Change Driveline Fluids Early!

[Big Pony]

Thank you! That thread/page does show many used the OE gasket & FP bolts successfully. Thank you! This thread had so much information my mind was spinning a bit. I must have missed that info in that thread. Will also consider the 25mm bolts as well.. Just wanted to know if I *NEEDED* to order more pieces.

Thanks a friend/forum member did a wonderful job. It's factory matched Velocity Blue

Edit: this was helpful. Not much of an expense for the knowledge the bite will be good enough for the threads. Just went ahead and ordered.

You absolutely can’t go wrong with the advice provided on this thread by @CarbonSteel. You’ll be glad you got the longer bolts!

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[Jazer]

why is it blue....

Because a friend/fellow Bronco owner had some leftover velocity blue and offered to paint match it for me. Also, because why not?

 

[Y2KFirehawk]

You absolutely can’t go wrong with the advice provided on this thread by @CarbonSteel. You’ll be glad you got the longer bolts!

To further support the longer bolt option, when you hang your diff on a rock and it drags across to catch the lip of the cover (permitting you don't have a diff skid) do you want to question how many threads are grabbing?

 

[Jazer]

Just did mine today. 25k miles and it was definitely dark. Will be a more regular maintenance item now that the diff cover has a drain plug.

 

[KRAKEN]

What a coincidence... mine is blue too.

 

[mikec426]

Love the blue!

 

[ralexan5001]

Went ahead and had dealership flush the transmission fluid at 36k miles. Came back with report of "contaminated/burned". At least now with the PPE pan, I can change it myself.

What did they charge you? Thanks - Robert

 

[Razorback]

What did they charge you? Thanks - Robert

$225

 

[LSW]

Did my wife’s OBX back in April at 6700 miles and my Wildtrak tonight at 3100 miles. Here are pictures of the rear drain plugs (they both have the locking rear diff although the OBX is non Sasquatch).

This was the OBX 6700 miles. Refilled with Valvoline 75w140 gear oil.

And the Wildtrak at 3100. Refilled with Amsoil 75w140 severe gear.

Looks pretty similar, either the plug magnet is at capacity in both pictures or most of the metal is wearing off in the first 3000 miles. I think I will do the Wildtrak again in 2 oil changes, around 10k. Transfer case looked pretty clean at 3k on the Wildtrak. Some metal on the front diff plug but about 30% what was on the rear diff I think.

Wildtrak front diff plug at 3000:

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