I have a 2005 mustang V6 automatic with 157,000 miles and zero active or pending codes, yet I have an interesting predicament.
The mustang shifts well but on occasion shifts a bit hard into 3rd when pushing it. Smooth idle and no weird noises. However, I recently completed a 20 hour drive and at about 15hrs I began to hear a slight rattling when accelerating. Didn't think much of it. Now the dry-sounding rattling noise is quite present while in drive or reverse.
As stated, I have no engine codes. Oil is full and clean. Spark plugs only a few months old.
This is the predicament: I can near guarantee the transmission fluid was never changed, so I'm not sure if I should have a shop change the transmission fluid or if I should have anything done. I'm worried that if I have it changed, because of its age and milage, the transmission could start to slip. If I do nothing, it could run dry and seize up.
Is there anything I can do to keep the transmission healthy at this stage? I do need to drive 20hrs again and I'd like to know if I can keep this car on the road or not.
do you have a dipstick to tell you if it's dry or not?
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These transmissions do not have dipsticks, it's known that in mustangs or other Fords with these transmissions that they typically run dry.
weird. Where does the fluid go?
I haven't got a clue. Never had stains underneath the car in the driveway.