Nice video! Few things that work for me. If you take a rachet 8mm allen and slip you 8mm wrench over it you can get to the drain plug and have better leverage. Break both loose and leave the fill plug in until you remove the drain, then you can slowly remove the fill plug, this will keep you from getting oil all over when it wants to rush out the drain.
Just wanted to say you are an inspiration, before I bought my st I was watching your videos and it inspired me to buy an st. I bought my st stock and watched all your videos on the mod installs and it helped me understand more about cars and now I have more confidence when working on cars. I'm currently now stage 3 and in the process of installing my big turbo. Just wanted to say thank you and helping me chase my dreams!
Haven't really considered changing mine out yet..im at 43k miles (2016, had it since new). One of those things that it's not that big of a deal for me yet, but once the miles pile on this is a big must for longevity of the transmission! Appreciate the video!
I know this is an old comment but when I first got my st i changed my trans fluid at 65k miles, there was barely any fluid in it and it was sludgy. Sold the car at 92k miles. Next guy put a new trans in it at 115k and I bought the car back at 123k. I'm at 128k now and about to change my fluid. 😂 I'm not taking any chances lol
The Motul DCTF fluid is simply amazing imo. I was running strait Amsoil synchro mesh, and my Mustang S550 mt-82 didn’t like it. This Motul made my car shift so well, even in cold weather, it feels like butter going into gear. It was a little harder to get at the fill hole Allen key on the s550. I had to cut one short and use a wrench to get it off, like no room in there.
bought a FoST in January. Pretty sure I'm gonna build it Step by step, like you did man. Amazing job, been subbed since Feb. I'm sad knowing you're gonna sell it
I just changed it with valvoline synthetic 75w-90 gear oil and the difference is massive, literally night and day! It shifts sooo much smoother. It went from clunky shifts to buttery smooth shifts. The old fluid didn't even look that bad, it looked like the one in the video.
2018 st here. Im noticing 1st and second gear sometimes need a little extra force to get the shifter into place. Would that be fixed with the things you did in this video? Thanks
Cameron, Much love for this Focus ST channel, subscribed to your channel few months ago when I got my 2014 ST250, Learnt so much so far 👍🏾I'm from Cape Town, South Africa.
Thanks so much I was about to look for a video on how to change my transmission fluid now I can do my Focus ST just hit 53,000 so I'm dumb for that keep up the great job big fan
Put out some content on maybe like 3-4 different icons and let the community take it from there? I don't know just a thought! Keep up the great job! Thank you!
You should put the car on all 4 jack stands so it’s level when you fill back up and you should take it for a spin then check it by taking the top bolt out and pumping more and after going into every get it still spits it right out then you are good , also you should clean it with break clean after so you can see leaks and don’t have the oil just sitting on your frame
Mate his car was fine. You dont need to do anything of the sort. Why comment is BS. Its years later and you think in your very small brain that saying use brain cleaner is somehow going to fix something. You dont need to reopen anything LMAO. its 1.8 that comes out and 1.8 that goes in. Simple as that. POINTLESS COMMENT.
@John Boy A year late but the man made a valid comment. Not sure what you're on about. He's giving some great tips out there for those who want to actually be precise with changing their transmission fluid. Not saying that the video is incorrect--just some bits of extra information that will hopefully further help people out.
Thanks for the video, if I cannot get my car level (2012 Focus SEL DCT6) can I just drain from the fill plug using one of those manual pump extractors?
Thx for the video. I just attempted changing my transmission fluid for 2011 Ford Focus 2.0 duretec petrol at 70k. I jacked up my car and supported by jack stands. Using only a 8mm Hex Allen key and extension bar to loosen fill plug and drain plug from underneath the car. For filling, I found Nulon syntac 75w-85 transmission oil in innovative squeeze pouch with a hose attached. Very easy to use. Hope this helps to anyone attempting to change their own oil as Ford obviously doesn’t want ppl to do their own and charge you a premium.
It's really hard to nail down exactly what this powershift transmission fluid spec is. Some say dct fluid. Some dextron 4, some say 70-75 or 75-85? I'm confused. How was your experience with the nulon 75-85. I see nulon do a Dct now, and a 70-75.
Is that transfer pump for the larger 'wide mouth' bottle openings? Or the small version? What you are using in video looks different than the one linked in description. I want to make sure I get the right size for this Motul bottle. To me it looks like the Motul bottle is a wide mouth.
sick I wish tthere was a video that showed us exactly where to put the jack and jack stands. This is my first car and I'm kinda skecthed out about where to put them 😂 i dont wanna get crushed
Not even the dealer carry this fluid they have to order it 2 weeks.If you are having trouble finding the double clutch fluid local, try advanced auto parts they have it. (Pentosin FFL2 Double Clutch Transmission Fluid)
Thanks for the video! Can you tell me what jack point you are using? I've always found it awkward jacking my ST up and have to figure out a new spot each time. Thanks!
Hey man love your videos keep it up! Also own a 2017 Focus ST pretty new to this platform but learning so much about them thanks to your channel! Was wondering if you can make a video on how to do a proper boost leak test since there is no video anywhere
just got a 2017 ST last month, i gave a issue going on in 3rd gear, ONLY HAPPENS from shifting to 2-3, feels like a popping or slight crunch at times, did some tests and saw how it was shifting from 2-3 cruising and some more tests shifting from 2-3 at full throttle, anybody else experience this? what should i do?
i cant seem to find an answer anywhere, transmission filter change? some say to do say say not too and cant find anything about it online, anyone please :)
hi man, excuse my ignorance and my english jajaja , but i am wrong or this oil fit to automatic gearbox or is used on mechanical gearbox too? I appreciate your time thanks
Hi. I own a 2018 ST and recently had my transmission fluid changed a month ago, by Ford. But now when I park, in gear on a slight hill with no E-brake on, let the car sit for a like a minute and it starts moving forward like the gears are slipping. Car has 51,000 miles and regular maintenance done. Any thoughts?
It's a litte hard for me to understand what you saying. But I think you mean that you parked your manual ST on a hill on 1st or reverse and after a while it roled on it's own. Im assuming it didn't do that before. So, manual trannys don't slip. The only thing that can slip is the clutch, but on both ways. If your clutch is done, you would smell it at high acceleration or see the rpms go up without tyres burning for example (See a vid about it). If your clutch isn't slipping, and the car roles where it didn't before, I'd assume it's just that the new oil reduced friction enough for it to move on it's own. Anyways, have the tranny oil level and clutch checked. If that's ok just enjoy it, it would mean it's working better.
You kind of answered your own question. You need to put your parking brake on in addition to leaving the car in gear. The parking brake is supposed to "hold" the car in place while leaving it in gear is a "backup" to hold the car in place, in case the parking brake fails for some reason.
A wrench would be the "Nike Swoosh" of the car world but there's way too many shirts with wrench designs. How about a cross between a ying yang symbol and an rpm gauge? You know for karma speed?
I know this video was awhile back but just got a 16 FoST and the Amazon link you provided for the pump is wrong. The screw cap is too small for the pump to fit on the bigger Motul bottle cap
@@jacobroberts147 yea I was like screw this thing and threw it away and went to autozone and bought one that for perfectly and moment I put it in I tightened too much and split the cap 😂 then I did it the way you said. I held it in there basically and pumped and it worked lol
Biggest mistake everyone makes. When you torque the wheels down the car needs to be in the air. I've had a wheel stud bend because I used to torque it on the ground
Nice video! Few things that work for me. If you take a rachet 8mm allen and slip you 8mm wrench over it you can get to the drain plug and have better leverage. Break both loose and leave the fill plug in until you remove the drain, then you can slowly remove the fill plug, this will keep you from getting oil all over when it wants to rush out the drain.
great tips!! Thanks so much!
@@CameronAlford Did you change the transmission oil filter?
@@totov7673The transmission filter is inside the transmission housing.
Just wanted to say you are an inspiration, before I bought my st I was watching your videos and it inspired me to buy an st. I bought my st stock and watched all your videos on the mod installs and it helped me understand more about cars and now I have more confidence when working on cars. I'm currently now stage 3 and in the process of installing my big turbo. Just wanted to say thank you and helping me chase my dreams!
Haven't really considered changing mine out yet..im at 43k miles (2016, had it since new). One of those things that it's not that big of a deal for me yet, but once the miles pile on this is a big must for longevity of the transmission! Appreciate the video!
I highly recommend fluid change at or before 60kmiles
I know this is an old comment but when I first got my st i changed my trans fluid at 65k miles, there was barely any fluid in it and it was sludgy. Sold the car at 92k miles. Next guy put a new trans in it at 115k and I bought the car back at 123k. I'm at 128k now and about to change my fluid. 😂 I'm not taking any chances lol
The Motul DCTF fluid is simply amazing imo. I was running strait Amsoil synchro mesh, and my Mustang S550 mt-82 didn’t like it. This Motul made my car shift so well, even in cold weather, it feels like butter going into gear. It was a little harder to get at the fill hole Allen key on the s550. I had to cut one short and use a wrench to get it off, like no room in there.
bought a FoST in January. Pretty sure I'm gonna build it Step by step, like you did man. Amazing job, been subbed since Feb. I'm sad knowing you're gonna sell it
I just changed it with valvoline synthetic 75w-90 gear oil and the difference is massive, literally night and day! It shifts sooo much smoother. It went from clunky shifts to buttery smooth shifts. The old fluid didn't even look that bad, it looked like the one in the video.
I’m at 100k original oil lolol
at 60k on my Fost. ordered some trans oil from panda. thanks for the vid!
You can pour your transmission fluid back in thru the transmission vent line on top
You explain it really well. Just bought an STI. Hope you can show us this process with the STI in the future!
2018 st here. Im noticing 1st and second gear sometimes need a little extra force to get the shifter into place. Would that be fixed with the things you did in this video?
Thanks
Could definitely help but that also could be a synchro problem
Is these fluid good also for the 2016 Ford Focus se
Cameron, Much love for this Focus ST channel, subscribed to your channel few months ago when I got my 2014 ST250, Learnt so much so far 👍🏾I'm from Cape Town, South Africa.
Perfect detail, thank you
Thanks so much I was about to look for a video on how to change my transmission fluid now I can do my Focus ST just hit 53,000 so I'm dumb for that keep up the great job big fan
Is this the same for the RS?
Put out some content on maybe like 3-4 different icons and let the community take it from there? I don't know just a thought! Keep up the great job! Thank you!
Love the details in this!
Thanks for the great content broskieesss..... ☕💯😃
You should put the car on all 4 jack stands so it’s level when you fill back up and you should take it for a spin then check it by taking the top bolt out and pumping more and after going into every get it still spits it right out then you are good , also you should clean it with break clean after so you can see leaks and don’t have the oil just sitting on your frame
Mate his car was fine. You dont need to do anything of the sort. Why comment is BS. Its years later and you think in your very small brain that saying use brain cleaner is somehow going to fix something. You dont need to reopen anything LMAO. its 1.8 that comes out and 1.8 that goes in. Simple as that. POINTLESS COMMENT.
@@johnboy2436 have a great day man I’ll be praying for you
@John Boy A year late but the man made a valid comment. Not sure what you're on about. He's giving some great tips out there for those who want to actually be precise with changing their transmission fluid. Not saying that the video is incorrect--just some bits of extra information that will hopefully further help people out.
Thanks for the video, if I cannot get my car level (2012 Focus SEL DCT6) can I just drain from the fill plug using one of those manual pump extractors?
Thx for the video. I just attempted changing my transmission fluid for 2011 Ford Focus 2.0 duretec petrol at 70k. I jacked up my car and supported by jack stands. Using only a 8mm Hex Allen key and extension bar to loosen fill plug and drain plug from underneath the car. For filling, I found Nulon syntac 75w-85 transmission oil in innovative squeeze pouch with a hose attached. Very easy to use. Hope this helps to anyone attempting to change their own oil as Ford obviously doesn’t want ppl to do their own and charge you a premium.
It's really hard to nail down exactly what this powershift transmission fluid spec is. Some say dct fluid. Some dextron 4, some say 70-75 or 75-85? I'm confused. How was your experience with the nulon 75-85. I see nulon do a Dct now, and a 70-75.
Watching your videos really helps man thanks a lot! I got me a Ford Focus st.3 from Mark cape town South Africa
it says they recommend to change this transmission fluid every 12-15K miles...? that seems awful short? is this true??
Is that transfer pump for the larger 'wide mouth' bottle openings? Or the small version? What you are using in video looks different than the one linked in description. I want to make sure I get the right size for this Motul bottle. To me it looks like the Motul bottle is a wide mouth.
sick I wish tthere was a video that showed us exactly where to put the jack and jack stands. This is my first car and I'm kinda skecthed out about where to put them 😂 i dont wanna get crushed
Solid video my guy!
Great video, btw I love how my Focus shakes. lol
Same just hate the smell of the ac like gas
Great video thank you!! Awesome quality
Did this on my Fiesta st highly recommend harder to get into gear but shifts like butter
Thank you so much bro 😘
My transmission isn't running at so I'm definitely going to try this! 👍
How do you like this dctf? I used redline dctf and love it.
hi bro good work
can you tell me how many bottles we need for transmission Flued
bottles or litres ??????
thanks in advance
Do I need to use dual clutch transmission fluid ? I filled it with regular synthetic trans fluid and it runs Great am I OK ?
Not even the dealer carry this fluid they have to order it 2 weeks.If you are having trouble finding the double clutch fluid local, try advanced auto parts they have it. (Pentosin FFL2 Double Clutch Transmission Fluid)
Man, I'm trying to fit the whole full two quarts, but it started spilling out before half of the second quart
Why wet clutch dct oil in a manual car?
Your transmission is DPS6 ? mine is that transmission 16 SE with 2.0 L engine
Thanks for the video! Can you tell me what jack point you are using? I've always found it awkward jacking my ST up and have to figure out a new spot each time. Thanks!
Great oil! Beautiful colored Focus! You changed the gearbox filter as well ?
Nice Focus!
Is this the smelly viscous stuff similar to gear oil. My car is leaking.
Solid video. Well done. Thanks.
03:46 The money shot!
Hey man love your videos keep it up! Also own a 2017 Focus ST pretty new to this platform but learning so much about them thanks to your channel! Was wondering if you can make a video on how to do a proper boost leak test since there is no video anywhere
Do feel any improvement? Why not using Royal purple syncromesh or Amsoil ?
He doesn't respond
Hi, can this oil be used for mk3 1.6 TDCI 6 speed manual transmission?
I think a piston (no rod) viewed from the side could be a very cool and simple logo with the pin hole and ring groves
just got a 2017 ST last month, i gave a issue going on in 3rd gear, ONLY HAPPENS from shifting to 2-3, feels like a popping or slight crunch at times, did some tests and saw how it was shifting from 2-3 cruising and some more tests shifting from 2-3 at full throttle, anybody else experience this? what should i do?
Did you find the problem or solution??
I'm having that exact problem right now at 77k did u figure put the problem
i cant seem to find an answer anywhere, transmission filter change? some say to do say say not too and cant find anything about it online, anyone please :)
Wouldn't you want to fill it at level?
Good video, good information!
im at 67k miles on my ST, is it time yet?
hi man, excuse my ignorance and my english jajaja , but i am wrong or this oil fit to automatic gearbox or is used on mechanical gearbox too? I appreciate your time thanks
Dropped mine
Hola. Suena muy bien. Esta aceite vale para bmw 325xi e90 manual ???
Saludos de Alicante España
fluid capacity?
1.9 quarts.
What kind of pedals do you have in your car?
Those are stock pedals
Hi. I own a 2018 ST and recently had my transmission fluid changed a month ago, by Ford. But now when I park, in gear on a slight hill with no E-brake on, let the car sit for a like a minute and it starts moving forward like the gears are slipping. Car has 51,000 miles and regular maintenance done. Any thoughts?
It's a litte hard for me to understand what you saying. But I think you mean that you parked your manual ST on a hill on 1st or reverse and after a while it roled on it's own. Im assuming it didn't do that before.
So, manual trannys don't slip. The only thing that can slip is the clutch, but on both ways. If your clutch is done, you would smell it at high acceleration or see the rpms go up without tyres burning for example (See a vid about it).
If your clutch isn't slipping, and the car roles where it didn't before, I'd assume it's just that the new oil reduced friction enough for it to move on it's own.
Anyways, have the tranny oil level and clutch checked. If that's ok just enjoy it, it would mean it's working better.
You kind of answered your own question. You need to put your parking brake on in addition to leaving the car in gear. The parking brake is supposed to "hold" the car in place while leaving it in gear is a "backup" to hold the car in place, in case the parking brake fails for some reason.
A wrench would be the "Nike Swoosh" of the car world but there's way too many shirts with wrench designs. How about a cross between a ying yang symbol and an rpm gauge? You know for karma speed?
Nice.
I know this video was awhile back but just got a 16 FoST and the Amazon link you provided for the pump is wrong. The screw cap is too small for the pump to fit on the bigger Motul bottle cap
I had this same problem. I found that pressing the pump cap into the bottle (without screwing it in) worked great
@@jacobroberts147 yea I was like screw this thing and threw it away and went to autozone and bought one that for perfectly and moment I put it in I tightened too much and split the cap 😂 then I did it the way you said. I held it in there basically and pumped and it worked lol
Oh helll yeah
My guy , it's supposed to be 20mm blow the fill hole ....1.7 quarts I believe
200k mi and never changed mine out 🤣. Going to do it Monday. Wish me luck.
How did it go after changing it at 200k? planning on changing my 2016 st trans oil when it hits 140k.
@@mombayd3988 I am at 220k mi right now. Runs and shifts a little smoother.
Engine sound like a lion 🫡
Since its Carma driving club maybe make a polo style emblem😂
drum thrones are the best
*T O P B L A C K G U Y*
Biggest mistake everyone makes. When you torque the wheels down the car needs to be in the air. I've had a wheel stud bend because I used to torque it on the ground
wasnt it exactly the opposite? Torque down when car is on the ground to prevent slight wheel bending?
No mate thats wrong, you tighten them up while in the air then get them fully light on the ground
Four leaf clover
Stealer wanted $250 to do that LOL
screw panda
Early
Why did you put that 💩 in your transmission!? Liqui Moly HP gear oil with CERATEC is THE BEST for Focus ST transmission. Idc if Panda says it's okay.
At the end of the day this is still a Ford with a ass backwards design. Who makes this junk.
"You're a funny guy, Sully. I like you."
Everyone has a bad experience with x brand and that's okay you believe what you want
Ford makes good junk
Found it easier to use a long swivel head and 8mm socket to remove fill plug in that tight place.
Jack ~'()'~ Canada