how to add manual transmission fluid?

1997 FORD ESCORT
190,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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JMMLA
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how to add manual transmission fluid?
Dec 22, 2023 at 8:54 AM
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Yep, they hide it, you must remove the VSS sensor for the speedometer. they use the gear on the engine of the sensor to act as the fluid level check point. Here are the instructions on how to do the job. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
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Dec 22, 2023 at 12:28 PM
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thank you.
Dec 22, 2023 at 4:04 PM
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You are welcome, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
Dec 23, 2023 at 10:30 AM