2003 Mercury Mountaineer putting car in drive

2003 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
142,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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RFELLMANJR
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When I start the car in the am sometimes I have to rev the engine a little to get it to go into drive or reverse. Once I start driving I do not have any problems including if I turn the car off, go into a store and come back out.....
It only happens in the morning when I start my day..
Mar 22, 2010 at 11:39 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Is the trans fluid clean and full? Has the check engine light come on?
Mar 22, 2010 at 11:26 PM
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RFELLMANJR
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its a sealed trans- no dipstick.... I know I could check but I was thinking of taking ot and having filter, fluid changed etc....
Check Engine light NOT ON...
142,000 miles
Mar 22, 2010 at 11:50 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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THere is a plug on the side of the trans that is used to check level and fill. The trans fluid should be full to the bottom of the bolt hole when removed.
Mar 22, 2010 at 11:53 PM
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RFELLMANJR
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should I drain and refill or just check and top off if necessary?
I am very handy so is the filter something I should also do/check?

Thanx so much
Mar 23, 2010 at 12:05 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It really matters how many miles you have since the last service. I recommend every 30K for a service.
Mar 23, 2010 at 7:20 AM
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