MolaKule
Staff member
Originally Posted by Mr_Luke
I was referred to a reputable tranny place where he replaced the ATF with Motorcraft ATF for DCT for half what the local Ford stealership wanted to charge me.
But what I don't get is, the Ford Fiesta owner manual says I should replace the timing belt and ATF at 150,000 miles.
When i asked Ford this, they told me 30 to 50k miles.
Why this discrepancy?
Maybe they interpreted your driving style as Severe Service?
As far as the ATF change, I don't think it is wasted money. Consider it as being pro-active. Looking at the fluid on the dipstick tells you nothing about the solid particulates floating in the oil.
I was referred to a reputable tranny place where he replaced the ATF with Motorcraft ATF for DCT for half what the local Ford stealership wanted to charge me.
But what I don't get is, the Ford Fiesta owner manual says I should replace the timing belt and ATF at 150,000 miles.
When i asked Ford this, they told me 30 to 50k miles.
Why this discrepancy?
Maybe they interpreted your driving style as Severe Service?
As far as the ATF change, I don't think it is wasted money. Consider it as being pro-active. Looking at the fluid on the dipstick tells you nothing about the solid particulates floating in the oil.
Last edited:
