PTU fluid question

[jtoddk98]

Hey,

I plan on getting my PTU flushed in the next week or so. My car currently has almost 42k on the clock and the PTU fluid has never been changed. What fluid should I use? Ford Motorcraft, Royal Purple, etc.

Thanks

 

[SHOdded]

Royal Purple seems to be well liked by the community.  I'd go with that if it is available.

 

[2010SHOtime]

Hey,

I plan on getting my PTU flushed in the next week or so. My car currently has almost 42k on the clock and the PTU fluid has never been changed. What fluid should I use? Ford Motorcraft, Royal Purple, etc.

Thanks

Where are you taking it to get it done?

 

[jtoddk98]

Most likely the Ford Dealer


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[jtoddk98]

Taking it in next week for the white smoke at idle and sometimes the sync voice recognition doesn't work. Will get the PTU done then. When should I do the RDU and transmission? Car has 42k miles on it.


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[SHOnUup]

Just used some royal purple today...depends on how it looks next time I change it, on which one I choose then. Only a year away for comparison...

 

[Wild13SHO]

I just had my Ford dealer change mine.  I'm assuming they used motorcraft, doesn't specifically say.

They charged me $97 (fluid was $44).  Seemed too cheap but next time I'm there I'll have them do the RDU. 

 

[curry67]

I just had my Ford dealer change mine.  I'm assuming they used motorcraft, doesn't specifically say.

They charged me $97 (fluid was $44).  Seemed too cheap but next time I'm there I'll have them do the RDU.

i always thought it would be like 250-300. i gotta get that done next oil change.

 

[Wild13SHO]

I thought it was going to be $300 as well.  The only thing that is making me think they changed the RDU is that the receipt/work order states rear, but they used 75W140.  I'm calling tomorrow to confirm it was the PTU and not the RDU. 

 

[jtoddk98]

Just picked up my car from the dealer. Had the trunk struts replaced because they were not holding the trunk up, had them look into the clicking when turning and the smoke at idle. They were not able to replicate so ill just get it on video when it comes back. Lastly, I had them look into doing the PTU flush. As expected, the fluid was nasty, they had never done one at the dealer before and they were really taken back when they saw the crap coming out. They only charged me $69.99 to do it. Car coasts smooth not, even has a bit more pep too, especially in traffic. I'm happy  ;D

 

[SHOdded]

Glad to hear it!  Dealers need to get more experience with this job.  Not only for the SHO, but for all the AWD vehicles bearing this PTU design out there.

 

[Brucelinc]

It is great to have a dealer that will do it and the 69.95 is a great price.  I couldn't find a dealer in Minneapolis who would even consider it.

I spent about an hour and a half with ramps, jacks, jack stands, laid on my back until my neck was sore, burned my arm, skinned my knuckles, bumped my head a few times, and got dirty as hell.  At least I have the satisfaction of doing it but I would have paid the 69.95 in a heartbeat. 

 

[ecoboostsho]

It is great to have a dealer that will do it and the 69.95 is a great price.  I couldn't find a dealer in Minneapolis who would even consider it.

I spent about an hour and a half with ramps, jacks, jack stands, laid on my back until my neck was sore, burned my arm, skinned my knuckles, bumped my head a few times, and got dirty as hell.  At least I have the satisfaction of doing it but I would have paid the 69.95 in a heartbeat. 

This!  I would have paid $69.95 as well...just like you every dealer I contacted told me it was "non serviceable"...to be fair Ford apparently told them that so I'm not bashing the dealership.

 

[ShoBoat]

^^ same here! Dealer quoted me $250!

 

[vernonator]

So has anyone had a BG provider do the PTU fluid swap? Is it part of the BG Drive Line service?

"Remove and replace old worn-out lubricant from manual transmissions, front and rear differentials, transaxles, and transfer cases. Install gear oil or the additive package required for vehicle application."

http://www.bgfindashop.com/bgservices/driveline.htm

Will check with my dealer on next LOF -they are a BG shop

 

[jtoddk98]

The dealer I did it at was a BG dealer. Didn't do the BG service though. $139 vs $60 for sucking the old stuff out and putting new in. I plan on changing it pretty often since it's so cheep.

 

[Larrylu]

My dealer is a BG dealer but would not even quote a price for sucking out and replacing with new. With this one exception they have been a great dealer treating me fairly and doing good work.

 

[FoMoCoSHO]

Sometimes dealers are hesitant when they don't have any "book time" to refer to. I always just offer them to do it time and materials based that way they can't get hosed.

 

[Larrylu]

Good suggestion!  I have some lift time scheduled at my brother-in-law's shop do I expect to have a whack at this real soon. I'm anxious!

 

[peppelepugh]

Car is at the dealer today, almost at 50k miles and wanted the PTU fluid change with some other odds and ends. They just called me back and said "Our master tech says it should not be serviced due to the manual says it shouldn't be looked into unless there is an issue." I politely replied "I view this just as a transmission of a car... the fluid needs to be changed. I view this as the oil in a car.... wouldn't you change the fluid after so many miles?" He couldn't give me a quote on it, so way i'm looking at is that i told them, "if its over $150, don't bother"

Should i call up a couple of other shops/dealerships around her about it, I don't exactly have an oil pump so i wouldn't know how to go about changing this myself....

Any input appreciated!