Transmission Fluid Type?

1997 FORD RANGER
117,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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OSCAR21
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How can I check the level of transmission fluid in my truck?
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What kind of transmission fluid should I use for my truck?
Mar 5, 2008 at 8:39 AM
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98RANGERXLT
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With engine running in park transmission warm pull dipstick out wipe off puut it back in pull it back out should be in normal area or cross hatched. As for fluid type should say on dipstick probably Mercon five but check on the dipstick.
May 4, 2021 at 2:31 AM
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