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I bought a used 2007 focus with 50000km (30000 miles) and an auto transmission a few months ago, and since then the few times I have checked the trans fluid level with the engine off, it was high, but I figured that maybe it would go down if I checked it properly (with engine on). Today I checked it with the engine on after going through all the gears on a flat surface, etc, after I was driving and the level was as high as always BUT the dipstick was all foamy with bubbles in the fluid.
Also, every time I start driving it from cold the first shift from 2-3 is harsh and soft of 'jumps' a bit, but after that it shifts fine until the next time it is cold started.
I have been driving it for 7000+ km like this and am worried that the transmission life might be shortened/damaged because it was overfilled by someone (the non-ford dealer that I bought it from I guess)
My question is: is it alright to continue driving it for a few more days at least while it is overfilled, and what should I do - get the transmission fluid changed ASAP? (I need to drive it every day this week 150 km a day)
I tried using a siphon to suck out some of the fluid, but I couldn't get it to work...
Thanks for your input
PS this is my first car so I am trying to take good care of it
Also, every time I start driving it from cold the first shift from 2-3 is harsh and soft of 'jumps' a bit, but after that it shifts fine until the next time it is cold started.
I have been driving it for 7000+ km like this and am worried that the transmission life might be shortened/damaged because it was overfilled by someone (the non-ford dealer that I bought it from I guess)
My question is: is it alright to continue driving it for a few more days at least while it is overfilled, and what should I do - get the transmission fluid changed ASAP? (I need to drive it every day this week 150 km a day)
I tried using a siphon to suck out some of the fluid, but I couldn't get it to work...
Thanks for your input
PS this is my first car so I am trying to take good care of it