Fluid Service on Ford’s New Cooled PTU’s is Possible: We Show You How!

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In this video we show you how to drain and fill Fords new cooled PTU's. It can be tricky but we walk you through it.
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@FordTechMakuloco 4 года назад

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@Three9sfine. 4 года назад

This guy is the best of the best ! Pls support him and subscribe. I can't begin to tell you how valuable he is to all of us diy ppl. He has the experience and knowlage that you cant find anywere. His videos are great quality and he takes his time to show us step by step details on just about everthing you would need. This is not a place to bag on ford or the the engeniers. Lets face it none of us have the education or Means to build vehicals in a production environment and every car maker has issues. So insted of talking crap lets look at the valuable information being provided for us for free, who does that . this guy runs a buissness and makes time to inform us on work arounds that he uses. What more could you ask for ? Just want to say thank you for you time and effort brother . we appreciate you !!

@gasripper2 4 года назад

I overfilled my PTU I think I about 27 ounces. Should I drain it and only put in 16?

@scottweatherman3266 4 года назад

Does your name imply that being a Ford Tech will make you loco. If so I understand, I too was a Ford Tech

@stuartsuchy4154 4 года назад

What a great way to save time and headache's.

@hoosiered471 4 года назад

@@Three9sfine.: Totally agree!!! Brian puts out amazing, high quality content!!! I have learned so much from watching his videos!!!

@rvlyssup 4 года назад

Finally! Need to do this on our 15 ExSport. Been procrastinating since she hit 30k on the clock. Just hit 36k and this video pops up on my feed. Perfect timing.

@ChevyGuy-kx7im 2 года назад

This is one of the best videos, picture wise and the explanations are clear and easy to understand. My only wish would have been to watch you take the vent cap off and insert the barb into the PTU vent hose. I am a fairly big guy 6' 200 lbs and I could not remove the cap despite many tries. My wife with small hands tried as well but could not get it to come loose. Finally she suggested to run the engine at temperature and that with the help of channel pliers allowed me to finally get the cap off.After about an hour of fighting to insert the barb, I finally was able to get it all the way in...

@nebu7777 Год назад

same here. Cannot get the cap off, dropped it down into the engine. Couldn't get the replacement on.

@jimster1111 5 месяцев назад

so i had to fight it as well. my advice is to get some small channel locks, and channel lock the vent hose a few inches below the cap, this allows you some leverage. then what i did was take a box cutter and just cut the hose below the cap. careful not to lose the hose! i did because i used the channel lock idea after cutting off the vent. the channel locks also allow you enough leverage to shove the barb into the hose. otherwise the hose might be too short to get any grip on it.

@joshcraven9781 3 года назад

I recently purchased a 2013 Police Interceptor Sedan and the PTO/PTU was one of my concerns. I have been looking for a service procedure and this makes it clear as day and easy to under stand. I went on my lunch today and got the stuff to do this. Thank you for your knowledge.

@prestongarvey2961 2 года назад

Any update how’s it been? I got a 15 sedan

@Lorenzo69 Год назад

I'm curious myself, how did it go ?

@kwoolf1 4 года назад

Thanks for the video. I could not pull the vent cap off the PTU vent hose for the life of me. Tried using a little flathead to pry it loose but no luck. So I thought why not just cut it off with about an inch of the vent hose then used a razor blade to slice the remnant hose piece vertically and it comes off easily. That's what I did and I don't see why that wouldn't work. Thank you for the instructions, I would have no idea where to start and what to do without your video!

@jimster1111 5 месяцев назад

thanks for the advice this is what i did. plus i used some small channel locks for leverage to shove the barb in the vent hose

@jaimerodriguz7406 4 года назад

I watch all ur video i learned a lot am a Ford guy. Me and my son fix his 05 f150 4.2 intake look. Like it had grease black sticky stuff cleaned it replaced EGR and bushings on the IMRC levers the butterflies in intake were stuck after cleaning intake they work truck runs great now it has power

@butchtherhino8202 2 года назад

Great video and information ... I ended up pulling down the vent hose and making the connection with the brass barb from the bottom - as hard as I could I could not get the vent cap off of the hose when reaching from the top. I do have a lift and a long pliers which helped immensely. I was then able to thread the hose back up. Thanks Again

@thomasbenko4246 2 года назад

Hi Butch. Great idea. I have a 2017 platinum explorer. Is that your vehicle as well? I can touch the vent with my fingers but don't think I can pull it off. I have looked from underneath the vehicle, but with the cooler, I can't seem to see the vent tube from under the vehicle. If you do have a 2017 platinum, any suggestions would be helpful.

@butchtherhino8202 2 года назад

@@thomasbenko4246 No that is not my Explorer, mine is a 2018 but like I mentioned going from under the vehicle worked great, it is hard to see but it is there, when I reached up with the long nose pliers I was able to pull it down and actually the cap fell off?? As much as I tried I could not get the cap off from above either.

@cgrreviews7220 2 года назад

Probably one of the best and easy videos I’ve seen this is a project that any ford owner with the damn PTU should do 100 percent thank you

@PaulysAuto 4 года назад

Your content is absolutely amazing! I really gotta say that's a smart idea to put a dedicated cooler on them, as well as adding extended vent hose...great 💡

@samo0golf Год назад

Well, i found mine empty 😂 dang! I never even know about that ptu thingy.. thanks man, ur video about the ptu is the most professional video out there

@jimster1111 5 месяцев назад

alright so to help others who are having trouble heres what i did: i removed the airbox first step (mostly to fill the transmission fluid) but i also used a small pair of vice grips to gain leverage on the hose as mine was pretty short. grip it a few inches from the vent, then grab a boxcutter, be careful not to cut yourself while you cut off the vent cap along with like half an inch of hose. the vicegrips not only keep the hose from dropping into a hard to reach position but they also allow you enough leverage to push on the new barb and hose extension.

@adamcorria1647 Год назад

I did similar to that but used a universal coolant reservoir mounted to the fender and removed the top of the put vent valve , removed the valve parts and clamped a high pressure air hose to it and ran to the tank . After I drilled the ptu and refilled the ptu to spec I added a half quart of fluid to the tank I installed and it worked great as it would bubble out when it got hot and suck what it needed back . Never could run low as the puke was always captured and sucked back in but still let the air out.

@acadianheatingandair3291 Год назад

You send a picture of that and I'm assuming you said you drilled the P TOY because you wanted to leave the existing brain in place because it had a magnet and the magnet is the only way to catch the metal debris so basically you drilled and tapped the PTU and you added a coolant reservoir and more oil but only a 1/2 a quart of oil why not a bigger or larger capacity

@acadianheatingandair3291 Год назад

I was thinking about almost your same exact idea of running a reservoir in a hose directly to the drain pbut I would lose the magnet so I'm assuming that's why I guess you left that in place

@acadianheatingandair3291 Год назад

So basically you still have to remove the drain plug every 30000 miles anyway just to get the debris off of the magnet

@rodneybrand8521 4 года назад

Ingenious...leave it to brian to figure out a better way to do what ford engineers couldn't do..thank you for this..Cheers 🍻🍻🍻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@acemobile9806 4 года назад

Keep in mind those same engineers got paid a buttload of money, far more than a lowly technician like Brian will ever see, to come up with this stupid crap. It's absolutely sickening & embarrassing what passes for engineering nowadays! I don't see how any self-respecting human with an engineering degree could sign off on some of this junk. I'd be ashamed to show my face!

@miketeeveedub5779 4 года назад

Service Techs: "The old PTUs overheat and destroy themselves. We need a redesign." Ford: "We're listening - here's your redesign!" Service Techs: "But...it's stupid-ridiculous to service, and it still doesn't have enough cooling!" Ford: "There's no pleasing these crybabies..."

@gregmislick1117 4 года назад

it's "packaging" - how to get more stuff into the same ridiculously small hot space. Whaddayawant ?

@juanmanuelgil3436 3 года назад

Thank god they went RWD based, at least on the new gen explorer.

@Jack-ns5mn 4 года назад

I was expecting you to push the oil in through the drain opening. Aftermarket should make a one way check system to allow such a procedure.

@FordTechMakuloco 4 года назад

Too much of a mess unless there was a check valve unit.

@michaelslee4336 4 года назад

@@FordTechMakuloco Problem with a check valve is that it has to be at the bottom where the junk collects.

@joelalvarezducoing1394 2 месяца назад

Muchísimas gracias me fue muy útil el vídeo me ahorre mucho dinero yo mismo lo hice y la camioneta quedó bien. Saludos

@SSgt- 10 месяцев назад

Wow, the fluid wasn’t burnt to a sludge like the older Flex you did some time ago.

@SmittySmithsonite 4 года назад

I'd be curious to see if Amsoil Severe Gear 75w-140 could extend the service interval of that unit. The stuff holds up extremely well in preventing thermal runaway. I use it in all my vehicles. I've exceeded the towing capacity of my truck by ridiculous amounts using their 75w-110, and the oil never let me down. My spider gears did ('07 Silverado - pre-bailout GM product, so no wonder) ... but that's another story for another day, lol. Great tip as always, Brian - much appreciated!!

@seanbrousson1051 4 года назад

Keep those vids coming. I have a 2018 FFS. Thank you for your effort in these vids

@markk3652 4 года назад

Great idea to keep maintenance up going forward. Regular fluid changes can keep these ptu's from costing everyone later. Sure glad I have an F150 with an easy to service transfer case!!!

@MonoBrace 3 месяца назад

One suggestion might be to set up the tube first before you drain the oil. Love these videos - Subscribe if you have a ford!

@georgehopper4535 3 года назад

How about an old school brass drain petcock. Like brass/copper radiators had. They had a short tube on the end. You could pinch clamp a hose to the end. Drain and fill from same hose. No blown out seals.

@xr500t 4 года назад

Great stuff. I'm working on a Jaguar x type ptu and it has a fill plug, that is tough to access too. Using the vent tube is a great alternative.

@mcculloughmike 4 года назад

Plumb a tube out, sort of like a remote oil filter setup, where you can have a valve on the end. Route it so that when you drain it, it doesn't pour all over the exhaust, and then, use something like your syringe to inject it back up through the same drain. When you have enough in, close the valve, cap it, and zip tie it to the frame somewhere. Voila.

@eddiev6013 4 года назад

Thats why i walk away from awd horizontally mounted v6s. Almost no room to work. Add in the fact that this is an Ecoboost with all the extra plumbing and it turns into a nightmare. A longitudinal setup would have made this way easier. Look at the Jeep Grand Cherokee wayyy easier to service transfer cases and diffs, and I'm no jeep fan.

@MrPami9899 4 года назад

That's exactly what I'm thinking, but they change the platform for 2020,it should be same as the cherokee

@stephenb3348 4 года назад

I was looking at getting a single-owner, low-mileage SHO just a couple weeks ago, and after watching Brian here and many others, I had convinced myself to get the premium Ford extended warranty, something I would almost never do for a vehicle. Too many failure points in that AWD/turbo/3.5L Ford combo that can result in an instant $2-3K repair bill (or more?) Ended up not getting it for other reasons.

@icyhotmike 4 года назад

These are cars best suited for someone with mechanical skills and understand the engine weak points such as the water pump and leaking turbos. The F150s have longitudinal same engine with their own sets of problems so like I said, these engines require some wrench skills.

@moonbounce 4 года назад

@@stephenb3348 If you are buying a Ford, get the extended warranty! Everyone make fun of Chrysler products, but I'm here to tell you Chrysler has come WAY up and Ford is taking the place of the old Chrysler quality. And yes I have owned Fords for years...I'm moving to MOPAR.

@eddiev6013 4 года назад

@@icyhotmike Even if you're a mechanic after you've been wrenching all day I highly doubt you'll want to spend time and maintain this nightmare. Yes the internal water pump in first gen 3.5 (not Ecoboost) was single gear and the redesign version with dual row of the gears is way more reliable but the packaging is terrible. Everything is crammed. That's what happens when you try to keep an old chassis alive and cram more crap in it ..all you end is with an expensive compromise . This chassis goes back to Volvo S80 days. There was a reson why volvo stuck to inline 5s and 6s.

@Northernsledr 3 месяца назад

did you ever consider using a "y" connection where your barb was installed? having another separate vent installed with the vent next to your fill tube should aid filling.....think of household plumbing, the air can't escape the way you;re doing it

@FordTechMakuloco 2 месяца назад

It would not work; you need to vent the case not the line. It works in household plumbing because the water does not fill the drain pipe completely and this does.

@tonyoaguon8683 4 года назад

Damn. Thank goodness for finding your video. I have the 2016 Explorer Sport. Very useful stuff bro!

@johnshuler1396 4 года назад

You might be able to use a small funnel to help drain your fluid! You will have a more accurate read on the amount of fluid that you drain!

@FordTechMakuloco 4 года назад

Its real tight in there, hard to tell until you get under there.

@danadams1661 4 года назад

Cut a water bottle length wise and use the mouth of the bottle to drain into a measuring cup

@davestewart9146 4 года назад

Awesome idea Brian 👍😁

@klc317 4 года назад

Thats a good idea. Im sure the same extension hose principle would work for refilling the LV fluid in these SUVs like escapes too.

@alwayz_wenz 3 года назад

This is genius. I assume leaving the gear oil out in the sun while you are getting the tube extended, is enough to get it warmed up so it will flow?

@domjohnson2579 2 года назад

I have the PTU with a fill plug only. I just suck up the fluid with a pneumatic suction device then fill it up through the vent after I ran an extension to the engine bay. Fill till it overfills the fill plug, clean, add thread sealant then reinstall the fill plug. No more struggling to fill it through the fill hole. I feel sorry for people that have the fill and drain plugs because you have to work against the backpressure when you have both plugs installed. I don't think you should force the fluid into the PTU because you are working against the seals and you may blow one of them. Just let the fluid get there by itself without pressure.

@fairlaner69 4 года назад

Outstanding, Thanks for the help!

@Robon2ndShift 4 года назад

Fantastic thinking!

@michaelsiwik2817 4 года назад

Genious. Was able to do it the old way on my. But good for next time. The vent tube on my car is already next to the master brake cylinder... don't need extension...mhhh

@corrywilliams1747 2 месяца назад

Mine had 12 ounces? Would you recommend putting the same amount back in?

@jefferylara7679 2 года назад

Just watched because you make good videos... I ave nothing to do with ford vehicles 😆

@brodyburgess2121 2 месяца назад

Have you worked on any of the newer 2020+ 2.3 Ford Explorers? With the PTU

@JayCeeMax 4 года назад

Good job FTM.

@29auto30 4 года назад

Thanks for the tip, you have to be a special kind of person to work on a Ford. Just saying. Love all your videos.

@Mark-hu9tf 3 года назад

Getting the vent cap off was impossible. Just cut it 1inch below and save your forearms.

@abdelmalekakkad6028 Год назад

Awesome job, Actually my Ford Edge 2014 AWD SEL running 120k Miles, Recently the Mechanical noticed that there is a bit of a leak from PTU and when we checked it smelled burnt oil even though the color is still crimson to brown. H advises replacing the PTU itself. Another friend advises me to change the PTU oil only. Please I need your suggestion asap

@markpontes4457 4 года назад

If worried about vent line being clogged maybe just push an xtra syringe of air down the tube when done.

@lincolnritterhouse9048 9 дней назад

What prevents pressure building when forcing oil in?

@FordTechMakuloco 9 дней назад

The volume of air inside, burping of bubbles and venting in between doses.

@craigpennington1251 4 года назад

P.S. Most folks around here drive these things until they quit which is about a year(110,000) miles then they trade them off. When buying used, make damn sure all of it is gone through and documented for legalities on your behalf.

@FORDTECH313 4 года назад

Have you noticed a lot of the 2020 explorers are coming in with trans cooler leaks

@heykat18 4 года назад

Would this be a similar procedure for the 2017 Explorer Limited AWD?

@seanstapelfeld6448 4 года назад

Hello FordTech I had some major drive-ability issues this morning and had to take my 09 ford escape to pep boys for the fast diagnostics i could, due to the outbreak and the weekend. So what they showed me underneath was a some play from where the drive shaft connects to the PTU. They had told me the bearing in the PTU need to be replaced. Does this sound right to you? Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you

@richardshade7052 Год назад

I have a 2015 police explorer and trying to fill through the vent hole made this maintenance job terrible lol

@lt1jon 4 года назад

You should install a "Y" close to the top so you can keep the vent on and fill at the same time so the fluid can go in quicker.

@FordTechMakuloco 4 года назад

Not sure it works like that. I need to vent the air in the PTU not the tube which is never going to happen unless I have another port on the actual PTU to do so.

@lt1jon 4 года назад

@@FordTechMakuloco yeah now that I think about it, your right.... just drill a 1/8" hole in the case lol

@daddybairb3256 4 года назад

I think its funny how everyone bashes Ford, chevy and praise Toyota. I've owned 6 Toyotas 1988 pickup 22re 5speed no issues but my 89 93 and 98 Camry's and my 93 pickup all had valve train issues all 22re motors each on had the engine replaced. And the worst one was the 09 Tacoma 3 transmissions and 5 security systems before they lemon lawed it . Both 93's and the 09 was bought new and dealership serviced while under warranty. I've owned 2 Hondas didn't like them interior wise. But still yet when Toyota and Honda start changed there outdated power trains to compete with all the others they will have there issues aswell . Watch other mechanics on other manufacturers who put out honest criticism but still doesn't bash the brand into the mud. Oh wait there isn't one besides Brian, he gives the truth and helps out by showing his viewers how to fix and maintain the Ford brand he is certified in fixing. Yes ford has issues but so does every brand . Get over it watch the videos and keep telling yourselves that brand x is better than brand whatever . They all have problems.

@BrianBourgeois- 4 года назад

well the problem is most american see vehicles as appliances and should not have to be serviced beside taking it to jiffy lube once a year. That's why you see so many new vehicles on the road today. No one wants to spend any money on a vehicle they would rather pay a note every month than pay a mechanic every once and a while for services like these.

@markk3652 4 года назад

True statement, and I agree, most people figure if the car lasts till it's paid off, that's long enough, they'll just buy another. It's the same mentality as the cars of 35-40 years ago, dump it before 100,000 miles, and you're home free. The sad part is these 5 year old vehicles are on the used market with some hefty milage numbers, and they still command a higher purchase price, yet they never really got the maintenance required for the miles traveled. The second owners are the ones holding the bag when the car starts to come unraveled from the neglect of the original owner.

@Burrkilla 4 года назад

Great Video. Keep em up. Stay safe.

@MrBlackbutang 3 года назад

Absolutely Feckin Awesome

@cessnatpa 4 года назад

Bought a 2019 Explorer a few weeks ago, so glad I got the front wheel drive.

@wesmullennix3495 2 года назад

Show us the rear diff change please!!!

@demagchevy 3 года назад

Great video, but problem is the dealer know this shortcut, but still charges 3 hrs of labor @$150 per hour to the customer.

@youngb1ood 3 года назад

Go to an independent mechanic for $80/hr

@superatheist9821 4 года назад

I have 2018 Ford Fusion Energi, do I have to do this too ? I drove 94,000 miles and only changed engine oil 15 time , once engine air filter and once cabin air filter., I think I drove 65,000 miles out of it on gas. Rest EV mode. Running still nice , should I any maintenance on it ?

@robertbell525 4 года назад

I would lightly set it in the hose so air can escape while plunging.

@lazaruslong1971 4 года назад

Noticed this is a different procedure than your other video detailing this and using the vacuum pump and sucking out all the fluid and then pumping it back in through the hole. Is this method preferable? Thanks for the great videos. Cheers

@FordTechMakuloco 4 года назад

This is for a totally different PTU design.

@lazaruslong1971 4 года назад

@@FordTechMakuloco Ahh ok thanks for the clarification. Mine is a 2014 Explorer 3.5 Ecoboost. So I will need to go back through your videos to find the one that applies to mine. Do you recall the name of the video that applies to the PTU in my 2014 Explorer. Cheers.

@DomPolesel 4 года назад

What year was this new PTU installed? Is it all the AWD models?

@Vortechtral 4 года назад

PTU should only be on AWD. FWD should have none.

@DomPolesel 4 года назад

Thanks Michael, was more wondering when they started adding the cooler to the PTU. Maybe 2017\2018? Was curious if all the AWD units had the cooler since then.

@albee9915 4 года назад

If you use the plunger on the vent hose where is the air going as the fluid is pushed in?

@gnohn9366 4 года назад

Great idea thanks

@luismartinez-ee5gi 4 года назад

Im new to ford but have a 2017 explorer platinum 3.5 4wd. What video should i follow to do this service? Do i follow tbis video or the othe one he has where he drains and fills with a pump. Thank you guys for your time.

@Smokey00 4 года назад

How about the 2019 ford escapes? Can't find anything in the manual about PTU and transmission service

@eprofessio 4 года назад

I would shove an oil pressure poly tube down the hose to make it flow faster.

@geom.s.70 4 года назад

I refill my cars on the same drain hole with a few plugs and pump only take me about 10 minutes the whole process

@lowrotor.9297 4 года назад

I just had the PUT in my Taurus replaced for the second time in under two year a couple days ago, thankfully the last was under warranty. The new put is part number AT4Z7251G. Is this the PTU in the video and does that part number have a drain?

@twobanger21 3 года назад

Off topic question, I work in the city and every time somebody walks near my ford, I have 3, the sensors pick up pedestrians around the car. The problem is that the alarm stays on as long as anybody approaches the vehicle and to add insult to injury it mutes your phone call! Ford dealer is no help.

@duc907rdr 3 года назад

Do you drive a high end Ford product with full perimeter and interior sensors? If you do, like my Nautilus, you can select to disable them through the electronic gauges, using your steering wheel selectors. Leaving your sunroof or windows open is probable triggering the interior motion detectors, mounted up by your rear view mirror.

@johnshuler1396 4 года назад

Ford's engineers are plum crazy! The transmissions that I have serviced generally drain 4 to 5 quarts or more! How many quarts total does it hold?

@jeffleach2668 4 года назад

John Shuler The ptu is not a transmission. It’s essentially a transfer case for awd. 1 quart capacity is still ridiculous!

@chimayinasniffer 7 месяцев назад

Microwave the new oil for a minute and it flows better.

@FordTechMakuloco 7 месяцев назад

no thanks.

@tedstraub571 3 года назад

Does a modification like this void the warranty? I don't see why, but any given dealer might give you a hard time if the PTU subsequently failed.

@TroutFink 4 года назад

What is/or was the most reliable Ford engine and/or vehicle in your opinion?

@PursuitMode2011 2 года назад

Does this method apply to a 2014 TAURUS POLICE ECOBOOST AWD?

@tiredrummertube 3 года назад

My Ford dealer will not flush the PTU at all. There is no regular " service" of the ptu by Ford.

@John-yc7qb 4 года назад

hi please tell me do you take the mount out of the 3 bolt bracket some how? cause no one shows you that . i bought the part but did not come with a bracket or anything just the rubber mount with the two holes for the 2 studs that are 18 mm. man i cant get this thing out of the 3 bolt bracket and have to go to work in couple of hours

@daviddavis7855 4 года назад

Is this the same vent system on my 2017 Flex AWD standard V6?

@sergiodjf 4 года назад

How is the new PTU being cooled? What improvements did Ford make? They should have designed it well in the first place 🙄. I have a 2016 F-150, is my PTU like the new serviceable design?

@FordTechMakuloco 4 года назад

You don't have a PTU.

@jobobthepatriot800 2 года назад

Wrap your exhaust to stop the heat ... simple of this .

@Jimmysidecarr 3 года назад

Great video! As usual. I'm thinking, heating the fluid in a microwave will thin the fluid enough to easily speed up the fill significantly. All oils thin when heated and thicken when cooled.

@TDmillerproduction 4 года назад

Is this the same procedure for a 2016 explorer with 4WD?

@FordTechMakuloco 4 года назад

Any cooled PTU.

@JTBrute 4 года назад

Do you have any concerns of damaging seals when using the plunger to push oil into the ptu as you are creating a positive pressure in the case?

@FordTechMakuloco 4 года назад

No, that is why I say push the fluid in slowly. Plus the PTU has a chance to vent after each injection.

@JTBrute 4 года назад

FordTechMakuloco thank you, keep the great videos coming

@RobertKohut 4 года назад

Nice!!

@mikedickman6369 4 года назад

Thanks for the info. So, is that like a differential or transfer case? I just bought a used 2019 Ford Explorer Limited with a six cylinder (3.7)?. What is all the fluids underneath that are on my SUV that need servicing? Type of fluid and service mileage? Thanks, I have been watching all of your videos, you do a great job!

@jamesplotkin4674 4 года назад

My second comment... Is there a way to add capacity to the unit, much like an automatic, with a big cooler and pump? My gears are turning on the prospect :)

@rp5029 4 года назад

If that was me plunging in the fluid, the tip of the syringe would have exploded out of the hose with a mess quickly following😅. So yeah, patients lol. Great channel and content. Thanks for posting.

@1fnjo790 4 года назад

Kind of like watching grass grow. Can't you expedite the fill process from bottom . Get a pipe thread nipple fitting to thread in where the drain bolt goes attach a long fuel hose and bring to top of vehicle . Pop the cap off vent and fill by gravity with a small funnel from on top. Take low air pressure to push the remaining 6 feet of lube in hose into the diff and then pinch off the fill 2hose as close as you can to the drain. Pinch off the vent hose .Unscrew the pipethread nipple with hose from drain. (Gear oil won't rush out with vent hose pinched off from above). Reinstall the drain plug. Unpinch the vent hose and put the vent cap back on. Gear oil will flow in much faster if the air has somewhere to go other than burping back through the lube you are trying to get in from the top. Just get it in from the bottom drain plug hole like filling those dipstick tubeless transmissions

@stuckinnj9554 4 года назад

1FNJO L0l

@troycarothers8254 4 года назад

0:52 Maybe Ford was copying Toro. My self-propelled walk behind also held 1/2 a quart of gear lube inside of its PTU assembly.

@MrTheHillfolk 4 года назад

Heh no shoot.. I tinker with those mud mowers those kids build. I'm surprised I haven't seen one of the kids use one of these for something on some crazy air cooled lawnmower engine based creation. Seems like that's all the power they could handle.

@mikeg3529 4 года назад

Oh, manufacturers cheap out there these days too. My lawn tractor has a plastic gear box, with plastic gears.

@moonbounce 4 года назад

Knowing Ford, it is probably the same unit.

@MrTheHillfolk 4 года назад

@@mikeg3529 Yea that too. The wife said the other day : go buy a new rider because you hate using the self propelled push mower. I do, but I hate new junk more. The rider needs some attention and I set it to the side last year. Time to fix it up again.

@troycarothers8254 4 года назад

13:58 Bye Bye tossed plunger!!! 15:48 I'm sorry plunger, welcome back!!! 🤪🤪🤪

@tc6580 4 года назад

So the engineer's make a revision that satisfies the bean counters knowing it will still fail but at least it has a useless temperature sensor in the way so when the tech hooks up a scan tool he knows for sure it's toast.

@price9195 4 года назад

Exactly, the temp sensor serves no purpose as the PTU cannot be disengaged if it overheats anyway

@sdvten 4 года назад

When the PTU grenades the shrapnel will likely take out the sensor. Then they can charge for a new PTU and a new sensor too. I wonder how much more the new "cooled" PTU costs vs the old non cooled PTU.

@juanmanuelgil3436 3 года назад

I bet it limps if overheated, but still what's the point if it can't be serviced more easily

@Shiver2002 4 года назад

Definitely a great tip! To the non believers: remember, this vehicle only has 30k on it. imagine what those exhaust bolts and other bits will look like after a few good winters, especially in the rust belt.

@SgtHulkasToe 4 года назад

Brilliant, but why doesn't Ford include this conversion as standard in any PTU service? For grins, I asked my Service Tech to include it in my drain service appointment this morning. He was clueless, as was the manager.

@fredbach6039 4 года назад

Sure glad you finally used the plunger.

@alanhassall 4 года назад

I asked about it once and was told that it couldn't be serviced. I have an SHO with the performance package, so I think that mine is like this. If I can get the car safely in the air, I may do this myself a couple of times.

@brucejones2354 4 года назад

Sgt, i would like to know if you showed this video to them.

@Slugg-O 4 года назад

Why? Great question and I have no idea, but I'll bet it was the same engineer who thought removing the Trans dipstick tube and placing a thumb stick 3 inches from a 14 million degree Cat pipe was a great idea.

@jlillieify 3 года назад

Another great video! I do have what i consider an improvement on the vent tube extension. Instead of extending the original hose, Just get your arm down in there, twist the hose around a few times to break it loose and yank it off the stainless steel barb fitting on the PTU. Then get about 3 feet of 5/16 non-fuel injected fuel line (this is the more flexible fuel line) and stick it on the PTU vent barb. Run it up by the brake fluid reservoir and your done.

@Cokie907 Месяц назад

6 of one, half dozen of the other. I think his extension idea is easier. What if you go to rip the hose off down there and it breaks, leaving a hunk of hose on the barbed fitting? With his extension that can’t happen, nor do you have to reach down as far. Less trauma on your arms and lower back.

@ednewell1847 4 года назад

This should be a standard procedure at the Ford dealers!

@scuddrunner1 4 года назад

Thanks for showing us how to take care of our Fords! I've had lots of Ford and presently have a 2017 Explorer Sport, 2015 F350 Lariet 6.7, and a 2007 GT500 and I do all the work on them thanks to you!!

@Mtechthewise 4 года назад

Attach a small label to the new PTU vent, showing the purpose of this new feature - prevents someone making a boo-boo!

@shartingkhumbubbles7169 3 года назад

If your that ignorant and feel the need to pour random fluids into random orifices on your car you DESERVE all that happens afterwards

@jimmellenberger8505 3 года назад

@@shartingkhumbubbles7169 you may not always have the vehicle yourself, service techs may not know what it is, or the next owner doesn't. An ID tag is a reasonably good idea.

@chrismayo3852 4 года назад

Thanks for the great content. As a seasoned campaigner (read "old"), I go here for my 1st pass at all our family Ford/Lincoln maintenance. The only challenge I see here is the vent is not able to "vent" when used for filling with a high viscosity fluid, no ability to burp. Slow and steady is the only way, I would not recommend using the plunger to "force" fluid as it could very possibly push the syringe(funnel) out of the line and make a huge mess. Additionally, it could damage a seal as you are, in effect, pressurizing the PTU case. It is a great option for future servicing but there is no magic way to get 75W140 hypoid to flow quickly enough to not try your patience. Thanks!

@ginamiller6015 4 года назад

Some age-old rules of thumb still make sense today. Regular fluid changes do wonders to extend the life of the vehicle. I have a healthy skepticism when it comes to lifetime fluids, 10k mile engine oils changes, etc. Oil is cheap compared to replacement parts. Definitely a DIY project,thank you for sharing!! 🙂👍

@jimmellenberger8505 3 года назад

Beautifully demonstrated, I've shared your videos with members of a Ford Taurus/Sable, MkS, etc to help them keep their cars running longer and stronger. Great video!

@ND-yp3sk 4 года назад

Crazy dude... I just figured this out 2 days ago after watching your other videos about it. Also the concern about clogging is because the PTU is sealed and the only vent hole is being filled with fluid. If your fluid is sludge this could cause a problem. My plan was to put a little fluid in the vent hose while the drain was open to make sure the vent hose wasn't clogged. if it is, compressed air.

@tedstraub571 3 года назад

Great series! Learning a lot about Explorer 3.5 Eco-Boost while shopping for a used Sport. Question: What year did Ford update the PTU to include the drain plug, sensor, cooler/cold air induction? It appears to be 2015(?). Thanks. I'm now a subscriber and believer.

@marinusdedreu3833 Год назад

As far as I know (for anyone in the future) the 3.5 EcoBoost is the only one with the cooler. 2016 and up have the drain plug. Correct me if I'm wrong