PTU oil change write up?

[Night Hawk]

http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/RBZ-009-hand-siphon-oil-transfer_996336737.html

[glock-coma]

This is the one I used.
It worked pretty well from under the car.
http://www.amazon.com/Custom-Accessories-36670-Pennzoil-Transfer/dp/B001DKQZ9Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398543697&sr=8-1&keywords=quart+bottle+pump

[ShoBoat]

Ok maybe I am not getting something. How am I supposed to fill the fluid through the drain plug? Isn't the drain plug on the 2013+ pp cars at the bottom of the PTU?


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[Night Hawk]

http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php?topic=1706.0

[ShoBoat]

Thanks Night Hawk, but that is a pre 13 car. The 13+ pp is a different PTU it's liquid cooled and the fill or drain is in a different location as far as we can tell.


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[crash712us]

Shoboat, fluid would have to pump in thru drain hole. Both device mention above could do this, with appropriate attachment to the end of thee hose to create a good seal when filling. Of course this procedure will be a little messy when reinstall drain plug. Another thing that could be done is to just install a small valve in the drain plug hole. Pump your oil in and close the valve.

[ShoBoat]

Thanks Crash, I think I'm going to  get the car on a lift. Trying to do this while on jack stands for the first time trying to get the fluid back in it doesn't sound fun. Ill let you guys know how I make out. I think I'll tackle the rear diff first.


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[panther427]

could fill into vent it it is a screw in fitting.. remove vent then pump in correct ammount of fluid.  replace vent

[glock-coma]

A valve on the drain plug sound very interesting..... I wonder what pitch/thread the plug is. Mmmmmm

[SHOdded]

Yeah, maybe a Fumoto for the PTU!

[crash712us]

the drain plug is 1/4"- 18 NPTF

[MeanKS]

I just got quoted $200.00 (Ford dealer) for PTU change/service.  What is everyone else paying?

i was just quoted $56 per differential by Sears Auto Center...

I seriously doubt if Sears understands the PTU in your MKS and I would be surprised if they have ever changed the gear lube in one.  Are you sure they aren't talking about differentials and transfer case on a 4X4 pickup?

i told them the make and model of the car.

i'm going there this weekend, if there is an issue i'll let the forum know.

i think i'll also insist on them collecting the old fluid for me to take home...

Sears did end up completing the service for $95.00 total.

However, it wasn't without some minor complication.  the service manager i had spoken to the previous day was not there, so i talked to another tech and he said no problem about changing out the PTU and rear diff fluid.  But, he eventually realized he was not fully aware of Ford's PTU (he was assuming it was basically changing out the trans fluid, since the MKS and SHO platform is primarily FWD).  he came and told me that the rear diff fluid change was not an issue but the PTU through him off at first.  he had to go into the MKS car logs and look up the PTU unit schematics.  he actually took me in with him while he looked up everything.  after about 20 minutes, including time of me and him talking about AWD systems, this forum and other things; he said he felt comfortable performing the service (some of you all's write ups actually helped out)  .  I said for him to be absolutely sure and that if not i didn't have to get it done there.  He assured me everything was good.

so he performed the service, it seemed like it took about 45 minutes or so.  i had brought in my own fluids (Royal Purple) even though Sears had a brand that they used in house.  he collected and showed me some of the fluid that he extracted from each end.  the fluid was extremely dirty looking and dark but was not thick or pasty at all.  he also mentioned that he double checked the Royal Purple weights to make sure they were correct for the vehicle because the new fluid seemed rather thin to him, everything checked out there.

so i guess all in all everything went OK.  i will probably have the fluid checked and perhaps changed again pretty soon at a BG dealer, since they do an actual flush of the PTU and not just a suctioning out.  the car feels and drives fine, as far as the trans and AWD is concerned (i am having a slight vibration around 65-70 mph after i got my new wheels put on, which i plan on having the installer look at and take care of)...

[68_GT]

My Ford dealer wouldn't even flush mine. Several service managers all sttod around to listen to what I was saying and each one basically agreed that Ford doesn't recommend it unless its screwed up, leaking, or sumberged. The main guy tells me that basically you run it as is and hope for the best becasue to change the fluid and flush it I would be looking at $5k becasue they have to drop the cradle to get the PTU out to do it. They recommended I go to a more performance oriented dealer to do the job. He stated they wont touche it becasue "if you overfill it my the slightest margin it'll blow up and we won't take that risk here".

I like the valve drain and pump in through the drain idea but now what about the fluid level going in ? Just measure what comes out

[crash712us]

These dealer amaze me, the worst thing that would happen you over fill it is that it over follow out the vent tube and leave stain in your drive way.

[BiGMaC]

These dealer amaze me, the worst thing that would happen you over fill it is that it over follow out the vent tube and leave stain in your drive way.

...or at speed gets sucked up all over the back of your ride.... not to mention potential damage from overfill!