Ford Explorer Transmission Fluid: Which Type Your Model Year Needs
Which transmission fluid a Ford Explorer needs depends on its model year and transmission. See the likely Mercon specification by generation and how to confirm it.
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Practical automotive articles on maintenance, diagnostics, vehicle systems, buying used cars, tires and electric driving.
Systems
Subaru Outback Head Gasket Issues: Which Models Are Affected and What It Means
Which Subaru Outback model years and engines are linked to head gasket problems, how internal and external failures differ, warning signs, and how to check a specific car.
Systems
2008 Duramax Reduced Engine Power: What It Means and What to Check
Why a 2008 Duramax shows a Reduced Engine Power message, which LMM systems usually trigger it, and the practical first steps to diagnose the cause.
Diagnose Honda check engine light
Honda check engine light on? Learn what a steady versus flashing light means, which checks to do first, how to read fault codes, and when to stop driving or see a technician.
Diagnose Hyundai engine immobilizer no-start
How to tell whether a Hyundai no-start is caused by the engine immobilizer, which checks to try first, what the results mean, and when to call a dealer or locksmith.
Car Battery Load Tester: How It Works and How to Choose One
What a car battery load tester does, how it differs from a conductance analyzer, and what to check before buying a model such as a BT-100 or ED18.
Wilwood Brake Pad Compounds: How the Range Is Organized and How to Choose
A practical guide to Wilwood brake pad compounds: how the street, performance and racing families differ, what affects the right choice, and where to verify details.
How to Read a 1987 Toyota Pickup Brake Line Diagram
A practical guide to reading a brake line diagram for a 1987 Toyota pickup: what the drawing shows, how to trace each circuit, and which details depend on your truck's configuration.
Systems
Transmission Oil: What It Is and Which Type Your Vehicle Needs
Transmission oil lubricates, cools and protects a gearbox, but the right fluid depends on your transmission type and the manufacturer's specification. Here is what that means.
Subaru Outback Won't Start but Makes a Clicking Noise: What It Usually Means
Why a Subaru Outback clicks but won't start, how the click pattern points to the battery, connections or starter, and which checks to try first.
Transmission Fluid by the Gallon: When It Makes Sense and What to Check First
Should you buy transmission fluid by the gallon? Learn when a gallon is the practical choice, why the fluid specification matters more than the container size, and how to work out what you need.
Systems
High Mileage Transmission Fluid: When It Makes Sense and When It Doesn't
Should an older automatic transmission get high-mileage fluid? What these fluids are meant to do, why the specification matters more than the label, and when a fluid change won't fix the problem.
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