrulbey3095
    @tugrulbey3095 6 місяців тому +1

    What about filling it up with a large syringe? Isnt it much cheaper?

  • @psicopatalucifer
    @psicopatalucifer 7 років тому +1

    Thanks John nice video excellent info .!

  • @olemansailor6519
    @olemansailor6519 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for the video

  • @vatossan
    @vatossan 6 років тому +1

    ford needs to make it easier for us to check the F fluid. come ON FORD!

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  6 років тому +1

      Thanks for your feedback!

  • @apriljohnson421
    @apriljohnson421 4 роки тому +1

    Great Video.

  • @V10PDTDI
    @V10PDTDI 7 років тому +2

    I've been doing this since 1996 on Volkswagen cars !

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  7 років тому

      Thanks for your feedback. Many people have never seen a transmission without a dipstick. The first one I ever worked on was a 1994.5 Chevrolet Cavalier with the 4T40-E transaxle.

    • @V10PDTDI
      @V10PDTDI 7 років тому

      Really I never knew some older GM cars had no dip sticks was this a Hydramatic transmission ? Or it was built by someone else?

  • @fastsuper8902
    @fastsuper8902 3 роки тому +1

    I used a water blaster water gun it was the only thing I had on hand I taped hose to it stuck the hose in the gallon of fluid to draw it up then used the water gun to pump 2courts into the transmission and then we were done

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  3 роки тому

      LOL, I guess necessity is the mother of invention. Thanks for watching!

  • @Theferg1
    @Theferg1 3 роки тому

    Great video sir!! Thank you for taking the time to teaching us this!! Sir I do have a quick question what software can I use on my laptop to monitor the temperature of my transmission and other things along with my engine are you familiar with a good software? Thank you

  • @garysmart1
    @garysmart1 6 років тому +2

    hello i have 2003 ford mustang .. do you think the same procedure?

  • @burtaverde8963
    @burtaverde8963 7 років тому +2

    Hello, Mr. Kelly.
    I write you concerning a friend of mine, with the same problem: he wants to check the ATF fluid from his car.
    The car is a Ford Focus (here in Europe), 2016, with the 1.5 turbo gasoline EcoBoost engine. The transmission is Ford 6F35.
    He also needs to know the necessary ATF temperature for the right fluid level.
    So, if you are so kind please help my friend, with this matter.
    Thank you in advance.

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  7 років тому +1

      85-93 degrees C, Mercon LV fluid. Best wishes

    • @burtaverde8963
      @burtaverde8963 7 років тому +1

      Thank you!

  • @OldAndGettingOlder
    @OldAndGettingOlder 5 років тому

    I think a clear plastic squeeze bottle with a cone shaped nipple would fill the transmission just as well and very cheaply. Being that it's clear you could see fluid drain back in telling you it's full.

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  5 років тому

      Thanks for your feedback

    • @paulkennedy7133
      @paulkennedy7133 4 роки тому

      Yep....that works perfectly. Takes a little time....but works

  • @fastsuper8902
    @fastsuper8902 4 роки тому +1

    I just did this last night it was a pain working with no lift and after hours

  • @AC-jw5fc
    @AC-jw5fc 6 років тому +2

    Could low fluid cause my 2006 mustang gt to stall at times when first starting my car and putting it in drive or reverse been chasing this issue for some time

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  6 років тому +3

      No, but a torque converter clutch that is staying applied in in 1st and reverse can do that. It sounds like a hydraulic valve body or solenoid problem. Best wishes!

  • @Tracer414
    @Tracer414 3 роки тому +1

    Ford had their head up their butt on this one. A simple dipstick would have been so much better for the consumer.

  • @RobertSzasz
    @RobertSzasz 7 років тому +1

    As a non mechanic, I've always thought that ATF was something you really wanted to keep of your skin. Is it less of an issue with newer formulations? or are nitrile or other resistant gloves still highly recomended?

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  7 років тому +2

      Good point. It does not seem to irritate my skin, but I should be wearing nitrile gloves anyway. Latex gloves swell up when ATF gets on them. Thanks for your feedback!

  • @rayabney0925
    @rayabney0925 2 роки тому

    I'm no mechanic so any feedback would be appreciated. When i put my 2008 ford mustang in drive it just revs, it i put it in 3rd gear it goes. When i put it in reverse it just revs. Could having low transmission fluid he the issue?

  • @edelmirodehoyos3299
    @edelmirodehoyos3299 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this info

  • @prorescuer1
    @prorescuer1 3 роки тому +2

    Does this apply to a 2007 Ford mustang

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  3 роки тому +1

      No, it has a different system

  • @hectorvillegas9387
    @hectorvillegas9387 3 роки тому

    Nice video Sr

  • @salomeea6834
    @salomeea6834 7 років тому +1

    Hi there.
    In an Opel Corsa E, august 2015, 1.4 otto engine, and 6 speed automatic transmission, what this ATF temperature would be, for checking its level?
    Thanks.

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  7 років тому

      Hi, I don't know the answer for that one. Best wishes!

  • @chilidog73
    @chilidog73 3 роки тому

    On a side note... Just buy the proper threaded connector, a funnel and length of hose that will reach above the tranny and fill it. You could also use a bottle and rig up a small bicycle pump to pressurize it.

  • @frankgarcia6760
    @frankgarcia6760 4 роки тому +1

    Does the car have to be level? Because jacking it up with a floor Jack would throw off the fluids level right?

  • @drigo4dawin329
    @drigo4dawin329 7 років тому +1

    great videos

  • @JosiahLuscher
    @JosiahLuscher 7 років тому +3

    Wo... Thanks for this great information. :-)

  • @kenb1137
    @kenb1137 7 років тому +1

    Awesome job

  • @stang5230
    @stang5230 4 роки тому

    So my trans started slipping today and I immediately parked the car , my 2005 Mustang just hit 99k miles and I’m the second owner , previous owner did not do the transmission oil change , do you think changing the oil and filter and gasket could work out?

  • @gerardoroiz6449
    @gerardoroiz6449 4 роки тому

    Nice video, One question if its overflow when you drive y 1sr shift in a hill and acelarate like 60 or 80 kmp it can drop from other parts or seals?

  • @abdelazizalagouri5685
    @abdelazizalagouri5685 4 роки тому

    what about other models like Hyundai and Kia which are no dipstick?

  • @jonathanrodriguez8028
    @jonathanrodriguez8028 6 років тому

    Could you use a suction vacuum extractor
    to transfer new oil from the bottle and have the other end where that little nut dipstock is at?

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  6 років тому

      Good question. I do not know

  • @OctaneStreet
    @OctaneStreet 3 роки тому +1

    Idk which is cleaner, the Mustang or the shop :')

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  3 роки тому +1

      LOL. I like clean! Thanks for watching

  • @dougowens2686
    @dougowens2686 4 роки тому

    awesome job

  • @psychotrucker9880
    @psychotrucker9880 4 роки тому +1

    Why didn't they just put a normal dipstick in that has simply worked for the last 100 year's. Is it because the trans pressure is to high or something?

  • @silverhorder1969
    @silverhorder1969 5 років тому

    I’d like to install a drain plug and dipstick into the engineers that came up with this idea!

  • @KatherineOrho
    @KatherineOrho 6 років тому +51

    Dumbest piece of engineering design EVER!

    • @ricky-sanchez
      @ricky-sanchez 3 роки тому

      Designed like this on purpose, to blow up your transmission.

  • @alannavarro7464
    @alannavarro7464 5 років тому

    Where can you buy this pump or special tool to pump oil into the transmission I changed my tranny in my 2010 mustang need to put oil in to don’t know where to get this tool

  • @markrobinson63
    @markrobinson63 2 роки тому

    Great explanation. But I wish I bought a manual

  • @dougowens2686
    @dougowens2686 4 роки тому

    Great job thank you

  • @desorpr
    @desorpr 3 місяці тому

    Add a link on where to buy that kit

  • @hughgray4199
    @hughgray4199 Рік тому

    Good to know... but, I know damn well the local Ford dealerships do not take the time or conduct the proper setup for checking the tranny fluid levels.... too bad, since they charge for it?

  • @WorldWideTechNews
    @WorldWideTechNews 5 років тому +1

    I have a 2007 mustang. And I've had it with Ford!! $180 to change the transmission oil!!!!

  • @PhoenixWoody
    @PhoenixWoody 3 роки тому

    Why wouldn't the fluid in the mighty vac be the right fluid? You were the one to put it in there, correct? Or maybe they are talking about a shop where many people use the vac?

  • @lameravergaauuuu7631
    @lameravergaauuuu7631 2 роки тому

    En cuantos minutos se calienta el aceite de la transmisión ala temperatura que dice que se debe aser ese procedimiento

  • @desorpr
    @desorpr 3 місяці тому

    How much a service like that may cost ?

  • @miamihonk
    @miamihonk 7 років тому +1

    what would you recommend somebody without a computer app to monitor the tranny temp?

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  7 років тому

      A surface contact thermometer, no infrared temp guns.

    • @miamihonk
      @miamihonk 7 років тому

      WeberAuto thank you so much , great videos keep up the excellent job

  • @Flammable281
    @Flammable281 5 років тому

    What is the purpose of having the engine running in order to remove and or replace the fluid level check plug?

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  5 років тому +1

      Running the engine also runs the transmission fluid pump to fill up the torque converter, cooler lines, and internal passages inside the transmission. Without the engine running, that fluid would all go back into the oil pan giving you a false "overfilled" indication. Best wishes

    • @Flammable281
      @Flammable281 5 років тому +1

      WeberAuto ahh gotcha thank you. I have seen other other vids on here showing this procedure but they didn’t have the engine running when they removed the plug. I wish ford had put the conventional tranny dipstick in my mustang. Cheers

  • @vikkkisykes8671
    @vikkkisykes8671 2 роки тому

    What does charging the sensor system mean

  • @vikkkisykes8671
    @vikkkisykes8671 2 роки тому

    On a 2007 Ford mustang what does charging system service mean

    • @silvergold7778
      @silvergold7778 2 роки тому

      Battery or alt issue maybe i have the same message but everything seems ok

  • @mridware9694
    @mridware9694 7 років тому +2

    What is the procedure for 2013 Rav4 with cold engine

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  7 років тому

      The Rav4 uses The U760 transmission and this procedure: ua-cam.com/video/cNcecuGzTDg/v-deo.html Best wishes!

    • @mridware9694
      @mridware9694 7 років тому

      Temperature range should be from 35C to 45C or 40C to 45C & what is the benefit of changing shifter kit that is available on ebay for U760E transmission

  • @jth1987leb
    @jth1987leb 7 років тому +1

    Why would a closed system from the factory be low?

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  7 років тому +1

      Because humans are involved. It is very common to have an under filled or over filled transmission, axle, engine, etc. from the factory. That is why the dealership is supposed to do a Pre-delivery inspection. Thanks for your feedback.

    • @throttlebottle5906
      @throttlebottle5906 7 років тому

      job assurance?

  • @bryanclarke1626
    @bryanclarke1626 7 років тому +2

    Who is moving the gear selector? While it's 8 ft in the air on the lift?
    What was wrong with the old design Ford?
    I wish Tom was still the engineer for Mustang

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  7 років тому

      I had an assistant in the vehicle. Thanks for your feedback.

  • @juanbreton3992
    @juanbreton3992 4 роки тому

    How much dose ford charge to do this ? Can I do it myself at home ?

  • @jacoblewis2312
    @jacoblewis2312 7 років тому

    So I did the check plug and a lot of it drained out, I started it for a sec and a little more came out, after it's done am I good to go?

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  7 років тому

      The engine must be running before you remove the check plug or you will drain out too much fluid. With the engine running, pump some back in and do it again . Best wishes.

  • @openskies11
    @openskies11 5 років тому +1

    What used to be done simply and quickly with a dipstick and a funnel now requires a hoist to lift the entire vehicle, a special torque wrench, a special torque bit, a specialized tank, a special tool and pump to add the fluid, and specialized software. That's absolutely ridiculous.

    • @jrag1000
      @jrag1000 4 роки тому

      Absolutely making you have to get your vehicle serviced with a nice hefty bill...

    • @brandonh9016
      @brandonh9016 3 роки тому +1

      @@jrag1000 yeah. And the moron at the dealershit will overfill or under fill your transmission

  • @michaelcanadezo2629
    @michaelcanadezo2629 Рік тому +1

    So nice and easy when your sitting down on a chair working on a new car in a shop with all the nice expensive proper tools. So in other words get yourself about five bricks for each wheel. Crawl your ass underneath there with some type of harbor freight bullshit tool. And hope for the best. 😂

  • @aliMohammed-np9wd
    @aliMohammed-np9wd 5 років тому +1

    What about 2013 v6

  • @richardmcelwee8684
    @richardmcelwee8684 4 роки тому

    Great video but the average owner is not going to have the computer and the pump to service their auto. Another Ford design to require the owner to return to Ford Service Centers. Wonder what this service costs at the Ford Dealership????

  • @gtx-808
    @gtx-808 5 років тому

    Now I know why people love old cars they are meant to last & simple I have a o9 Tacoma & o11 mustang and they don't have a dipstick for the transmission soon they won't have a engine transmission either lol

    • @WeberAuto
      @WeberAuto  5 років тому

      Thanks for your feedback. Manual transmissions don't have dipsticks either.

  • @aarmanssr6977
    @aarmanssr6977 4 роки тому +1

    If I knew this before buying my 2011 mustang I wouldn’t have bought it.

    • @peterkaufman1379
      @peterkaufman1379 4 роки тому +2

      Ba ha ha wait till you have to replace spark plugs. same dilemna

    • @stellanhughes2549
      @stellanhughes2549 3 роки тому

      @@peterkaufman1379 At least you don't have the 05-07 spark plugs :D consider yourself lucky

    • @peterkaufman1379
      @peterkaufman1379 3 роки тому

      @@stellanhughes2549 no I do hence the comment

    • @stellanhughes2549
      @stellanhughes2549 3 роки тому

      @@peterkaufman1379 You've got the two piece ones that break off below the threads when you try to remove them? It took and 80 dollar kit and a weekend for me to get all 6 that broke out, and would have been 150 per plug at the shop. I thought it was only 05-08 or so but I could be wrong

    • @peterkaufman1379
      @peterkaufman1379 3 роки тому

      @@stellanhughes2549 yeah, have 05. Got a mobile mechanic that had tools and pulled out like half hour on broken with chit chat.

  • @vikkkisykes8671
    @vikkkisykes8671 2 роки тому

    On a 2007 Ford mustang system in the car saying charging service system