Just got a 2000 Ford Escort. Before anyone laughs, it was FREE to me. Its a little beat up, but it only has 86K miles on it. Most of its life it was owned by a "little old lady" that barely drove it, then a guy who used it like a work vehicle, hauling around tools in it because he didn't have a truck.
ANYWAYS, it looks to be mechanically sound. The engine is tight. It has several newer parts, including fuel injectors. My question is about the Trans fluid. It looks to be between light brown, grey and pink. Not the worst, but definitely not the best. Should I change it?
Some one advised me to "leave it alone" and some one else said definitely change it. FWIW, I won't really travel in this car. It will used as a third vehicle, just to make short neighborhood drives. Please advise, thanks!
ANYWAYS, it looks to be mechanically sound. The engine is tight. It has several newer parts, including fuel injectors. My question is about the Trans fluid. It looks to be between light brown, grey and pink. Not the worst, but definitely not the best. Should I change it?
Some one advised me to "leave it alone" and some one else said definitely change it. FWIW, I won't really travel in this car. It will used as a third vehicle, just to make short neighborhood drives. Please advise, thanks!