Powerboost transmission drain and fill

[SeanV313]

I had my local dealer do the drain, replace filter, and refill. The total cost was <koff koff> $730. I might have saved myself a few bucks had I remembered to remove the cat protector skid plate beforehand, which got factored into labor costs.

I do pretty much everything else that I can on my truck, but I believe that this job needs a proper lift to do right and I wanted to get it done early to get any initial break-in debris out of there. Almost certainly overkill, but I have long-term plans for this truck.

Tech said that the fluid was still red on the drain.

What was your mileage when you got it done?

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[Severdog]

What was your mileage when you got it done?

30K. Master tech said "too early." That's fine. We both agreed no need to return until 90k now. No way was I going to follow the recommended 150K fluid replace.

 

[Mosey]

I’m not really sure what you mean about run the truck and suck the fluid out. You don’t want to be removing fluid as the truck is running that would be very bad.

If the fluid level indicator is removed, the fluid is warm, and the engine is not running, it will certainly flow out of the port.

I would follow Ford’s procedure and remove the pan. Especially if this is the first service. Clean the magnets clean the filter strainer.

I would not just replace the exact same amount I took out. I would be damn sure to follow the procedure for getting the level correct. I would want to know the level is correct. I would not want to adjust it to where the last guy had it over or under serviced.

That would indeed be bad. I should have said to warm up the transmission, then suck out the fluid.

 

[FaaWrenchBndr]

That would indeed be bad. I should have said to warm up the transmission, then suck out the fluid.

my apologies I should’ve realized that’s what you meant. I didn’t think about it.

 

[Mosey]

Hey guys, I have seen a few posts that say for the PowerBoost the transmission fluid level should be between 3 and 4 on the dipstick. This is due to having the 10R80MHT transmission. Can anyone confirm or refute that the level should be between 3 and 4?

 

[Snakebitten]

Hey guys, I have seen a few posts that say for the PowerBoost the transmission fluid level should be between 3 and 4 on the dipstick. This is due to having the 10R80MHT transmission. Can anyone confirm or refute that the level should be between 3 and 4?

 

[Jmitchelltfo]

I've got a drain and fill scheduled at the dealer for next week. I'll use my Fordpass points for the majority of it. I was quoted $325 total.

I will probably use my vac tool for the next service at 80k.

 

[FaaWrenchBndr]

Hey guys, I have seen a few posts that say for the PowerBoost the transmission fluid level should be between 3 and 4 on the dipstick. This is due to having the 10R80MHT transmission. Can anyone confirm or refute that the level should be between 3 and 4?

Mine called out between five and six, 2024 PB
2nd pic has the service manual reference

 

[Snakebitten]

Mine called out between five and six, 2024 PB
2nd pic has the service manual reference

That appears to be for the 10r80, rather than the 10r80 MHT

But we might need a 3rd source to confirm?

 

[FaaWrenchBndr]

That appears to be for the 10r80, rather than the 10r80 MHT

But we might need a 3rd source to confirm?

So you’re saying I have the wrong manual?

 

[Snakebitten]

So you’re saying I have the wrong manual?

Not necessarily. But I think it's the wrong transmission being referenced. It clearly states 10R80, rather than 10r80 MHT

And based on your and my excerpts, they don't call for the same level.

 

[FaaWrenchBndr]

Not necessarily. But I think it's the wrong transmission being referenced. It clearly states 10R80, rather than 10r80 MHT

And based on your and my excerpts, they don't call for the same level.

well, dammit, I didn’t even notice that. Thank you so much for catching that. Hell I would’ve use this on my transmission so you saved my ass as well.

 

[Baz]

So you’re saying I have the wrong manual?

Workshop manual indicates Powerboost - 10R80 MHT - REF 307-01B

Ecoboost - 10R80 - REF 307-01A

 

[Mosey]

I just looked up my PB tranny from parts.ford.com using my VIN. I should have done my due diligence. Definitely a 10R80 MHT.

 

[Mosey]

Workshop manual indicates Powerboost - 10R80 MHT - REF 307-01B

Ecoboost - 10R80 - REF 307-01A

Can you confirm what the correct level should be?

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