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Old 10-10-2007, 02:50 PM
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can someone tell me more about the FEH cvt ?
1. the owners manual explains about the plug behind the drivers tire, but I dont see it.
2. I also have been told that there is 150K miles before changing this oil? Is this true?
3. what kind of oil does it use?
4. how do you change it?
 
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Old 10-10-2007, 03:23 PM
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You won't see it unless the fender well access hole is removed.
 
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Old 10-11-2007, 08:09 AM
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The eCVT is more like a manual trans than an automatic. The fluid is lube only, I would use a synthetic fluid like mercon V there is a service bulletin from ford that says it OK to use mercon V, which is a synthetic. Yes the service interval is 150000 mi but I plan on changing mine at 60K. Remember the schedule is a MINIMUM.
 
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Old 10-11-2007, 08:53 AM
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Thanks guys.
Is this a DIY job or am I better off with the Dealer? Is there a CVT filter?
 
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Old 10-12-2007, 06:39 PM
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Is this a DIY job or am I better off with the Dealer? Is there a CVT filter?
I don't know your comfort level but it is harder to do than an engine oil change, but less than a brake job. Its kinda like changing a manual trans mission fluid. Allot easier with a lift. There is no filter for the eCVT.
 
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Old 10-15-2007, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Mark E Smith
I don't know your comfort level but it is harder to do than an engine oil change, but less than a brake job. Its kinda like changing a manual trans mission fluid. Allot easier with a lift. There is no filter for the eCVT.

It looks like the drain plug is accessible, is it not as easy as draining and re-fill or does it require removing a pan?
thanks for the info.
 
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