the gear oil frequently when water contamination is possible. Product Recommendation and Drain Interval Chart AMSOIL Filter Change Recommendations Lube Filters • EaO: Always change filter at time of oil change; up to 25,000 miles or one year, whichever comes first, when used in conjunction with AMSOIL According to Ford maintenance guidelines, you should change the automatic transmission fluid in your Focus every 48,280 km (30,000 miles) if it is used under normal operating conditions. If you do a lot of towing with your Focus, it is recommended that you change the automatic transmission fluid every 24,140 km (15,000 miles). According to Ford Planetary. manufacturer ZF recommendation 80,000 - 100,000 km or 8 years. DCT. 40 000 – 60 000 km. CVT. 40 000 – 60 000 km. Car manufacturers’ service books vary widely. For example, the same CVT variator transmission may require maintenance in the US every 40,000 miles, but in Europe, it is “filled with lifetime oil”. The Evolutionary Tale of Transmission Oil. Travel back to the 1950s and 1960s, a golden era where cars with untouched transmission oils cruised into junkyards with nary a hiccup. Mechanics back then were content with the 100,000-mile oil change interval. But as with all tales, there was a twist in the story. The average price of a 2014 Ford C-MAX Hybrid transmission fluid change can vary depending on location. Get a free detailed estimate for a transmission fluid change in your area from KBB.com The vehicle owner or rebuilder should use the type of fluid indicated in the above chart, shown in the owners guide or workshop manual, or on the automatic transmission fluid level indicator. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correct service interval. Failure to use the recommended fluid may afect transmission 2 posts · Joined 2022. #1 · Jan 19, 2022. Hi, had my C Max from new. It's the 1.6 automatic. Four years old but low mileage. Getting mixed advice regarding changing transmission fluid. Ford wanted to do it 18 months ago but an experienced mechanic said leave well alone unless there is a problem. Sort by Oldest first. I did a transmission fluid change at 60K miles. The CVT is far more robust than a regular transmission (see Slightlyevolved's comment), so it doesn't need quite the same level of care as the regular automatic. I like to watch “Ford Tech Makoluko” on YouTube. Very knowledgeable and he recommends to not follows fords recommendation on service Ford F150: Basic Maintenance Schedule. If you want to make sure your Ford F-150 runs perfectly, forget about the air freshener and focus on the basic maintenance. This article applies to the Ford F-150 (2004-2014). General routine maintenance can be the difference between your Ford F-150 lasting 50k miles or 250k miles. Change interval: Oil type: EcoSport 1.0 Ecoboost: Transaxle, automatic: 9,3 L: Check 10000 miles/ 12 months, Change 30000 miles: Original oil: Ecosport 2.0L Ti-VCT I-4: Transaxle, automatic: 9,3 L: Check 10000 miles/ 12 months, Change 30000 miles: Original oil: Ecosport 2.0L Ti-VCT I-4: Differential, rear-Lifelong use: 80W-90, 75W-90 Sgkk.