The PowerShift RCPP is extremely sensitive to the quality and state of the transmission oil, as well as to its level in the system. All common malfunctions of the PowerShift RCPP are primarily due to low oil levels or its pollution.
Cost of oil replacement in the PowerShift RCPP
In our car services, one of the most reasonable prices for repair and maintenance of the PowerShift Ford and Volvo gearbox (6DCT250 or 6DCT450). In particular, the cost of services for the replacement of oil RCPP Power Shift "turnkey" with us is only 10,500 rubles.
This price includes:
- oil filter of fine cleaning (external);
- branded transmission oil for robotic boxes Ford and Volvo;
- works on the replacement of oil in the gearbox.
What is necessary to replace the oil and oil filter
When operating a car, there is a natural wear of its details. The same thing happens with the elements of the transmission. There is an erase of clutch friction discs, wear of the internal elements of the gearbox. The resulting mechanical dirt is distributed in the oil, further enters the "Mechatronics" hydraulic lines, is postponed in its channels, displays solenoids and contributes to the valve sticking.
To clean the oil in the design of the PowerShift RCPP, 2 filters are provided: internal (coarse purification) and outer (fine cleaning). When the filter is contaminated, the oil pressure is disrupted in the gearbox, which leads to its incorrect operation and causes further wear of the mechanical part of the transmission:
- failure of the plug on and off transmissions;
- a significant increase in the given transmission temperature;
- the decomposition of bearings and gears of primary and secondary shafts;
- loss of elasticity, "extrusion" of gaskets, glades and seals;
- the appearance of "scaling", because A part of the components of the transmission will work without lubrication.
- chamber of the electron-mechanical block of TSM (mechatronics);
- mechanical part chamber (gearbox);
- camera clutch.
In this regard, it is necessary to fundamentally change the outer oil filter on the Power Shift box, as well as monitor the level and condition of the oil in the transmission. This procedure is especially important for vehicles operating in heavy road conditions (frequent movement in traffic jams, operation at temperatures below -10, "bucking", "aggressive" ride style) and cars whose mileage is more than 100,000 km.
Oil and oil filter replacement procedure
The replacement of the outer oil filter in the PowerShift gearbox without replacing the transmission oil should be made every 20,000 - 25,000 km of run. And every 40,000 - 45,000 km of run or 2 - 3 years of operation (depending on which it comes before) it is recommended to replace the filter and transmission oil completely.
The main stages of the oil replacement work in Power PowerShift
To properly replacing oil in the gearbox Power Shift, it is necessary to carry out the following manipulations:
- Take the engine and warm the transmission to a temperature of 39-40 degrees. Alternately translate the PPC lever into each of the existing positions, with a delay in each to 20 seconds and drown out the engine.
- Remove the protection and air filter engine.
- Unscrew all the traffic jams: "fuel", "drain" and "control". Merge oil.
- Replace outdoor filter.
- Split drain plugs. Pour oil. Split control and filler plugs.
- Next, the actions specified in claim 1 are performed.
- Then it is necessary to adjust the oil level and put the engine and air filter.
It should not be underestimated the importance of such an event as the replacement of oil and an outdoor filter (fine cleaning) in the PowerShift transmission on Ford Focus 3, Mondeo or Volvo S60. This procedure may not seem difficult, but it is better to apply to a specialized service for it, where in addition to high-quality oil change in the box, it will also be used to evaluate its condition. Such an analysis is necessary, because When detected in the oil of characteristic signs of wear (the presence of shallow metal dust, the black color of the oil in aggregate with the burner odor) will require additional diagnostics of the system with the issuance of recommendations.
Important! Check the level of transmission oil in the box is not less common than with each regulatory service. When you ignore transmission maintenance activities, replacing oil and oil filter, PowerShift RCP on your Ford Focus 3 or Volvo S60 can very quickly fail and its recovery will require large financial costs.
Automatic 6-speed PowerShift 6DCT250 gearbox with dry double clutch and electronic control - product innovative. The developers have successfully combined in it the advantages of an ordinary machine and mechanics, having received a very effective result.
- Putting a transmission with an editorial arrangement with a cross-location of the engine in compact cars.
- These are used by many motorists. This segment, in particular, relates popular Ford Focus 3.
In the environment, the owner is different opinions regarding the reliability of robotic transmission. The main subject of disputes is the correctness and multiplicity of service, on which the service life depends.
The car owner question concerns, first of all, the need to replace oil on PowerShift. Does she need? If so, when to change the liquid and how to properly carry out the procedure?
Change or not change oil in PowerShift 6DCT250
In the recommendations of the manufacturer, there is not a word in the manufacturer's replacement. Robotic box is considered maintenance free. At the same time, among the design features, a drain and filling neck for a transmission fluid. So, the replacement is still provided?
Why does the PPP service stipulate the manufacturer? The case is in mentality: in Europe countries, there are practically no automobiles with mileage of more than 100 thousand km. With such indicators, it is enough for the resource of the oil of a regular factory fill. In Russia, mentality and other opportunities.
- Most domestic car owners are not ready every 100 thousand km run by changing the car. It's easier to replace the oil if it is possible that the vehicle serve and further. The scheduled maintenance of the PPC allows them to extend the life of the transmission.
- Another reason is the climatic features of the country. Operation of the car in our harsh conditions, differing from European, that is, with a wide range of temperatures and their permanent drops, requires an attentive attitude to the state of the transmission fluid.
- The cause is the third - the state of the road surface. In most regions of the Russian Federation it is far from the ideal. Even in major cities, the transmission more often works in overload mode, which reduces the resource of the unit.
If the car owners argue, then the opinion of the masters is one: the oil needs to be changed every 60-65 thousand km of run. What is it connected with? With the fact that experts constantly have to repair robotic gears with different mileage. They have the opportunity to compare the state of the technical fluid and see the results of the absence of scheduled maintenance:
- over time, foreign impurities appear in oil, its viscosity changes;
- when running over 60-65 thousand km, the transmission fluid loses its properties;
- defense of parts from premature erasing is reduced;
- on the process of normal cooling, the checkpoint cannot be further calculated.
If you do not conduct a service, the life of 6DCT250 will significantly decrease. As a result, it will have to change no oil, but the entire set of units and mechanisms of the box. Even the replacement of part of the transmission nodes is impressive expenses, significantly bigger than with timely service.
Which oil for 6DCT250 choose
For robotic gearboxes, the discharge of which is 6DCT250, a transmission fluid has a transmission fluid having the WSS-M2C200-D2 specification. The manufacturer recommends the 74W FE 7U7J-M2C200-BA / CA oil. You can buy other oils that match the above specification. Castrol TRANSMAX DUAL, Motul Multi DCTF.
Do not pour cheap transmission fluids, other viscosity oils. This will lead to premature breakdowns of your 6-speed robotic box.
Do not risk taking a transmission fluid from random vendors. Forgery or counterfeit - another reason for the exit of transmissions. Specialists of service centers know all parameters, will give their recommendations when buying an oil suitable for your car. This choice will be unmistakable.
Oil replacement procedure
For planned maintenance PowerShift 6DCT 250, a lift or garage is required. It will also be necessary:
- capacity for collecting spent transmission fluid;
- canister with new oil (the required liquid volume is 1.8 liters);
- vacuum installation;
- tORX 50 key;
- big syringe for the bay of oil in the neck.
The procedure is carried out in stages.
Draining old technical fluid
The car rises or rushes on the pit. To gain access to the checkpoint, you will need to remove the engine's mudguard. A drain plug is on the bottom surface of the box. She is noticeable. Unscrew it with the TORX 50 key. Next puff oil into the prepared container.
Exhaust oil remove from the checkpoint will have to be completely. This uses a vacuum installation. It is unacceptable to mix the remains of the old transmission fluid with a new one.
It is recommended to use a special tool for washing, if the time of the planned oil change of oil is missed or is planned to fill a transmission fluid that differs from the factory / previous one. An instruction is attached to each flushing, which is important to adhere to accuracy.
If the sealing ring of the drain neck lid remains the whole, the plug can be reused. Damage will have to be replaced with a new one so that there is no leakage.
After draining the old oil and flushing fluid, it is important to carefully spin the plug.
Mandatory filter replacement
When replacing the transmission fluid, it is also important to replace the filter. Otherwise, the new oil will be defablely cleaned from impurities. It will quickly come into disrepair. It will be necessary to repeat the procedure unscheduled.
For replacement of the filter element, the subsidence is removed. Deleting the old filter, inspect it. You will make sure that it is badly polluted. This once again confirms: the replacement is necessary. Before installing a new filter, it is important to fill with oil.
How the oil is poured in the neck
6DCT250 shuilt gear box cork is located in its top. Before you have to travel through the engine compartment:
- to open access to the neck, you will have to remove the air filter, which is fixed with two bolts;
- take the air filter to the side - access to the filler plug will open;
- use the same TORX 50 key.
The neck for the bay of the transmission fluid is narrow, which is why it is convenient to use a large syringe. It is important not to be mistaken with the volume of oil. For this, the volume of technical fluid is measured, fused from the box. Pour the same as much. It remains to spin the plug well and return the air filter to the place by fixing it with bolts.
Can I change the oil in PowerShift 6DCT250 yourself
The PowerShift 6DCT250 oil replacement procedure is quite simple. However, it requires care and skill. Master in Car service conducts maintenance quickly and efficiently thanks to rich practice, but many car owners prefer to do it on their own, if there is a garage with a pit, tools and desire.
- Usually newbies that are first solved for service, takes a lot of time. They will not immediately manage to unscrew the lid of the drain neck.
- Access to the top plug is difficult, which often causes confusion.
- The failure of newbies is primarily connected with an attempt to get to the neck without dismantling the air filter.
Another difficulty in self-replacement is the lack of the majority motorists of the vacuum installation. Without this device, a certain amount of technical fluid will certainly remain in the checkpoint. This is a negative factor.
Be sure to in this case, use the oil of the same brand, that is, it is preliminarily important to obtain accurate data. Transmission fluids of different stamps can not be mixed.
What will happen if not changing the oil in the box
Car owners with a 6-speed robot DCT250 argue that after replacing the speed oil switches more smoothly, the uncharacteric sounds are disappeared when they are fond of movement. This additionally confirms the output of the masters: the transmission maintenance is necessary. What will happen if you do not change the liquid?
- With long-term operation, the transmission fluid, as already noted, loses viscosity. At the same time, each detail is no longer covered with oil film. This leads to premature wear of metal components.
- A variety of impurities accumulate in the old liquid - from dirt to fine metal chips. These fractions are left on the details of micro-soles, which inevitably leads to a gradual impairment of the unit.
- The 6DCT250 box does not have its own cooling system. Temperature mode is maintained by circulation of air and oil. Old transmission fluid is unable to properly adjust the temperature. Dry robotic transmission, which was not served in time, prone to overheating.
Are you a caring owner interested in a long and trouble-free operation of his car? Do not want to face the breakdown on the road, away from the service station?
Do not forget about the planned replacement of oil in 60-65 thousand km! The mileage between the replacement can be reduced if the car has been exploited for a long time in difficult conditions, with overloads.
In principle, the procedure is the same as in the mechanics. Remove the dirt protective plastic flap on two M6 bolts ... and detect under the reinforcement of adhesion activators and gear shifts and fuel plugs under the reinforcement. It is necessary besides stocking of an oil syringe with a long nose or buy in a pharmacy of 150cubes of syringe + a piece of transparent hose on any housekeeper. Plus, the presence of a cardanist in the tool set - be sure to (or you do not fit to the top cork). You can only unscrew the bottom cork on the precipitant key (on 19), nor either a head of the head. Top cork under the bit (unfortunately the room did not remember: pardon :)Another kind:
The old oil was somehow not a presentable type (even the Soviet Tad-17 looked beautiful):
Poured Motul, includes 1.9 liters:
Of inconvenience:
1. The oil level on the robot finger is not real (interferes with the fastening frame of activators)
2. Not all the keys can be unscrewed the plugs (interferes with the fastening frame of activators)
3. Fill the oil either in advance of the extinct portion of the oil, or before leaving the filling hole
The demand of the Ford Focus car is not in doubt, this is evidenced by high sales of these brand cars. Dynamic, high level of comfort and small fuel consumption - these benefits made Ford Focus one of the most successful in the history of the company. On cars of this configuration, automatic transmission, a robot box with two clutches.
Castrol TRANSMAX DUAL;
Liqui Moly Doppelkupplungsgetriebe-Oil 8100;
Valvoline Maxlife DCT;
Motul Multi DCTF.
These analogues have a suitable level of viscosity and a set of synthetic additives.
Important! In no case cannot mix different brands of oils - this will lead to a crash of automatic transmission.
In addition to oil, the following materials will be needed:
- Oil filter;
- Compactor rings;
- Metal brush;
- Means for degreasing surface;
- Slotted and cross screwdriver;
- Capacity for spent oil.
Additionally, you need to stock suitable rag. Oil replacement process - sufficiently dirty work.
Oil Replacement Stages in ACP - Ford Focus 3
Change the oil in the automatic Ford Focus 3 is not at all difficult, the procedure is carried out in several stages. In specialized oil pumping services, special pumps are used, providing a complete drainage of fluid. Independent oil change is carried out in several stages.
- Before starting the procedure, it is recommended to warm up the car within a few minutes. Warm oil is liquid and faster flows.
- Next, you need to put the car on the lift or raise with a jack. The pit is also suitable in the garage.
- Remove the lower engine protection (Carter) to access the drain holes.
- Clean the working surface from the mud with a metal brush.
- Since the PowerShift box has a two-chamber design, there will be two plum couplings too. You need to install the container and gently unscrew the corks with a hexagon. It is desirable to drain the spent fluid from the chambers in turn - hot oil can get on the skin and cause a burn.
While the transmission fluid flows, you can change the oil filter. On Ford Focus it is located left the box of the box.
- After the oil is fully stroke, you need to degrease the cork with a special fluid and cover them with a layer of sealant, after which it is gently screwing them into place and tighten them well.
- Next, you can pour new oil. For this, two tubes are unscrewed - the filling hole (located in the upper part of the automatic transmission) and the control (next to the drain holes). In the process of the fill, you need to monitor the control hole - the process will be completed when fresh oil flows from it.
- After that, the car should work for 10-15 minutes so that the oil is evenly distributed inside the box. After that, it is necessary to check the oil level, if necessary, add a small amount.
Important! In no case should not forget about the use of sealant. The plugs on Ford Focus are made of copper, so additional seal is a prerequisite.
Advantages of timely replacement of oil in automatic transmission
In PowerShift, not only will prolong the service life of the car as a whole, but also will provide a number of obvious advantages:
- Will reduce the degree of wear of friction discs and gears;
- The operation of the automatic transmission will become almost silent;
- A high efficiency will be provided, the transmission will pass with minimal resistance;
- The probability of breaking the planetary mechanism will decrease;
- The maximum engine power will be saved.
Important! The quality of the poured oil is crucial, poor fluid will lead to premature wear of the internal assemblies of the automatic transmission.
Replacing oil in automatic transmission - Ford - the process is simple and relatively inexpensive. It is desirable to conduct a procedure in a specialized service center, however, the cost of such a service will be sufficiently large. It is possible to replace the oil and independently - it will help save money and extend the service life of the car. The main rule is to monitor the level and state of the transmission fluid, so as not to miss the appearance of anxiety symptoms. Neglecting may cost expensive - repair automatic transmission PowerShift will turn into a round sum. Show a little attention to your car, it will certainly help avoid expensive repairs in the future.
The Ford Focus 3 generation car came to replace her predecessor, and did it quite well. The car remained reliable, became more modern, equipped with topical electronics. E.that is not the most expensive representative of the Ford autoconecern, but it is Focus who is among the best-selling cars in the world. ACPs installed on focus 3 cause many questions. This is a rather controversial version of the gearbox, not all is solved on the purchase. Although in practice the transmission is working clearly, without special complaints on efficiency and durability.
Replacement frequency
Until now, motorists and experts cannot come to a common opinion regarding the replacement of oil into the ACP on Ford Focus 3. Therefore, it is necessary to consider this question in detail and give the appropriate recommendations to car owners.
Let's start with the information provided by the official operating instructions for the Ford Focus 3 generation. It indicates that the oil fill in the automatic transmission (PowerShift) serves during the entire period. That is, it is not necessary to change it. Because of this, some difficulties arise regarding the replacement procedure in those who are resolved contrary to the manual to change the working fluid in the automatic transmission.
Specialists advise still not to repel from the official operating manual, and periodically change lubricant in the gearbox. The only question is when you will change the oil, and on what mileage the replacement will be needed.
In the case of a box-machine installed on Ford Focus 3, the replacement should be carried out every 100 thousand kilometers of the mileage. This is the average optimal duration of the lubricant.
If the operating conditions are heavy, then the interservice interval is reduced to 60 - 80 thousand kilometers. Practice shows that even in Russia, the tricks 3 behave well, the boxes are withstanding the local climate and the low quality roads. Therefore, most car owners without any problems will be 100 thousand kilometers and even more.
There is nothing eternal, so that the statement about the "unhappiness" of the factory lubricant in the focus automatic transmission cannot be considered fair. As oil, oil will lose its properties and characteristics. The box will start working with interruptions, there will be serious problems and breakdowns. As a result, expensive repair will be required.
Considering these facts, it is better to periodically change the lubricant and extend the service life of the gearbox than to deal with complex and financially costly repair. With strong wear of the automatic transmission, its complete replacement may be required.
Try to watch out how many km. You have passed on the old oil, periodically checking its condition. If you notice explicit signs of fluid wear, be sure to send the machine in the car service or change the lubricant yourself. In the case of the Ford Focus Car 3, the oil replacement in robotic automatic transmission can be performed with their own hands in the presence of appropriate tools, conditions and skills.
Volume and condition
Since the gearbox on the Ford Focus 3 model refers to a non-servant automatic transmission, there is no traditional dimensional probe. This somewhat complicates the procedure for measuring the volume of fluid in the crankcase, but does not make it impossible.
Before checking the oil level in the gearbox, you need to put the car to the supports and access the bottom. Here you do not need to dismantle the palter pallet, since it is quite possible to do without these manipulations.
On the automatic transmission housing, the control hole is provided, which is used in the case of checking the level and state. Take a look at it and look at how much inside lubrication fluid.
If the hole is dry and does not have traces of oil on its surface, it speaks of an insufficient lubrication level. Special filling syringe should be taken and add a small amount of substance. When the oil begins to flow through the control hole, the level is due to normal. You can close the plug.
But sometimes the topping does not solve the problem of wear of the gearbox. Having understood how to check the oil level in the automatic transmission, you should also take a sample composition for analysis. The liquid is tested extremely simple. There are three characteristic features indicating the wear of the substance and the loss of its physicochemical properties:
All this suggests that the oil used in the box is already unsuitable for further use. Just topping the missing amount of fluid, you do not correct the situation. You need to completely drain the lubricant and pour a new one to the carter to eliminate the likelihood of failure of automatic transmission on your car Ford Focus 3.
Select Oil
Mix old and new oil is definitely not an option. Therefore, if necessary, change the working fluid arises a legitar than choice. Motorists often interest what oil pour into the box so that their Ford Focus 3 will not suffer and can change the transmissions to the most effectively.
This is a really important question, since Ford is very demanding good lubricant. The better there will be a transmission oil, the longer the machine will last. Bay in the Carter low grade composition, wait in the near future trouble in the form of breakdown and expensive repair.
For an automatic box, which is installed on Ford Focus 3, only synthetic oil is required. In extreme cases, you can use semi-synthetic. But it is done only when the car is operated for a long time and has a big mileage.
An ideal solution for Ford Focus 3 will be the original oil from Ford, which has the designation WSS-M2C200-D2. This is an oil called Ford Motorcraft Mercon V. With access to it, there are no problems yet, therefore it can be purchased without much difficulties.
Acquire the lubricant only from official dealers, certified sellers and in stores that you trust. If for some reason you cannot buy the original composition or do not want to look for alternative lubricant among leading manufacturers of transmission oils:
- Castrol;
- Shell;
- Motul;
- Liqui Moly.
The experience of Ford Fokus Focus 3 shows that it is not worth risking and experimenting here. The original oil is quite adequate for the price and is cheaper of some analogues. But you will be completely confident that the work of the box on this lubricant will not bring any unpleasant surprises. The fill of the neoriginal composition is always accompanied by certain risks.
Required quantity
With the choice of oil figured out. Now it's time to find out which volume of oil needs to be poured into a Ford Focus 3 generation car automatic transmission.
Most gearboxes involve using a minimum of 4 to 5 liters of lubrication. In some cases, the volume comes to 8 - 10 liters on ordinary cars.
But a robotic automatic box, which is called PowerShift and is placed on Ford Focus as an automatic transmission, has a filling volume of only 2.0 liters.
Consider one important point. The refueling volume does not correspond to the one that you can pour during self-replacement. In practice, only in case of complete cleaning of the crankcase, it is possible to use 2 liters of new lubricant. For this use flushing compositions and special devices. They derive all the old fluid from the system.
If you skip the flushing stage, in fact, which does not give serious changes in terms of the behavior of the gearbox, then it will be possible to pour 1.6 - 1.8 liters of new transmission oil.
In any case, buy a canister for 2 liters. Since the shelf life of more than 5 years, you can purchase a 5 liter container in order to be able to then change the lubricant after the interval interval. Decide yourself.
Tools and materials
The main mistake of most of those who decide to independently change the oil in automatic transmission on Ford Focus 3 is a hurry. Trying to do everything quickly, car owners often violate the sequence, allow for errors, which leads to the need to correct the situation for a service station.
Such cases have become a weighty argument for car services to say that only professionals will be able to correctly change the oil in the box on the 3 generation focus. As you already understood, it is not quite so.
To fulfill the entire spectrum of work with your own hands, you need to prepare tools and consumables. You will need:
If you are going to rinse the system, then take the canister with oil on 5 liters. Otherwise, you do not have enough fluid to simultaneously clean the crankcase and pour fresh lubricant there.
The process has its own characteristics and nuances. But you should not be afraid to serve the car yourself. Most Ford Focus 3 owners easily cope with the task, so you can cope and you.
Step-by-step instruction
Such services in specialized service centers of Ford are quite expensive. This serves as one of the key factors for the transition to independent service.
To replace oil in the automatic transmission on Ford Focus 3, you should follow step by step instructions.
All, on this procedure for self-replacement of oil in an automatic transmission switch on the Ford Focus 3 generation completed.
The work is not the simplest, if you compare with some other machines. But there is nothing that it will not be able to make an ordinary auto owner, having a standard set of tools and an observation pit in the garage.
If you are not confident in your abilities or simply do not want to risk, then contact the service center. It is better to do this on specialized hundred Ford, since their specialists know all the features and nuances of working with the automatic transmission of such a model as Ford Focus 3.
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