Changed RDU fluid today

[glock-coma]

Just thought I would post some pics

 

Here are some DIY 2"x12" car ramps I made.

Found these over @ evolutionm forum

http://forums.evolutionm.net/evo-x-general/501612-made-my-own-car-ramps-about-40-a.html

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I used a Hydro-Turf oil extractor and a quart fluid pump both found on amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Hydro-Turf-Oil-Extractor-OIL01/dp/B000GU0MMU/ref=pd_sim_sbs_auto_1

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Pic of RDU fill plug....I used a 3/8 drive ratchet to remove it. The hole is pretty shallow, so the ratchet will not go completely in. Anyone know why that exhaust hangar is there?

There is not a bracket on the pipe below it

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Drain plug before cleaning, and after. Some metal filings, but nothing to worry about

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I couldn't completely warm up the fluid for easier extraction, I didn't want to deal with a hot exhaust while under the car. It was moving very slowly through the tube.

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I got out as much as I could, about 32 ounces by weight.

The fluid was pretty nasty. It was the consistency of syrup, maybe a little thicker

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Here is a side by side of old fomoco "lifetime" fluid and new redline 75-w90

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Wasn't that hard of a job, the pump just took awhile because of the thickness of the fluid.

While I was waiting, I also changed the spark plugs to the new updated part number

CYFS-12Y-3. Probably going to do the PTU fluid next week.

[SHOdded]

Thanks for the writeup! How many miles did you say you have on your car? Seems like every time someone has taken a look at the fluid in these AWDs, front or back, it is GUNKY and there is a need for regular (preventive) oil changes. Maybe Ford did not want it to seem too tough to maintain? I am used to the 2 year/24-30K mile suggestions for coolant/trans fluid anyway, a couple more oils to swap out doesn't hurt.

[glock-coma]

It's a 2010 non PP just turned 26,000 miles today.

[bpd1151]

I think I may add this to the list of the official "how-to's" if that's acceptable?

 

Seems thorough enough as it sits, but if you want to go back and edit, and/or include additional instructions, then cool! :thumb:

 

Nice job btw, I'm sure plenty of people here will appreciate your efforts.

 

Rep points headed your way and lemme know on the "how-to" inclusion.

 

Mike :yo:

[SHOdded]

Time, but not a lot of mileage. Definitely seems like a candidate for regular maintenance!

[glock-coma]

Time' date=' but not a lot of mileage. Definitely seems like a candidate for regular maintenance![/quote']

Exactly, this car is still pretty new to me (2 months). But the previous owner kept detailed service records of everything.

 

Bpd1151, thx for the kind words. I went back and cleaned up my op a little bit, added a couple more details.

 

If I think of anything else I'll try to edit ASAP.

[mjhpadi]

Thanks, great write-up, be sure to do photos of the PTU when you do it....I thought mine was OK yet, since I just turned 23,000 miles yesterday, but from the looks of that fluid, I think this has moved way up my list of things to do! Thanks!

[Night Hawk]

Great write up, weird though my Ptu fluid looked like sludge and the rear diff, not so bad.

[pacoflyer]

HMM My car has 61,000 miles and I just did my PTU yesterday and it was chocolate milkshake! I wasn't able to get to my rear diff in time, but I will be doing that soon if that is also chocolate milk...