1995 Contour, Engine is a 4, Auto transmission.
I have noticed that I have developed a small leak of transmission fluid- I can see stains. It seems to be from a seal (according to the guy at a quick lube). Fluid was low but not that much.
My tranmission doesn't feel different but car sometimes runs hotter (to the "A" in NORMAL when slowing down from a highway cruise but then comes back down to the "RM" level- don't know if it's related to transmission.)
It has been suggested to me that as I don't intend to keep the car more then a year- or so- it would make sense to simply add MERCON as needed instead of taking it in for an expensive repair.
Does this make sense? Moved recently and don't know who to trust if I take it in. Heard horror stories of transmission "repairs".
What should be a reasonable charge to fix the seals?
I'm not a car enthusiast like many of you but I learn much here.
Appreciate any advise.
