PTU fluid change frustration

[SHOnUup]

I am going to give this a shot tomorrow, mine is a 13 with PP. I'll let you guys know how I make out.


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Good luck. As I enter garage this morning, the overwhelming smell of dirty PTU fluid screams, "do outside" next time.

[ShoBoat]

Well it turns out that the Temp sensor is the fill hole on the 13+PP cars. Unfortunately there is a heat shield in the way of that, and I just don't have enough room to get at it without a lift. I did remove the DP, I can see both the drain and the fill (Temp sensor). I just cant get to the retaining bolt for the Temp sensor heat shield. I can't even see it, I could only feel it above and behind the shield. So I am going to see if a buddy of mine has lift time available. I will keep you posted.

[68_GT]

let us know I gave up...........

[ShoBoat]

let us know I gave up...........

Will do, I share your frustration. This is the second time attempting this. So maybe third times the charm?


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[jmr061]

Did any of you download the service manual instructions from my FTP?


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[ShoBoat]

I got the info from a friend if mine, the full instructions would be helpful to say the least.


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[SHOnUup]

Go figure that the one with actual fill plug is a pain in the A $$ to do???

[jmr061]

FTP:71.89.39.226:29440
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[Brucelinc]

I changed it on my 2010 MKS with 50,000 miles today.  I was able to remove the plug from the bottom using a swivel head ratchet.  I thought the plug would be pretty tight but it came out surprisingly easy.

I was able to remove about 12 ounces.  I just couldn't get the tube in as deeply as I would have liked to.  I must have been bumping into a gear or shaft or something.  The old fluid was much thinner than I expected - maybe because I did it while it was warm.  I have a burn on my arm to prove that.  Honestly, the old lube was not as bad as I expected.  The plug is magnetized and it had some residue on it but I have seen much worse in transmissions or differentials.

I think this is good maintenance but I do not think mine was in dire shape.  I might not drive my car as hard as some guys or maybe the fluid that I couldn't get out was really bad.  I don't know but at least I feel better about doing it.   

[wasinger3000]

I drive the s*** out of my car. The last 240 hours of driving I've averaged 17 mpg. Hah. So I assume the oil is drive dependant.

[Brucelinc]

I drive the s*** out of my car. The last 240 hours of driving I've averaged 17 mpg. Hah. So I assume the oil is drive dependant.

LOL....Oh, mine knows what full throttle is and I don't let it forget that there are a couple of turbos down there just itching to make some power.  However, I would say 95% of my driving is just commuting to work and cruising. 

Again, I am not discounting the value of changing the fluid.  It is definitely good maintenance but some might need it more than others - for whatever reason.

[ecoboostsho]

I don't beat on my car by any means but I definitely drive fast.  I build up a lot of heat cruising at pretty high speeds, passing etc...I did think of one more thing which is I actually had a leaking PTU seal (half shaft) 40K miles ago or so that was replaced under warranty.  I "Assumed" they would have topped it off at the time but now I am wondering if they di or if the fluid got contaminated?  I am going to reserve judgment until I do this again next weekend with my smaller tube and see if I can get more out.  I do know what I removed was more sludge like than liquid.

[Brucelinc]

When they changed the seal, they might not have gotten it full.  Changing it again soon is a good idea.  I had mine perfectly level and as soon as I took the plug out, some fluid ran down the side of the case so mine was plenty full.

It is not as comfortable but I think changing it when it is warm might help get more of it out.  Just a thought...

[ecoboostsho]

Good advice. I may try that...

[jmr061]

Just warm it up with a torch lol


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