Newb - service questions

[tuck16]

HI All,

 

New owner of a 2010 Limited AWD w/20" rims.

I am looking to get up to speed on a few things:

Wheel locks - are the Gorilla 61681 appropriate for my application?

Replacement headlight bulbs - I see the Sylvania H11 LEDs that say "for fog light or powersports only" Is that true, have people run them as low beams? Otherwise i was thinking of ZXE's. Same question for the 9005 high beams.

PTU - is my year serviceable? I watched a couple videos and looked when i was changing the oil, but could not see the drain plug.

 

Fluids -  I've heard the i should stick with motorcraft brand for transmission fluid, is that true or is Amsoil or similar ok?  Same with diffs and PTU if serviceable.

 

I have searched on these topics, but the search function either is poor or my choice or words are.

 

Thanks Everyone

 

[1004ron]

PTU drain plug drill and tap - Page 10 - All Wheel Drive (AWD) - Ford Edge Forum

 

Any quality fluid that meets or exceeds the specs in your owners manual is suitable for your Engine, Transmission, RDU (Diff) and PTU.

 

I use Ford fluid for the Trans, Mobil 1 for the Engine, and Amsoil for the PTU and RDU.

 

Transmission Fluid Replace? - Transaxle (FWD) - Ford Edge Forum

 

Try the forum URL in Google with key words.

 

 

[DILLARD000]

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Welcome to the Herd!  Any pics of your "new" Edge?

 

Yep, PTU is a NotoriousFailureItem; if its already puking black goo from TopVent, then best plan a replacement ASAP.

Recommend installing a PTU Drain; optional Fumoto DrainValve, makes for quick+clean drain+disposal.

I've also installed Hose extensions on PTU TopVent & SideFill up to a Vent+FillCup under Hood, betweem Battery+FuseBox.

Then drain+renew that ~20oz of PTU 75w140 GearOil (AmsOil or RedLine preferred) at least every 33kMiles\4Years;

personally do it every 6mths with routine Engin Oil+Filter changes.

 

InternalChainDriven WaterPump is also a NotoriousFailureItem on these sideways mounted V6~3.5L~DOHC Engines.

No real preventative measures other than draining+renewing Coolant every 33kMiles\4Years.

Check Oil DipStick regularly; if Oil is "ChocolateMilkShake" color, WaterPump Bearing\InnerSeals failed & you've got Coolant in Oil & engine damage.

If you spot Coolant dripping from FrontRight of Engin; WaterPump OuterSeal has likely failed via the WeepHole behind the Alternator.

Fix requires removing TimingCover & all TimingComponents to get to that WaterPump; difficult+expensive with Engine in\out of vehicle.

 

For Trans, preference here is AmsOil\RedLine, FullSyn MerconV Compatible; Valvoline regular MerconV is widely used & likely cheapest option.

Important thing is to just to routinely drain+refresh that ATF every 33kMiles\4years.

 

RadiatorFan ControlModule on Left side of FanShroud is also a NotoriousFailureItem;

commonly Fans become erractic or stops working then Engin overheats;

can also shortout the PCM via ControlModule signal wire & cause Engin stalling.

 

IgnitionPlugs & OxSensors need to be renewed every 100kMiles\12years.

Requires removing ThrottleBody+IntakeManifold, so best renew those Seals & PCVValve at that time.

 

 

 

Edited April 27, 2023 by DILLARD000

[tuck16]

OK, so i will have to suck old gear oil from the fill hole on the PTU then replace, unless i drill/tap a drain plug/valve...

Engine oil looked normal when i changed it.

 

Any One have any input on replacement headlight bulbs?

 

Thanks.

[DILLARD000]

If old GearOil is heavy black goo, best to change it at least 2~3 times with 50miles+ in between to flush that gunk out.

Using these traditional IncandescentHalogen headlamps here in a 2008 Edge with acceptable results:

* For Both LoBeams+Fogs using Type H11.White.55w \ Philips#12362LL or Equal

* For HiBeams using Type HB3.9005.Blue.100w\ ICBE or Equal

WIth very few exceptions personal preference is to stick with Incandescent instead LED Bulbs for critical items like HeadLamps,

considering amount of bad\overcomplicated\unreliable\expensive LED product that's being made\overhyped\sold.

 

Edited May 1, 2023 by DILLARD000

[tuck16]

For the Wheel locks, are the Gorilla 61681 correct? Their website doesn't give much info, but it does say 1/2" w/60deg?

 

I think i will go with Valvoline 70/140 Syn for the PTU And similar Valvoline 75/90 for Rear Diff. Any issues with using Valvoline for those?

 

I will look into service history to check if/when plugs/coolant and transmission were last done.

 

Thanks

Edited May 1, 2023 by tuck16

[DILLARD000]

Personal preference is AmsOil for GearOil, but Valvoline should be fine;

critical thing is just to routinely drain+refill, say every 33kMiles\4Years,

& not let it go without maintenance forever then wonder why things break.

Dont believe Ford & other makers claims of "LifeTime" fluids; they have big incentives to sell you a new vehicle.

No opinion\help here on the WheelLocks.

 

Edited May 4, 2023 by DILLARD000