2003 Ford Taurus What do you suggest for transmission/engin

2003 FORD TAURUS
630,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SDRAHN
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I had a sensor go out on my Taurus and the Ford house wanted to do a "push" or a flush for my transmission for maintenance. My dad was a mechanic, seems like I remember him saying "don't
flush transmissions". I called a trans shop and they said they don't recommend it. What is your opinion?

Additionally, if my timing belt breaks, will it hurt my engine like my previous car (Honda) or will it just stop?

Any suggestion how to tug a couple of more miles out my fuel consumption-this car is a gas hog.
May 20, 2008 at 1:51 PM
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MERLIN2021
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This is not your Fathers Oldsmobile! The best way to clean a tranny now is to flush it without dropping the pan! Tranny fluid is a great cleaning agent, so flushing can solve problems due to dirt and gum...I belive yours is freewheeling, though if the belt breaks it may damage parts under the timing cover and even the cover itself...
May 20, 2008 at 2:14 PM
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