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- Jun 25, 2019
- Thunderbird Year
- 2005
Greetings. My black and tan '05 with 34K is going into Beach Ford (Virginia Beach) for a state inspection and turn signal malfunction soon as I haven't purchased an OBD II tool yet (Procrastination is Sloth in 5 syllables), and while she's there I was considering a transmission fluid/filter change. I've had the vehicle for 2 years and nearly tripled the odometer mileage...she was a garage queen. But I bought it to drive. I've changed the engine oil and filter 2X since I got her and I'll be doing that myself again when I get her back next week: I use Mobil 1, 05/20 oil and Motorcraft filters. I love this car. Haven't had as much fun since my brand new '70 Duster 340 torqueflite, G/Pure Stock turned 13:91 @ 101+ at Michigan's Martin US 131 Dragway Sundaaaay!!! The T-bird's last owner logged 500 miles in 5 years before I got her so I'm curious as to whether or not it is practical/suggested to flush the transmission fluid and change the filter. Lastly, regarding the OBD II: I'd like to have access to transmission codes, engine codes, drivability codes, etc. and suggested fixes in the tool. There are several available on Amazon ranging in price from FIXD @ $20 to Foxwell @ $210 and higher, but which are actually useful and accurate for a DYI owner of '02-'05 Birds? I'll certainly need one as the turn signal glitch is not the last hiccup I'll experience with this car. Thank you all for your time and regards.