Master Tips. Replacing oil in robotic gearbox oil replacement procedure

In a pair with a 2.0 l engine on Ford Focus III, a manual transmission of MTH75 was installed, while 1.6 l engines were equipped with MCPP series B5 / IB5. Also, the car was equipped with PowerShift 6DCT250 and 6DCT450 automatic transmission, which are robotic gearboxes with two clutches. Consider how to change the oil in the PPC on the Ford Focus 3.

How often to replace oil in the gearbox?

In the mechanical gearbox, the lubricant is poured for the entire service life. Therefore, the oil change in the MCPP Ford Focus 3 is recommended only if the gearbox is repaired. Such practice is extremely common among automakers, but for a long and serviceable transmission service, the oil is still better to change every 100 thousand km.

As in the case of the manual transmission, the robotic transmission with dry clutch 6DCT250 is not provided. On the 6DCT450 manufacturer recommends changing the transmission fluid every 45 thousand km. This is due to the fact that the structure of 6DCT450 uses a wet clutch, so the products of the wear of the friction linings clog the fuel filter, the channel circulation channels in mechatronics.

Select Oil

In robotic gearboxes, you can fill a transmission fluid with the WSS-M2C200-D2 tolerance. For lubrication of the gearbox, the B5 / IB5 mechanical box are recommended oils with the WSD-M2C200-C specification (class- API GL 4/5).

For MTH75, the WSS-M2C200-D2 specification is recommended. If specifications and class are met, then the gearbox will provide both original products under Ford label and good analogues (for example, Castrol, Motul, Shell, Mobil 1, Araral). Recommended viscosity for manual transmission - 80W-90 (for regions, where the temperature often falls below -30ºС, it is desirable to pour 75W-90).

Oil change in MCPP FORD FOCUS 3

For self-replacement, you will need an observation pit. You can pour new oil with a special syringe, but it is much more convenient to follow the instructions and use the bay hole. Other tool, you will need end heads on 8, 19, hexagon on 8 or TORKS T-50.

Replacing the oil in the Ford Focus 3 box should be produced in the first 10-15 minutes after the trip. Drying, lubricants becomes more liquid, which allows you to quickly drain more liquid.

Instruction

Replacing oil in automatic Ford Focus 3

Before self-replacement for oil on Ford Focus III with 6DCT450, do not forget to buy a new filter element (on the "robot" with dry clutch, the filter is not installed).

For replacement it is necessary:

• to unscrew the hexagon cork with the plug hole, which is located in the upper part of the gearbox. To access it, it will be necessary to remove some parts of the attached equipment. The plug of the fuel hole can not be unscrewed if you have a syringe, with which a new oil can be poured through the holes for level control;
• remove the engine shield mudguard;
• unscrew the level control plug;
• unscrew drain plugs;

• wait for the anticipation of the old transmission fluid and tighten the drain bolts;
• with the help of a watering can or syringe, pour a new lubricant (until it flows from the hole of the control bolt);
• using a clay key, unscrew the filter. At the time of unscrewing, the plastic holder should be created by a screwdriver or another suitable object;
• install a new filter element. Before installing the filter, fill it with your home with clean butter.

After the fill of the new liquid, twisting the control, fuel bolts and the installation of the mudguard, the replacement of oil into the automatic Ford Focus 3 can be considered successfully completed.

Video

Replacing the oil in the Ford Focus Robot 3 is the main planned procedure for maintaining a robotic box of this model. The focus of the 3rd generation did not reduce the laurel of the market bestseller, in contrast to the previous model, however, nevertheless, sold quite impressive circulations. The reason for reducing demand was just an imperfect design of a robotic box, which is actually non-alternative on this car.

When you need to change the oil in the automatic Ford Focus 3 Powershift

In accordance with the regulations of the maintenance of this model, the planned replacement of PowerShift Ford Focus 3 oil is produced once every 120,000 mileage kilometers. Previously, such a procedure was absolutely absent in the list of necessary, it was believed that the transmission fluid was filled with the entire service life of the aggregate. And in practice, not everyone managed to achieve the declared resource of the unit 15,000,000 mileage, without carrying out any work to eliminate freelance situations and even more so without replacing the oil.

However, the owners arising from the owners already on runs 100-130 thousand kilometers problems with the work of the box forced the manufacturer to include this procedure for replacing the oil into the list of necessary work.

At the same time, even an interval of 120,000 kilometers does not allow to talk with confidence about improving reliability in case of replacement. Due to the specifics of the design, the Ford box contains a large number of design deficiencies that are reflected not only in comfortable ride, but also strongly affect reliability. Thus, the problem of overheating and failure of individual mechanical parts, and in some cases the electronic control unit, together with the actuators, was not solved.

Given the big mileage, the replacement of transmission for warranty obligations to work with the box almost does not fall. That is why responsible car owners to extend the service life of the unit, at least to the manufacturer's declared, significantly reduce the specified interval, changing the oil at least than every 30-40 thousand mileage kilometers. In this case, regardless of the type of such a shift, the oil filter with magnets changes, since the formation of an excessive amount of metal chips in the process is also included in the list of incurable "sores" of this box.

Important! When purchasing materials for replacing oil, directly transmission fluid and an oil filter with magnets, it is necessary to carefully approach their authenticity. When ordering an unofficial dealer, it is mandatory to check the labeling from the original, indicated on the site of the oil producer. Otherwise, a robotic box will not be able to drive several thousand kilometers, fully applied.

Which oil in the box PowerShift Ford Focus 3

The manufacturer of the car in the instruction manual leads to the name of various brands that have passed strict certification for the compliance of their products for use in combination with this robot. All of them comply with ATF-IV standards, which regulates not only the composition and the washing properties of the transmission fluid, but also the temperature mode of the car. In addition, there are 3 types of oils on the market among other manufacturers, among which the owner at its discretion can also choose the necessary material for replacing the oil:

• The semi-synthetic uses small popularity in these units, since in its characteristics it is significantly inferior to more modern synthetics with a small difference in value. However, such a composition with the use of modern additives is quite rarely subjected to fake and has less fluidity, which causes it some popularity.
• Minerals Practically not used in these models by virtue of their mediocre cooling and washing properties, even taking into account the lowest cost. Such a material due to the archaic composition of the composition simply cannot ensure proper temperature regime in the modern unit, as well as prevent the mechanical parts of the friction. Accordingly, this species enjoys the smallest popularity.
• Synthetic is the most popular view among all competitors, despite the high cost and a certain chance of acquiring a counterfeit product. In terms of its characteristics, it exceeds competitors, it is such oils that are recommended by the manufacturer as a use. It is manufactured using a large number of modern additives, which allows for quite a long time to maintain the basic properties, effectively worry the unit, preventing mechanical damage to the destruction of individual parts, as well as maintain the optimal temperature of the box at high temperatures.

Oil volume in Ford Focus Robot 3

The volume of the robotic box in this model is 5 liters. In comparison with other automatic units, this value is considered small, which proceeds from the specific design of the robot design - actually a manual box with several clutches and electronic gear shift control unit. In this case, the volume indicator in no way affects the reliability and resource of the box itself. The main condition is to maintain this level in the regulated state. In the process of changing the liquid during overflow and exceeding the volume of the substance, it is necessary to drain the excess via the drain plug to the optimal value.

Accordingly, for complete replacement with the replacement of the spent substance, about 9-10 liters of fluid will be required, whereas for a partial bay of about 3 liters. In the case of a lack of material and notice to the optimal state, the manufacturer urgently does not recommend the operation of the car to avoid overheating, breakdowns of mechanical parts and occurring errors in the electronic unit.

Replacing the oil in Powershift Ford Focus 3 do it yourself

The procedure for replacing the oil in the PowerShift box Ford Focus 3 with their own hands with a certain tool and repair skills is not particularly laborious. For a complete replacement with a replacement of spent substance, it is necessary:

1. Raise the car on the lift and inspection on the subject of lifettes and fogging of the case.
2. Through the drain hole to begin to drain the spent material by gravity in a specially prepared container. This procedure will take about 2 hours.
3. Open the box of the box for replacing the oil filter and magnets, as well as the removal of spent residual substances.
4. Through the bay hole, which is located in the pumproom space, with the help of a simple funnel pour a substance to a level defined on the control plug.
5. Check the efficiency of the unit when the engine started standing still.
6. Conduct the replacement procedure for another time with the full drain of the substance and the bay of the new material.

A partial change is to drain the spent material and in a simple top of the topping box for changing the filter. The topping must be made in accordance with the fission on the control plug.

Checking the oil level in the Ford Focus Robot Box 3

To check the level of transmission oil Ford Focus 3 Powershift applies a special control plug. This detail is located at the bottom of the case next to the drain plug. To check the level, it is necessary to raise the car on the lift and on special signs to see the current fluid level. At the same time, the procedure must be carried out only on a heated unit, since the "cold" transmission fluid is naturally reduced. Unlike classic probe, when checking the level using traffic jam, it is impossible to estimate the current state of the fluid itself and the presence of an excessive amount of metal chips. That is why, with each simply or complete change of fluid, it is necessary to replace the oil filter, which will require a partial opening of the box itself.

Conclusion

As a result, the replacement of oil in the Ford Focus 3 robot seems to be the most important, due to the specifics of this unit, the procedure for maintaining its performance. Without a reduction in the interval to the minimum values, this box is highly likely to require significant investments in repair work until the installed run of 150 thousand kilometers is reached.

At the moment, the PowerShift oil replacement on Ford Focus 3 causes quite a lot of questions. The fact is that the automatic transmission of this type generally cause a certain degree of uncertainty, since they use a complex work scheme based on double clutch. However, the procedure for replacing lubricant in gearboxes is not much different from such replacements on other PPCs. The difference is only in the type of engine oil.

Replacing the lubricant component in the gearbox is carried out in strict accordance with the manufacturer's regulation. At the same time, the use of non-certified oil is unacceptable. Highlights that must be followed as part of this procedure are as follows:

• work on professional certified equipment;
• use only regulated lubricant;
• accuracy when working with the checkpoint;
• accurate following the recommendations of the manufacturer.

In our car service, you can change the oil into the automatic automatic transmission of the PowerShift type with a warranty. In addition, the service specialists will provide you with professional advice on the operation of a car with similar gearboxes.

Why is it so important to replace oil PowerShift Ford Focus 3

So, you have a car with Ford Focus 3 PowerShift automatic transmission. Replacing the oil in it, according to the regulations, is carried out at least once every 100 thousand kilometers. You can meet this opinion that the oil change in the checkpoint, allegedly, is not needed. This is true only for some generations of FF, equipped exclusively by a manual transmission. Why is it important to change the oil in the automatic transmission?

The fact is that the lubricant provides the following:

• stability of the gearbox functioning;
• long service life of the node;
• optimal temperature conditions;
• protection against damage and corrosion of internal elements, etc.

It is worth considering the fact that with time the transmission oil, fill in the automatic transmission, loses its properties. And therefore, only fresh and clean lubricant can ensure the execution of all its functions.

What functions performs lubricant?

We dealt with the importance of timely replacement of lubrication. Now we will analyze the specific functions of its function to clarify why the inspection of the car Ford focus 3 is so important.

In the next part of our material, it will be discussed precisely about the oil filter PowerShift automatic filter.

Replacing oil and filter in Ford Focus automatic transmission 3

ATTENTION! If you needed to replace the oil of the Ford Focus 3 automatic transmission, then replace the filter element. This will extend the lubricant life and guarantees its efficacy and long-term safety of properties.

The filter in any oil system is very important. This is due to the fact that any major node in the process of work produces minor pollutants - the smallest particles of metal, third-party elements, like sand, bunches, etc.. Of course, they should be output from the system to ensure its most efficient work.

That is why there is an oil filter that delays such pollutants, eliminating all foreign elements from the system and ensuring its stable functioning. What in engines that in gearboxes oil filters should vary along with the update of lubricant.

Ford Focus 3 PowerShift: Oil Replacement

Like any change of lubricant in gearboxes, oil replacement in the Troop type automatic transmission shift on focus 3 is carried out by a special way. To trust this procedure best to all our specialists, because only in this case you will be guaranteed a good job of the aggregate.

The replacement is made according to the following scheme:

Replacing oil on focus 3 with Top Shift: selection of lubrication

Of course, if it came to replacing the oil in the turn of Shift on Focus 3, then it should be used exclusively with a lubricant that is approved by the car manufacturer. The main feature is that it is for the automatic transmission system that the PowerShift system uses special oil, which differs from other transmission fluids.

This is due, first of all, so that the mode of operation of such a gearbox is extremely tense, respectively, and the lubricant must be more enduring. In addition, the pressure inside the ordinary automatic transmission differs from the pressure inside the type of automatic type. Accordingly, the viscosity of the lubricant used in the second case should be different.

Our masters strongly recommend purchasing only oil recommended for such transmissions, which has passed all the tests and approved by the manufacturer. Only in some cases, the use of lubrication of another brand is allowed, but necessarily possessing the same operational characteristics and viscosity indicators.

Consequences of untimely oil replacement in Ford Focus 3 "Automatic"

The late or non-professional oil change in Ford Focus 3 with the automatic box can lead to extremely serious consequences:

• the long operation of the automatic transmission on the old lubricant leads to the accelerated wear of the internal components, the appearance of scales on them, corrosion, the wear of the sealing elements, etc.
• with incorrect selection of transmission fluid, the load increases on all the "automaton" nodes, this leads to a lack of operating temperature, to wear the glands, a decrease in the efficiency of the node,
• when using low-quality lubrication, an increased load occurs on the internal elements of the box, its wear increases, the risk of failure,
• with regular use of a transmission that does not comply with the requirements of the manufacturer, there is a significant risk of failure.

ATTENTION! In order not to encounter similar problems, contact our specialists who will help you understand the situation and choose the appropriate type of lubricant for your car automatic transmission.

Why do you need to contact us?

Our company has tremendous experience in the repair of car Ford cars, regardless of model, configuration and installed equipment. All you need is to contact our experts and sign up for a convenient time for you. Well, we will provide a whole range of advantages that will make cooperation with pleasant and mutually beneficial:

• individual approach to each client;
• the presence of the entire spectrum of the necessary equipment;
• guarantee of quality of work;
• full package of necessary reporting documents.

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 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.

This 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.

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.

Replacement frequency

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, and 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.

Consequences of work on worn oil

The automatic box installed on Ford Focus 3 has a rather complicated design and the overall organization of its work. It is hard to repair it, in connection with which in the interests of the car owner itself to maintain the performance of the box during the entire operational period.

There are several reasons not to adhere to the rules of the manufacturer and still periodically change lubrication in the transmission. The gradual wear and further ride with their imitative properties of oil leads to such consequences:

• the internal components of the gearbox are faster;
• downes are formed;
• corrosion appears;
• weed sealing elements;
• operating temperature changes;
• losing their properties of the glands;
• the probability of transmissions failure increases.

So that you do not encounter such problems, and you did not have to pay huge money for repairing or replacing the automatic transmission, follow the condition of your car, change all the consumables on time and do not forget about the importance of periodic preventive inspections.