8F35 Fluid Change Tips

[atulo]

11 hours ago, colinc755 said:

When I’ve done it no more than .2qts, it’s all about how much you filled it in the first place. If you see nothing at all that usually means it’s too low. 
 

Yes, I just let the hot extra fluid coming out at the leveling port. It is about 6 oz (.2 qt).

Edited July 13, 2024 by atulo

[Wubster100]

Is there a magnet on the oil drain plug?

[Tim W. AZ]

10 hours ago, Wubster100 said:

Is there a magnet on the oil drain plug?

No

[Wubster100]

I just drained mine and 3.5 liters came out. I am having trouble with the snap ring. I tried to start filling the transmission but only a little bit went in, and the rest leaked out because I didn’t remove the funnel thing that is blocking it.

[atulo]

11 minutes ago, Wubster100 said:

I just drained mine and 3.5 liters came out. I am having trouble with the snap ring. I tried to start filling the transmission but only a little bit went in, and the rest leaked out because I didn’t remove the funnel thing that is blocking it.

 You miss this from colinc755:

"Once that is done, filling the transmission is not as simple as removing the top plastic cap. You must also remove the funnel that the cap rests in because Ford placed a piece of plastic in between the cap and the funnel, blocking any fluid that tries to enter. To remove this you must get a pair of needle-nose pliers and pinch in the snap ring and pull up on the assembly. This window that the pliers can fit in is incredibly tiny and removing this funnel will take a lot of patience. Once the funnel is removed, keep track of that plastic piece that sits inside it. You can now fill the transmission with fluid, I would recommend trying to match what came out and add .25qts-.5qts to it (this is because if you pour too little fluid you can't add anymore without removing everything you just removed). "

[Wubster100]

Finally got it off. 

2019 Edge 2-0 8F35 Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill.pdf

[dabangsta]

Anyone have the details on removing the air cleaner/filter housing for a 2019 with the 2.0? I hate to be stuck on step 1, I just am not able to find the mounting points (and not prolonging the pain that is completing this task...).

 

Never mind, once I got the snorkle unbolted it became obvious it was just press fit into rubber donuts, and pulling up harder released it. Now to the rest of it!

Edited August 10, 2024 by dabangsta

[chipdog4]

I just drained and filled my transmission.  I had a valve body replacement (and fluid replacement) just before 60,000 miles under warranty (due to the surging) and I have 82,750 currently.  

I got 4.5 quarts out and put that much back in.  It was very dark fluid and smelled like gear oil. I think I'll be changing it every 20,000 miles from here on.

 

Just wanted to add something as I was getting confused by the funnel talk.  The cap that needs to be removed is just a breather hose/vent.  There's actually a cable type clamp that would work great to remove the clamp (linked below). 

 

After finally seeing it, I'm going to get a length of fuel line and extend it up near the top of the engine so I won't have to remove the air box and zip tube next time for a transmission drain and fill.  Should have measured it but maybe 3/4" hose by 2 feet and zip tie that off somewhere and put that little breather cap on top of that.

 

Not sure why it rotates my pictures.

 

Edit: my fluid level plug on the side was super tight.  It takes a 10mm hex bit socket.  I was using 3/8" drive and was flexing the ratchet.  Stepped up to 1/2" drive and got it loose.  I was able to check with the tire on and turned all the way to the right and laying on my back.  Need about 10-12" of extension with the socket.

 

https://www.homedepot.com/p/GEARWRENCH-Cable-Hose-Clamp-Pliers-82115/303732784

 

 

 

Edited December 9, 2024 by chipdog4