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Has anyone here had their Ford dealer perform the 30,000 mile service? We are almost there and it is unclear to me whether the CVT needs a transmission fluid change. The documentation that came with our '05 Freestyle is not specific to the Freestyle. They break down maintenance by car/minivan or truck. Ford doesn't specify which category the Freestyle falls under and it is even more unclear since it has the CVT. So, is the CVT fluid a 30,000 mile item or not?
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Here is the required "Normal Maintence" for an AWD Freestyle: Current Mileage: 30000 miles Replace fuel filter Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines and hoses, and parking brake system Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with underhood dipstick) Replace engine air filter Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise Rotate tires for optimal tire life Perform multi-point inspection Inspect complete exhaust system and heat shields Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Inspect and lubricate steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, half shafts / drive shaft and u-joints Change engine oil and replace oil filter (Up to 5 qts of motor oil) You can get all maintenance schedules at www.fleet.ford.com Mark
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Replying to: mschmal (Nov 04, 2006 8:53 am) |
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Replying to: saabturboid (Nov 04, 2006 6:39 am) The CVT fluid needs changing every 60,000 miles. The maintenance schedule books are indeed vague. Here is a complete maintenance schedule, with comments: Normal Maintenance Intervals Every 5,000 miles: • Change engine oil and replace oil filter. • Rotate tires. --Comment: Not necessary if even wear is occuring, and, if even wear is not occuring, then get a front end alignment (camber, caster, toe may be wrong). Every 15,000 miles: • Inspect CVT fluid level. (Note: the CVT in the Freestyle does not have a transmission fluid dipstick. Ford notes that the CVT "does not consume fluid." Fluid level should only be checked if the CVT is not working properly, i.e. it slips, takes more than a couple of seconds to engage into Drive/Reverse or if there are signs of fluid leakage. If the transaxle's fluid is low enough to affect proper operation, drivers will notice a wrench icon illuminated on the instrument panel.) • Inspect brakes. • Inspect wheel ends. • Inspect cooling system and hoses. • Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, drive shaft and U-joints.--Comment: The only chassis lube needed is the steering column rotation mechanical stops, heavy grease spots needed there. Just inspect the structural integrity of the suspension joints and make sure the joints are not leaking grease. • Replace cabin air filter.--Comment: My '05 SE model doesn't have a cabin air filter. Does anyone's? Every 30,000 miles: • Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. • Replace engine air filter. • Replace fuel filter. Every 60,000 miles: • Change CVT fluid and filter. Every 100,000 miles: • Inspect accessory drive belt. • Replace spark plugs. • Change coolant (and every three years or 50,000 miles afterward). • Replace PCV valve. Every 150,000 miles: • Change coolant. • Replace accessory drive belts. • Change CVT filter. |
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Replying to: northlakes (Nov 01, 2006 6:08 pm) |
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| My dealer wanted to replace cvt at 26, said it was required at 30. Then when I told him the manual said 60 he said, we recommend it at 30. Also wanted me to buy a fuel and air filter. | |
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Replying to: gerardtn (Nov 13, 2006 3:40 pm)
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Replying to: coldcranker (Nov 13, 2006 5:33 pm)
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Replying to: fordwrench (Nov 14, 2006 9:54 am) When it comes to any maintenance procedure, of course it's always better to do it sooner, but that's why we look to the manufacture to tell us when the maintenance is recommended. And the maintenance interval does say for extreme conditions to do things sooner. What bugs me is when the tech doesn't ask if I'm driving in extreme conditions, but still wants to conduct the maintenance earlier than recommended. As far as foreign cars, I just bought a Honda Fit and it has an automatic maintenance reminder telling me when to bring it in based on usage, so that's pretty nice. |
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I got the filters done only because it was convenient. I normally change my own air filters, but had a 10 percent off coupon, so I figured, what the heck? I've heard that fuel filters can also pick up metal shavings from gas nozzles, so it's not a bad idea to change. A few years ago, the filter on my chevy celebrity clogged and caused a engine light malfunction. So I realize the importance there. However, getting gas from a good station, say Costco, where they change their filters quite often, can protect your fuel system. One way to tell if the station is not changing filters regularly is how long the gas takes to pump. Slow pumping can indicate dirty fuel filters at your station. One new question. IN the southwest mountain states, regular is 86 octane. The manual tells me not to use 86, regardless of where I purchase it, the manual says 87. However, at Costco, where I buy gas, it's 86 or premium, which is cheaper than plus at neighboring stations. But the manual says premium isn't always good. What should I do? |
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