New for 2011 The Focus coupe has been discontinued for 2011. Raise the front passenger side of the car with the floor jack and securely support it with at least two. This video shows you how to add transmission fluid to your 2009 Ford Focus. I don't recommend one, though. Line up the under engine cover in place and insert the eight screws. By the way ford recommends 5000 mile changes until 100,000 miles and 3000 after that. If you did have one, it wouldn't be mileage-specific.
For more, check out my other. Lubricating the new oil filter's rubber gasket will help it form a better seal to prevent oil leaks and make it easier to remove at the next oil change. Do not delay, or else it will cause irreversible damage to the transmission. I still run 5000 mile changes but I keep an eye on my oil at all times. Then pop open the hood, twist off the oil filler cap in the counter clockwise direction and pull up the yellow handled oil level dipstick an inch or two. I've probably fixed water leaking through the cowl on a good 100 Focuses. I still agree with you that 5w-20 is optimal considering the technology with the lower viscosity oils.
Manual transaxle fluid — Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid or equivalent. Let go of both the accelerator and brake pedals. You do not need to replace the transmission filter until 150k miles according to Ford, but the fluid must be replaced every 30k. That your trans suffers in the long term they could give 2 sh1ts about. We're experts at making sure your car gets the right oil at the right price, fast! We changed the oil, and the problem went away. Clean off the oil filter receptacle and make sure that the rubber o-ring from the old oil filter is not still attached to the engine. The tools needed to complete this procedure include a floor jack, jack stands, a star bit screwdriver, a 15mm socket with ratcheting wrench, a used oil catch container, a new canister oil filter, an oil filter wrench optional , an automotive funnel and 5 quarts of new oil.
Is the difference enough to talk about? If she's worried about it, yes. Do not over tighten the oil filter and do not use the oil filter wrench to tighten it. Also, replace the fuel filter and cabin air filters. Get the best oil type for your 2011 Ford Focus when you visit your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care. Stealerships and sh1t garages like to do this because they only have to stock Mercon fluid instead of both Mercon and Mercon-V fluids. Many engines that run 5w-20 could 5w-30 or 10w-30 without any problems.
If you have trouble turning the filter, use a straps or jaws type oil filter wrench. Clean the area around the oil drain hole and re-insert the oil drain bolt. Be sure to record the oil change in your service records. Aside from its 99 percent. Ford requires a fuel filter change every 30k on this vehicle as well, and the cabin air filter needs to be done every 15k. Allow the old oil to drain out for at least a few minutes or until the flow slows to an occasional drip.
Your example of 10w-40 vs 5w-20 is very different compared to 5w-20 vs 10w-30. If you got an auto get the fluid changed. Audio system readouts are consolidated in a dash-top display. A good forum for the focus is I am on there, good crew! Warming up the engine will help suspend any contaminants within the old oil and allow it to drain out more quickly. The differences are very small. Your example of 10w-40 vs 5w-20 is very different compared to 5w-20 vs 10w-30. The silver metal oil drain bolt is located at the rear of the oil pan.
Most Focuses don't have a cabin air filter, though they can have one put in very easily. They screen out more harmful contaminants and prevent warpage, leaks, and poor fit for greater engine protection. I still agree with you that 5w-20 is optimal considering the technology with the lower viscosity oils. Loosen the oil drain bolt by turning it counter clockwise and remove it. Give your car what it needs and it'll give you back a whole lot more. Competitors include the Chevrolet Cobalt, Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla.
One of its proud make is the Fram Xtended Guard Oil Filter. Be careful when you remove the oil drain bolt, the old oil may be hot enough to burn your skin depending on how long you ran the engine in the first step. Originally posted by: Pacfanweb Most Focuses don't have a cabin air filter, though they can have one put in very easily. Make an appointment for a Ford Focus oil change service today and let our oil professionals care for your car's engine. Have the transmission flushed at the nearest quick lube most stock universal fluids that are Mercon-V approved.