How to change Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Fluid. Drain and Fill (Easy)

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How to change Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Fluid. Drain and Fill (Easy) | Lincoln mkS

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Why do the Ford/Lincoln Power Transfer Unit's (PTU) found on all wheel drive vehicles fail so often? Because they are surrounded by high heat sources baking the fluid inside of it. How to maintain your PTU (same setup as Ford vehicles). This is the complete guide on how to change the PTU lubricant in your car or truck! DIY car repair with @JCM Fix.
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⬇️ Car Model Shown: 2009 Lincoln mkS 3.7L V6 AWD
Location: Virginia
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@JCMFix 3 жыл бұрын

Let me know if you have any questions down below. Let's keep these PTU's alive!

@johnlawson910 2 жыл бұрын

I did this and I know the capacity...but I only got a fraction of the fluid out. How much fluid di you actually get?

@JCMFix 2 жыл бұрын

@@johnlawson910 Yes. It will only remove a fraction of the fluid because most of it tars up, dissipates or leaks. All I was able to remove was what I demonstrated within the video. I didn't measure it. Just change it often and it will help clear out the past tar/gunk overtime.

@AR17Pro 8 ай бұрын

@@JCMFixplease please please respond to this so I have a 2012 Lincoln mks awd and I was having a hard time shifting to park it would get kinda ruff then when I went back to drive and back to park it would be fine so I took it to continental which is a mechanic shop near me they said they worse case scenario they need to replace it it would be 3200 dollars for labor and the part and the sealant but they said best case it may just need some sealant my question to you is how should I go about this if it’s leaking slowly is it a big deal like should I hop on this right away or can I just do what you did in this video and I’ll be ok i guess my question is… is it normal to leak???

@JCMFix 8 ай бұрын

@@AR17Pro Your issue seems like a transaxle issue and not a power transfer unit issue. There is not a sealant for the transaxle. It's either working or it's not. There are seals for both but super hard shifting from Park to Drive and Vice versa is beyond a leak. It's an internal issue with the shifting solenoid or the entire transaxle (aka transmission) itself.

@AR17Pro 8 ай бұрын

@@JCMFix thank you for responding yeah it not like super hard going to drive or any other gear except park but even that isn’t super hard you can just feel it get a little stiff then if I was to pull it down to drive it would be and back to park it’s fine so is my transmission going basically because ik I lost a lot of PTU fluid like it’s leaking on my exhaust not poring out just like leaking tho could the lack of ptu fluid be the case

@kellyspann9845 6 ай бұрын

I know this is an older video but it's the best I've seen so far because you did it in a parking lot and not on a lift in a garage that most people don't have. I have a 2012 MKZ and just did this about a month ago thanks to you. Was able to get about a water bottle amount out but plan on changing it again in a few months just to make sure. My car had 40 thousand miles at the time and it looked like tar and smelled really bad. Thanks for doing this video. It helped a lot.

@JCMFix 6 ай бұрын

Thanks K. That's good that you got under there. The mkZ is an even tighter fit. I am happy to help. More to come!

@gianmariavolonte4315 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and very well presented. As a Ford mechanic for the last 43 years, I have seen many of these PTU systems come in for failure. Most that fail are on the 3.5 that is encased in heat sources. When you open them up, there is usually nothing but black sludge left. The newer PTU units are easier to do with the drain plug, but were still a pain with the 3.5 and the exhaust manifold in the way. Ford really misled people when they called this "lifetime" fluid. The owners that ignore that advice and have this fluid changed every 20-30K miles have very little or no issues with the PTU.

@JCMFix 3 жыл бұрын

Great information. Thanks for the feedback.

@alexswift 2 жыл бұрын

how are they getting the fluid changed without a drain plug? just by pumping and pulling from the fill area? curious

@alexswift 2 жыл бұрын

@@JCMFix also wondering how there is a drain plug on your 2009? i didn't think they introduced it until after 2013

@JCMFix 2 жыл бұрын

@@alexswift Because the PTU within the 2009 mkS does not have a true "drain plug." It's more of a service inlet port to put fluids in. Yes, you can extract the fluids from that same hole, but you need a fluid extractor as shown within this video or a small pump that "sucks" to remove the old fluid/tar.

@alexswift 2 жыл бұрын

@@JCMFix thank you

@danielgabriel5549 5 ай бұрын

may the Good Lord Bless you my Brother for sharing this important information **love you Brother**

@JCMFix 5 ай бұрын

Anytime.

@innocentbystander3798 Жыл бұрын

I like your attitude. Upbeat and all about dealing with the reality. No whining or bellyaching about FoMoCo, engineers, automotive injustice, or anything else. "Keep those PTUs alive!"

@JCMFix Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate.

@ArthurBrinkman-c5z 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, nice clear straight to the point video without a bunch of unnecessary BS. I have a 2013 Lincoln MKS Eco-boost AWD I'll be out in my driveway tomorrow to change the fluid. Thanks again!

@JCMFix 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. That's what I like to hear. Be safe under there mate.

@jmshssk2 Жыл бұрын

Thanks man. I appreciated how well you put that video together. No noncence, straight to point and very usefull info!

@JCMFix Жыл бұрын

Thanks for being here and your kind words.

@mmworld634 Жыл бұрын

short and sweet ... that´s how I like it!!! Thanks so much!

@JCMFix Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@brucebanner2039 2 жыл бұрын

Good vid

@JCMFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bruce!

@cdnpont 3 жыл бұрын

Just did it on my 15 Explorer Sport. Not very easy to fill through the breather. 78k miles and the fluid still looked good. But I have a cooled PTU, that makes all the difference. If it wasn't cooled it would have been game over for the unit I'm sure. Good job, Cheers.

@JCMFix 3 жыл бұрын

Good job tackling that service! Thanks for the feedback!

@rickylclow 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! Great video.

@JCMFix 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Ricky.

@robrail 3 жыл бұрын

I’m about to do this same thing to my 09 MKS. also replacing struts, shocks and rear differential fluid.

@JCMFix 3 жыл бұрын

That's a task. Be safe under there Ro.

@brentneahring2797 2 жыл бұрын

Great video man. I took a fluid pump and put a 1/2 by 3/8 hose on the bottom of the pump and sucked out 16oz and pumped what I took out. Total BS on lifetime fluid. And if a shop or dealer tells you never to touch it, do it yourself.

@JCMFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That's a great idea! Indeed!

@danielgabriel5549 Жыл бұрын

Thank you my Brother Kick-Ass Video

@JCMFix Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate.

@robstanley5083 2 жыл бұрын

Good video and great idea to change it twice.

@JCMFix 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate.

@joannemcniff4210 2 жыл бұрын

I was all happy when sold the VW with a turbo in it, thought all my problems were over. Then BAM I find out there's new worries with a 4 wheel drive vehicle!

@JCMFix 2 жыл бұрын

If you change the PTU fluid early on, let's say about every 30,000 miles, that should help stave off future issues. Thanks for commenting.

@Hk-ew7li Жыл бұрын

Good video

@JCMFix Жыл бұрын

Merci

@lymewar1012 Жыл бұрын

Thank you great video .

@JCMFix Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@drivewaygarage1561 2 жыл бұрын

From other videos that I watched they recommended putting a thread sealant on the threads before putting the plug back in.

@JCMFix 2 жыл бұрын

It depends on the condition of the plug and its threads. Yes. It's good to put a thread sealant on it but mine was ok because it still had the factory goo/sealant on the threads. It was the first time it was cracked open and the plug was still in good condition. So all is well on that end.

@rdillard67 3 жыл бұрын

2008 Ford EdgeAWD here, 140kMiles, original PTU with GearOil changes made easy as follows: ~ Drill+Tap PTU bottom between ExhaustPipe & TranMt, installed Fumoto10mmDrainValve. ~ Replaced 1/2"*14 FillPlug on PTU side with 1/2"*14 to 3/8"HoseBarb90 pointed upward. ~ Removed PTU TopVentCap+Rubber1Way wIth 5/8"Socket+ScrewPick, reveals 3/8"HoseBarb. ~ Installed two 3/8"OilHoses from PTU HoseBarbs to FireWall between BattTray+FuseBox. ~ Installed FiberGlassInsulationWrap around ExhaustPipe under ear PTU. ~ Installed OilCatchCan with FIlteredVent on FireWall between BattTray+FuseBox. ~ Refilled PTU 1/2qt=16oz of 75w140 HiTemp AmsOil thru above new OilCatchCan+Hoses. ~ Routinely Drain+Refill PTU at 5kMile\6Mth intervals, along with EngineOil+Filter changes.

@JCMFix 3 жыл бұрын

WOW. You've done it all. I'm happy to here you have done so many things to make life easier for you. Good job.

@KenWiggerAnotherAncientGamer 3 жыл бұрын

This video will be helpful to some lucky person needing to know how to do this. :-)

@JCMFix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ken!

@KenWiggerAnotherAncientGamer 3 жыл бұрын

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@JCMFix 3 жыл бұрын

@@KenWiggerAnotherAncientGamer Thanks for subscribing Ken!

@KenWiggerAnotherAncientGamer 3 жыл бұрын

@@JCMFix I like being there when a Channel starts. Never know which one will be the one that will become exceedingly popular. :-)

@JCMFix 3 жыл бұрын

@@KenWiggerAnotherAncientGamer lol. Thanks for the love Ken!

@tedmihalca 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@JCMFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Liberty4Ever Жыл бұрын

For vehicles with a drain plug and a fill plug, remove the fill plug first because it would suck to drain the fluid and not be able to refill it. I'm going to change the fluids in my 1996 4WD Daihatsu Hijet mini truck. It has 45,000 miles and almost certainly never changed in 27 years - the manual transmission, transfer case, front differential and rear differential. I'll be using my little hand held Mity Vac to pressurize the gallon jugs to push the gear oil up a clear vinyl tube to refill the fluids. Use a new copper crush washer on the plugs to prevent leaks.

@JCMFix Жыл бұрын

Yes. I'll do the same with my 1995 Hijet soon. Thanks Liberty!

@slaviks2594 Жыл бұрын

Very good! Thanks bro!

@JCMFix Жыл бұрын

No probs.

@slaviks2594 Жыл бұрын

@@JCMFix I purchased Taurus PI 3.7l with 23000 miles and decided to change the oil in PTU.

@JCMFix Жыл бұрын

@@slaviks2594 Awesome!

@lakerdigital 2 жыл бұрын

2012 Mazda CX9 here. Apparently it uses the same PTU and suffers from the same issue. I drained the fluid out but I was only able to get about 3 ounces out. How much fluid do you get out when doing this? I think some of the gears in there prevented the tube from reaching the bottom or the sludge is too thick to suck through the pump... or I wonder if it's full of sludge at the bottom. I plan to run it a bit, let the new fluid break up some sludge and drain it again.

@JCMFix 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know the amount the the liters that I was able to extract was minimal as shown. But yes, your plan is the best thing one can do. I am doing the same to break up the previous sludge. I hope these cars/SUV's can last as long as possible. Thanks Joe!

@johnbolt665 2 жыл бұрын

Our PTU went at 100,000 miles and $3000 to fix with a used on, Ford should be on the hook for there "better ideas"

@JCMFix 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you J.B.

@joshuaraines896 3 жыл бұрын

My wife’s Dodge Journey recommends it at every 60k mileage. We’re at 43k now. I am thinking of doing it at 50k.

@JCMFix 3 жыл бұрын

Good choice Josh! It's really easy.

@stormtrooperbb 3 жыл бұрын

is the same with a 2014 Ford Explorer?

@JCMFix 3 жыл бұрын

Yes and no. Some 2014 Explorer's have a "PTU cooler." Without a PTU cooler, the instructions are the same as shown in this video. With a PTU cooler: With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Lifting Points. Vehicles with a PTU cooler NOTE All vehicles with a PTU cooler will have a drain plug. Remove the drain plug and drain the PTU . Torque to 20 Nm (177 lb-in). Remove the RH catalytic converter. Refer to Exhaust System. Remove the PTU temperature sensor heat shield bolts and the heat shield. Disconnect the PTU temperature sensor electrical connector. Unclip the PTU temperature sensor wiring harness from the retainer clip and position aside. NOTE The PTU temperature sensor can be removed using a 15mm crows foot and extension. Remove the PTU temperature sensor. With the vehicle on a flat, level surface, fill the PTU . The fluid must be even with the bottom of the PTU temperature sensor opening. Fluid capacity is 0.53 L (0.56 qt.). NOTE Replace the O-ring before installing the PTU temperature sensor. Replace the O-ring and install the PTU temperature sensor. Tighten to 14 Nm (124 lb-in). Clip the PTU temperature sensor wiring harness back into position. Connect the PTU temperature sensor electrical connector. Instal the PTU temperature sensor heat shield and heat shield bolts. Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in). Install the RH catalytic converter. Refer to Exhaust System.

@Dr650rob 2 жыл бұрын

Is this the same fluid that you lose when pulling out the cv shaft?

@JCMFix 2 жыл бұрын

Depends which side of the Power Transfer Unit you are referring to and which seals are failing. On the intermediate shaft side (right side of the PTU), yes, if the PTU is leaking, it is leaking the PTU gear oil fluid that I am showing in this video (75W-140). But if the half shaft (CV axel) seal is bad, transmission fluid could come puking out of that same area on both the left and right sides. If it's the left side of the PTU that bolts to the transmission, if the transmission is leaking from it's connection seal with the PTU, then it's leaking the Mercon V fluid. Both sides of the PTU have at least 2 seals two keep the PTU differential fluid in it's place and the transmission fluid in it's place. Overall, the PTU is just small transfer case that is always spinning in a Lincoln mkS. In four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive vehicles, a transfer case is either connected directly to the back of the transmission, or by a small driveshaft further back in the vehicle. When activated, the transfer case takes power from the engine to the back wheels. Depending on the kind of vehicle, power may go to the rear wheels on a full-time or part-time basis. All-wheel drive systems are typically on all of the time while a four-wheel drive system are activated by either pressing a button in the vehicle or by manipulating a selector lever, typically located near the transmission hump on the floor. In both systems, transfer case fluid keeps the internal parts of the transfer case lubricated. Over time, transfer case fluid will become dirty and break down. When transfer case fluid breaks down you may notice shuddering from the vehicle while turning or a whining noise from the gears in the transfer case.

@wordpressobsessed9067 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2013 Edge and I hear some grinding at low speeds, and more of a howling at higher speeds. Just had front bearing replaced and that didn't fix it. I'm thinking my PTU fluid hasn't been changed for quite some time (165K miles on the car) Could the noise be coming from the PTU because of bad/old gear oil?

@JCMFix 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely change the PTU gear oil fluid if you can as the PTU's within the Edge are known to tar up at pretty low miles. I doubt it's the cause of the howling at higher speeds. It may be the CV AXLES (AKA half shafts) or just a bad hub all together.

@kaiserhead 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have a Mazda CX-9 with the same PTU, my regular shop refused to change the PTU fluid because there’s no drain plug. Probably just didn’t want to do the job. What do you think of the Ford 3.5/3.7 internal water pump?

@JCMFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The internal water pump design is the worst. Once that goes kaput, the car will be no more. Too many other cars I can cheaply buy with that repair money.

@teehud313 2 жыл бұрын

Was this a one man job? Also how long did this take?

@JCMFix 2 жыл бұрын

Everything is shown in the video. Just watch it and see the steps taken to get a sense of how long it should take you after the purchasing the parts. All links are in the description to help you out.

@djmoney-d1658 Жыл бұрын

is it the same way change your ptu on your 2014 MKS lincoln

@JCMFix Жыл бұрын

As far as I know, it's similar. If there is a will there is a way.

@MrNICKDAQUIK Жыл бұрын

So would that make my mks kinda shudder in early gears? Once going its fine but on take off it dies this weird feeling

@JCMFix Жыл бұрын

The shuddering in the early gears is highly indicative of a torque converter failure within the transmission. $2,500 fix.

@MrNICKDAQUIK Жыл бұрын

O wow... Hate 2 hear that... Thanks tho

@ee7968 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2012 Lincoln MKX AWD. Do you now what type of fluid I need and how many quarts for my car?

@JCMFix 2 жыл бұрын

I looked it up. From the 2012 mkX manual, the fluid capacity of the PTU is 0.53L (18 oz). The PTU fluid for your 2012 mkX AWD is exactly what I presented in this video. if you want to buy the Lucas Oil version, the link is above in the description. If you want to buy OEM, it's this: Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant XY-75W140-QL (US); CXY-75W140-1L (Canada). ( amzn.to/3LY2ISj ). Yes. It's says REAR and this is correct from Ford. It is for the rear differential and PTU up front. Apply silicone sealant to the drain or filler plug threads and install the plug. Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

@ee7968 2 жыл бұрын

@@JCMFix Can I use Valvoline SynPower SAE 75W-140 or Mobil 1 SAE 75W-140? What's the difference between synthetic & full synthetic? which one is better? Thank you

@JCMFix 2 жыл бұрын

@@ee7968 All of those are fine. If it's 75W-140 and it meets the rating specifications as stated in the manual you are good. I believe both of the ones you mentioned are full synthetic. If one is not, then it's of a different variety. You should only use what's specified and meets the quality and standards of what's stated in your manual. The OEM I stated above is what you should compare everything to. If it matches or exceeds, then you are good. What's better is just your preference. Cheers mate.

@mercedesbenzs600bash 3 жыл бұрын

Your video was good but I wish you would've showed us the condition of the old fluid...

@JCMFix 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I know. It was hard to do because it was already in the MityVac. I thought showing the flowing of the dark flowing liquid within the tube and then the nice clear new liquid would suffice. Thanks for watching.

@BuckRogers20011 3 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t the car need to be level when you refill? Seems like you could overfill or under fill with the front jacked up like that.

@JCMFix 3 жыл бұрын

Correct. But the basic tenent is to fill until it's starts leaking out then plug it back up. Thats simple enough for me to not really worry about the slight car leveling. These PTU's are prone to fail and like I said in the video, i will just keep sucking it out and refilling at 30,000 miles where before the company deems it as a "lifetime" fluid. So keeping fresh gear oil in it even if it's slightly under or over is ok with me in regards to this crappy part that is bound to fail anyways. I am just lengthening it's life span.

@netflooder263 3 жыл бұрын

Would this same procedure work with the rear axle? That fill plug on the rear axle is right up against other components

@JCMFix 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Same exact procedure. I need to make a vlog on it one day.

@user-wy9ht3ck9h Жыл бұрын

Hello, do you have a repair shop close to the DMV area - I need a good mechanic shop that can work on my 2011 MKS.

@JCMFix Жыл бұрын

I wish. I usually just go to Ford whenever I can't tackle things.

@user-wy9ht3ck9h Жыл бұрын

@@JCMFix Thank you - my car is currently at Sheehy Ford/Lincoln Dealer - to replace the low beam light. It's taking them forever to repair or replace the bulb. - The car has been there since Wednesday with no results.

@JCMFix Жыл бұрын

@@user-wy9ht3ck9h Dang. It shouldn't take them that long. I feel dealerships don't respect older cars and pretty much let it sit until they "can get to it." I

@XLslugz 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2013 Lincoln MKS and just recently started having issues with my PTU...I just bought the car about a month ago..I’m starting to hear a subtle grinding noise and I’m wondering if i could possibly rescue the ptu with a fluid change or is it more likely it’ll need to be replaced with that grinding sound being present

@JCMFix 3 жыл бұрын

That's tough to discern. How does it smell? Is it leaking?

@Pro1er 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know if you have it sorted out yet but if you're hearing a grinding noise from the PTU, it's toast. In addition to the lubricant getting cooked, the seals tend to leak on these units.

@kuldipbhogal4218 3 жыл бұрын

Good video! How's the PTU running after the drain and fill?

@JCMFix 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect, perfect, perfect. No issues at all. That Mityvac or any suction machine you have makes the job so easy. Thanks for being here.

@alexswift 2 жыл бұрын

@@JCMFix any other services you perform routinely that ford or lincoln doesn’t push?

@JCMFix 2 жыл бұрын

@@alexswift Indeed! Here goes my other mkS Playlist: kzfaq.info/sun/PLSobJ3CJ_Tg3jvWC14BFrPtkBsC0L4X2y

@questdental 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have 2014 Ford Edge with 70K miles. I feel and hear wobbling noise under the floor. Something is spinning unevenly. And I smell burning , like propane under heavy acceleration. Do you think my PTU is bad? Thank you in advance

@JCMFix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. How's the A/C compressor? Turn off the fan and a/c, See if you still smell the burning smell with the windows up. Then turn on the fan without A/C and see. Then with A/C.

@questdental 3 жыл бұрын

@@JCMFix Thank you for responding to my question. It happens only with heavy acceleration, whether A/C is on or not (only short time, bad burning smell). I have heard that PTU may spit some fluid through vent, when overheating. But the worst thing is rumbling noise under the floor (not very loud but annoying). Car was twice at the dealer with other issue but they did not say anything about my complain about it. That's why I don't know, should I request PTU change or not. I have new tires new brakes, ball bearings are fine, brand new rear differential etc. Something is making this noise and vibration. To replace PTU is expensive so don't know what to do, since dealer did not say anything.

@JCMFix 3 жыл бұрын

@@questdental The rumbling may be your CV axles possibly going out. The smell could possibly be the PTU but I'm not sure. I had a similar smell and thought it was the PTU. I changed the PTU fluid and the smell remained. It turned out that my A/C compressor was failing. Once I changed that out, the smell went away.

@questdental 3 жыл бұрын

@@JCMFix Thank you. In my case, everything seems to be okay, so I don't know. Have to go to the dealer and resolve this problem. Take care :)

@haruchanchannel2023 2 жыл бұрын

nice to meet you I'm from Japan, but I'm in a 2014 Ford Explorer 3.5L NA car. Is it possible to mix mission oil and ATF Marcon LV with differential oil? A phenomenon that ATF decreases occurs.

@JCMFix 2 жыл бұрын

日本から見てくれてありがとう！いいえ。トランスミッション以外の場所にトランスミッションオイル（ATF Mercon LV）を混ぜることはお勧めしません。トランスミッションは独自のオイルを使用しています。リヤデフオイルは自重のオイル（ギアオイル75W-140）を使用し、このビデオで紹介しているフロントパワートランスファーユニット（PTU）は、通常、リアディファレンシャル（75W-140）とまったく同じギアオイルを使用しています。適切な重量のオイルを入手するのが難しい場合は申し訳ありませんが、適切な重量のオイルを入手するために最善を尽くす必要があります。そうしないと、部品が破損する可能性があります。 Thanks Haru Haru!

@haruchanchannel2023 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for your reply. No, the front differential oil overflows and leaks. Moreover, ATF is reduced. I want to know what the cause is.

@JCMFix 2 жыл бұрын

@@haruchanchannel2023 交換が必要なのはおそらくシールです。

@haruchanchannel2023 2 жыл бұрын

@@JCMFix It would be helpful if you could tell me what kind of sticker to replace 🙏

@JCMFix 2 жыл бұрын

@@haruchanchannel2023 I'm not sure I understand your question. What sticker?

@rgr4475 Жыл бұрын

To play Devils advocate, 192000 miles is generally considered a "lifetime" of a vehicle. I agree it's not a lifetime fluid but 192k is pretty good on the original.

@JCMFix Жыл бұрын

I change it religiously now.

@ArthurBrinkman-c5z 3 жыл бұрын

Okay guys this is how I changed my PTU fluid I jacked it up put jack stands under it got my creeper crawled under the car found the PTU. Then I got out all of my tools and quickly found out that I didn't have the right tools I needed. So this is how I solved the problem for my 2013 Lincoln MKS Eco-boost. First I put all my tools away, pulled out the jack stands and lowered the car. After that I drove the car to EZ lube and had the fluid changed for $60. So that's how I changed the PTU fluid. Using cash is much easier than crawling around underneath a car. Cause I just plain gave up on the damned thing! Very easy way to change the PTU fluid I highly recommend it! No busted knuckles, no mess and no effort. Almost any problem can be solved if you throw enough money at it!

@JCMFix 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate.

@johnbolt665 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible, it would have taken nothing to put a drain plug in to drain the so called lifetime fluid!

@JCMFix 2 жыл бұрын

I thought about doing that at one point. But the extractor seems to work well so I stick with it.