Transmission is traditional Automatic or CVT

2005 MERCURY MONTEGO
130,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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AMITH KUMAR
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VIN# 1MEFM40105G611724. First I am not sure, if it is a CVT or traditional automatic transmission? I am pretty much suspecting its the traditional one. It has tiny yellow plastic dipstick between transmission and radiator, more easily accessible from underneath the car.

Second, any guide on dropping the pan and replacing/servicing the transmission filter. I see its not horizontal, it is vertically lying between transmission and radiator.
Aug 29, 2017 at 7:50 PM
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HARRY P
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It is a traditional automatic transmission. Attached are instructions on how to service it. The filter is inside the transmission, and not accessible.
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Aug 29, 2017 at 8:07 PM
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AMITH KUMAR
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Great, thanks for quick response. So sounds like I should be just draining and refilling the transmission fluid? No point in opening the pan for regular service/flush, right ?
Aug 29, 2017 at 9:15 PM
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HARRY P
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Basically yes.
Aug 30, 2017 at 6:51 AM
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