Illustrated step-by-step manuals and video tutorials on replacing FORD ESCORT Gearbox Oil and How to change pollen filter on FORD FOCUS MK2 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC I had a very recent clutch change done on my Mk1 1.6 Focus. Its done 95k. The gearbox has been a little notchy (1st & 2nd) and snaggy (lift clutch slightly to get in reverse) since I bought it at 72k. The clutch change seemed to remedy that Except in the last few days. When starting the car from cold in the AM, I cannot get the car into gear. For engines with torque over 250nm (sic) the gearbox features two "wet" multi-plate clutches in an oil bath. A shared oil circulation system serves to grease the gears, cool the dual clutch and maintain the hydraulic shift position. Another reason that good maintenance of the gearbox is key in keeping everything in top condition. The important Spoke to the local Ford garage receptionist who said that they hadn't had a problem. But on talking to one of the mechanics he advised me to change the gearbox oil. The oil he recommended was Comma MT75/MTX75. This is a mineral oil as to the synthetic oil fitted by Ford. After changing the oil it was a totally different gearbox, much smoother Heat your Ford Ranger for about 10 minutes to get a fluid oil, place it flat on 4 stands. Install a drain pan under the drain plug, open it, and clean it well because it will almost certainly gather filings. Let all the oil run out until it’s all gone. These gearboxes have no fluid change interval and it is not possible for the driver to check the level. The level can only be checked by removing the level plug near the bottom of the gearbox, so the car needs to be raised for access. I have to say though, the Mk4 Focus shares nothing more than a name with the Mk1 Focus Ford Focus Gearbox Oil Change MTX75. How to change the gearbox oil in your Ford Focus. ~-~~-~~~-~~-~ Please watch: "Engine Oil Flush - With Results!" • Engine Oil Flush - With The breather pipe is located on top of the gearbox below the air filter box. When adding oild/additive through the breather pipe you have to remove the filler.oil level plug to prevent the gearbox from overfilling. On the IB5 gearbox the oil level must be between 5 mm below the filler/oil level plug and flush with the filler/oil level plug. EkiWK9.

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