7mt Transmission Fluid Service @ 1 year/7500mi -- fluid results

[Sitruc_btb]

It's slow at work today, so I had some time to change the trans fluid in my Bronco. I'm a bit over 7500miles, just hit the one year mark. Since it's hot here in AZ, and fluids get cooked throughout the year, figured it's a good time to change it.
Fluid seems pretty dark after one year.

I used a different style bit, instead of an allen socket. Grips the allen fasteners better, with less chance of rounding out.

On the rack, checking torques and stuffs.

Fluid sample.

Cornwell Gripedge sockets. Better version of allen bits. Other brands have similar style bits.

Pretty straightforward service. Bolts/plugs were easy coming out. I noticed I had to move the lever next to the fill plug forward a bit to get the fill plug started. Transmission took pretty much all three quarts of the DCT fluid.

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[PWillette]

Curious, does the drain plug have a magnet?

 

[BigHoof]

The only thing I would add is to cover your exhaust to keep the fluid from getting between the heat shield and pipe. The fill is directly over the pipe.

 

[Sitruc_btb]

Curious, does the drain plug have a magnet?

No magnet.

 

[Sitruc_btb]

The only thing I would add is to cover your exhaust to keep the fluid from getting between the heat shield and pipe. The fill is directly over the pipe.

Good advice. I sprayed it with brake cleaner and wiped down. Wouldnt advise doing that when exhaust is hot.

 

[PWillette]

No magnet.

10-4. Also curious if you've been afflicted by the 7mt grinding noise?

 

[Sitruc_btb]

10-4. Also curious if you've been afflicted by the 7mt grinding noise?

Yeah at cold start, around 50 degrees, I'll get the rotational scraping for a bit. I'm not worried about it, until my gears turn into neutrals.

 

[Squatch]

So... getting the fluid analyzed?

Also... I am super jealous of your workspace!

 

[broncobase1]

Just a FYI:

Every 20,000 mi Replace the cabin air filter.
(32,000 km)
Every 30,000 mi Replace the engine air filter.
(48,000 km)
Every 100,000 mi Replace the spark plugs.
(160,000 km) Inspect the accessory drive belt(s). 2
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Every 150,000 mi
(240,000 km)
Change the manual transmission fluid.
Change the front axle fluid.
Change the rear axle fluid.
Change the transfer case fluid.
Replace the accessory drive belt(s).
At 200,000 mi Change the engine coolant. 3
(322,000 km)
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of

 

[tasker]

NICE SHOP....what you got going on for hanging the tires like that on the lift?

 

[BigHoof]

Just a FYI:

Every 20,000 mi Replace the cabin air filter.
(32,000 km)
Every 30,000 mi Replace the engine air filter.
(48,000 km)
Every 100,000 mi Replace the spark plugs.
(160,000 km) Inspect the accessory drive belt(s). 2
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Every 150,000 mi
(240,000 km)
Change the manual transmission fluid.
Change the front axle fluid.
Change the rear axle fluid.
Change the transfer case fluid.
Replace the accessory drive belt(s).
At 200,000 mi Change the engine coolant. 3
(322,000 km)
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of

Just a FYI, do you follow the recommended "Normal" oil change interval of 7500-10000 miles?

 

[Hemisfear]

Just a FYI:

Every 20,000 mi Replace the cabin air filter.
(32,000 km)
Every 30,000 mi Replace the engine air filter.
(48,000 km)
Every 100,000 mi Replace the spark plugs.
(160,000 km) Inspect the accessory drive belt(s). 2
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Every 150,000 mi
(240,000 km)
Change the manual transmission fluid.
Change the front axle fluid.
Change the rear axle fluid.
Change the transfer case fluid.
Replace the accessory drive belt(s).
At 200,000 mi Change the engine coolant. 3
(322,000 km)
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of

Now cut the recommended mileage (KM's) in half and you're good to go! lol

 

[Hemisfear]

Just a FYI, do you follow the recommended "Normal" oil change interval of 7500-10000 miles?

I recommend every 3,000 miles (5,000kms)

 

[BigHoof]

So... getting the fluid analyzed?

Also... I am super jealous of your workspace!

Are you Rick's twin brother?

 

[BigHoof]

I recommend every 3,000 miles (5,000kms)

The EcoBoost is very dirty engine. No way I'd go with the manual intervals. Most all Ford Techs would agree. I'm at about 3,500 miles, was going to change at 4,000 miles.

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