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Old 04-02-2019, 09:02 PM
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I have a 2003 F-150 XL 4+4 {4.2 v6 is there a way to check the Transmission fluid? I do not see a dipstick, just got the truck and I'm a little confused, thanks

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If its an automatic there is a dipstick in the engine bay, if its manual there is none
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Thanks, Raybz
I was going crazy looking for it, never had a standard truck before but now I'm dealing with this....Never seen this happen
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Yikes that's no bueno! Did ya hit anything!? Jbrew hit a boat anchor and cracked his front axle but iirc it was a slight crack not a total failure
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Thats a new one for me too. Ive bent them on wimpy jeep cj, but shattered aint right.
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That looks like rust rotted it through.
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that's a new one on me too.....was there any noise when driving?
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Originally Posted by Keifus
Thanks, Raybz
I was going crazy looking for it, never had a standard truck before but now I'm dealing with this....Never seen this happen
WOW!
Where is that truck from originally? If FL, then it looks like it spent a lot of time on Daytona Beach!
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