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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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I have a 2002 mustang GT with the stock 5 speed. I was just trying to find out the easiest way to change my transmission fluid. Thanx...
Old Sep 5, 2008 | 01:41 AM
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Umm...take it to a quicky-lube place? Really, not sure about the 5 speeds but, there should be a drain plug on the bottom for draining, and a plug about 1/2 way up the side for filling. When fluid comes out the top plug, it's full. I usually pull my shift boot and run a hose thru the floor to do mine. (much older 4 speed)
Old Sep 5, 2008 | 02:41 PM
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... or place a hose on the end of a funnel. Run the hose down from the engine compartment into the transmission.

I like Stepman's method after a trans install. If the shifter boot is off anyways.
For preventative maintenance, just use a hose and funnel.
Old Sep 5, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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drain it throught the plug on the bottom.. dont even bother with the fil plug on the top of the tranny its a pita. Take ur shifter out, and pour 3.25 quarts right in the tranny.
Old Sep 5, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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drain it throught the plug on the bottom.. dont even bother with the fil plug on the top of the tranny its a pita. Take ur shifter out, and pour 3.25 quarts right in the tranny.
yep. exactly how i do mine. except after i had mine rebuilt it took about 3.5 quarts.
Old Sep 5, 2008 | 10:16 PM
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tremec is now saying that 3.50 is to much and can actually do harm.. 3.25 is what they recommend now. I read it somewhere. tho i could be wrong, but i red it.
Old Sep 7, 2008 | 07:30 AM
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thanx for the help guys,
Old Sep 7, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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.....that's why I remove the top plug. This way there is NO DOUBT it's at the proper level.
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