what's a gear wrench?
It is like a regular wrench except the closed end has a year mechanism to make it operate like a ratchet and socket. You can get either fixed or hinged versions.
Can the plug be reached with an impact wrench?
Mine wasn't too bad, but it was a challenge to get hands on wrench. Used open end wrench that was about 12 inches long. Traditional open end that was half that length was a no go for leverage.
That's the problem...the dipstick cap is in small gap between a hard place and Hell...zero room for maneuvering...you can get a socket or an open wrench on it but no room for leverage...that why I used an extension that allowed the end to reach an open space farther back where I can wack it with a sledge hammer...it was on TIGHT!
Best advice ever....
I don't trust the local dealer's service dept...Chevy dealer I worked with I trust...the Ford guys act like they could give a sh#t and can't explain/don't seem knowledgeable...they told me that a filter/fluid change could only be done before 100K...their boss says no to anything over...what?
Dang, where in NC are you at? You can see my location. I use the Ford dealer in Gastonia. Nothing to brag about but have been good over all. Bought my current and previous 2006 Ranger from them. Image is from the Belmont, NC Ford Dealer cleanup/detail department. They clean up outside customer's cars by appointment.
Greensboro, NC...there's only two I can find...Dang, where in NC are you at? You can see my location. I use the Ford dealer in Gastonia. Nothing to brag about but have been good over all. Bought my current and previous 2006 Ranger from them. Image is from the Belmont, NC Ford Dealer cleanup/detail department. They clean up outside customer's cars by appointment.
I have no feelings one way or the other on you post. Tunes are a personal choice. Just wondering why it is in a thread about changing transmission fluid.
Probably because I screwed up….that happens quite often. ?
