Kpwweb
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- March 19, 2013
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- Springfield, MO
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2013 Ford Explorer Sport
So I'm really **** and like working on my own cars... Plus the idea that it helps with preventive maint and has worked on every car I've owned thus far.
So far I've changed rear diff, ATF, and of course engine oil... Added Water Wetter to coolant (it was a little low anyway).
Today I thought I would change the PTU fluid based on 10k miles and the reports of issues people have with the earlier PTU units and overheating the gear oil and breaking down the factory fill lube...
So I managed to SEE the PTU fluid temp sensor (according to Ford it and it's shield must be removed as the fill point), but how on earth do you get at the thing? The rear cat and rear turbo oil drain back line is in the way. I started to remove the rear cat and had loads of trouble--not the least of which was a cross-threaded bolt on the cat-to-exhaust flange. Thanks UAW! That added an hour and a half!
So the question is--has anyone replaced the PTU lube on a Sport and how?
So far I've changed rear diff, ATF, and of course engine oil... Added Water Wetter to coolant (it was a little low anyway).
Today I thought I would change the PTU fluid based on 10k miles and the reports of issues people have with the earlier PTU units and overheating the gear oil and breaking down the factory fill lube...
So I managed to SEE the PTU fluid temp sensor (according to Ford it and it's shield must be removed as the fill point), but how on earth do you get at the thing? The rear cat and rear turbo oil drain back line is in the way. I started to remove the rear cat and had loads of trouble--not the least of which was a cross-threaded bolt on the cat-to-exhaust flange. Thanks UAW! That added an hour and a half!
So the question is--has anyone replaced the PTU lube on a Sport and how?