Fluid in the Maverick is used to cool primarily and lubricate (small amount). There is no traditional torque converter. It's not even a CVT, as it does not continuously variate.
I think it is more like this:
Changing transmission fluid in a SEALED SYSTEM without byproducts of combustion is rarely needed. I consider it akin to 5000 mile tire rotations. Some people want it, some don't. Some people need it, most don't.
so what is up with the cold Viscosity?Just wanted to share what mine looks like with others in case they need it or just to discuss
I do a lot of off-road driving to get to my favorite outdoor locations. I decided to do an analysis of my transmission fluid (Motorcraft Mercon ULV) to have a a baseline that I can compare to as time and miles increase. So far I have 8xxx miles on the truck and I got it in late summer
Thanks. I understand. I tend to over insure things. All insurance is excessive in cost until it's needed. I do have a detached garage due to it not having to be included in the base coverage amount and is covered by the 10% outbuilding paragraph. I also have a $50k additional coverage rider for a small fee so my garage and contents is covered for $115k. I have an entire sock drawer and entire underwear drawer of 72 pair each as insurance against having to mention to wife that my clean supply is low. She is not a happy camper if I improperly load "Her" personally picked costly washer. Plus if the tornado wiped out my sock and undy drawers the content coverage will pay me MSRP $ for individual purchased items. (72 undy times $10.95 = $788.40 =Changing transmission fluid in a SEALED SYSTEM without byproducts of combustion is rarely needed. I consider it akin to 5000 mile tire rotations. Some people want it, some don't. Some people need it, most don't.
The transmission fluid in the older variant of this hybrid was sealed and marketed as "lifetime" and it was for me. Never looked at, tested, changed, or added oil to my early HYBRID Escape with a similar transmission in 15 years and 235,000 miles. One aspect of hybrid technology is "going green" by needing less consumables.
Just something to think about.
Those who jump to conclusions about it being "cheap insurance" it's not, if there is between little and no risk to insure.
P.S. I recognize Ford does not call it "lifetime" in the Maverick. Being a truck, with a hitch, they probably expect these to be worked harder, than the old Escape, with no hitch, and zero tow rating.
Changing at 150,000 miles per Ford recommendation (which leans conservative) is going to be plenty early for most owners. That will be a great Blackstone Lab report.
. On the downside when they start getting a little faded I have to replace them as my resting in peace mother dear always stressed the need of good clean undies if you had to go to the emergency room.
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Don't know which "pair" determines the reference. Maybe they should be called "quads". I don't think either one of my legs could be referred to as a "pant".
It is, in fact, continuously variable. The planetary gear assembly functionally acts as a differential between the input of the ICE and the input of the starter/generator motor. By changing the speed and even direction of the starter/generator motor the Input:Output ratio of the ICE can be dynamically changed anywhere from underdriven to overdriven.
Inline_five is more right than wrong though....
Afaik there is exactly one fluid that's licensed as a replacement for Mercon ULV
I don’t believe that to be correct. It has standards and as long as those standards are met it’s fine. Take for example the dct on the gt 500. It calls for only one kind of fluid from ford. But knowing guys who work in the engineering department for them. They actually have several brands that are just fine if not better. But ford is in the business of creating repeat customers.
Ahh yes the lifetime fill. Sounds very similar to the ptu lifetime fill on the escape awd. Well that turned out not to be lifetime at all. In fact ford has greatly changed the specs and cooling on the new ones.Changing transmission fluid in a SEALED SYSTEM without byproducts of combustion is rarely needed. I consider it akin to 5000 mile tire rotations. Some people want it, some don't. Some people need it, most don't.
The transmission fluid in the older variant of this hybrid was sealed and marketed as "lifetime" and it was for me. Never looked at, tested, changed, or added oil to my early HYBRID Escape with a similar transmission in 15 years and 235,000 miles. One aspect of hybrid technology is "going green" by needing less consumables.
Just something to think about.
Those who jump to conclusions about it being "cheap insurance" it's not, if there is between little and no risk to insure.
P.S. I recognize Ford does not call it "lifetime" in the Maverick. Being a truck, with a hitch, they probably expect these to be worked harder, than the old Escape, with no hitch, and zero tow rating.
Changing at 150,000 miles per Ford recommendation (which leans conservative) is going to be plenty early for most owners. That will be a great Blackstone Lab report.
