GEN 2 Transmission Fluid Analysis

[Diverdown3]

I purchased a used 2017 Raptor with 83k on the clock and was unable to obtain the service record for it. I was able to get a carfax and TSB report. Knowing the dealer changed the engine oil before the sale, my biggest concern was the condition of the transmission, especially since I was unable to visually observe it's condition via an engine compartment dipstick. So within a few weeks of the purchase, I had the trans fluid drained and replaced with a new filter.

I know Ford says change at 150k, but I think that's ridiculous, especially considering this is a high performance vehicle. I also wanted the trans fluid analyzed so I had some information regarding its maintenance history. I sent the sample to Blackstone labs, and here is the report.

For me, this is money well spent and gives me peace of mind before I invest in mods.

Either the fluid had been changed previously, or it's held up well over the 84k miles the truck has seen.




Here's their key to transmission analysis reports.

 

[JohnyPython]

First time I’ve seen that on the 10sp.

Thanks for posting.

 

[thatJeepguy]

Nice post. Im shocked the detergent additives are so low. I thought ATF was supposed to be more detergent rich than engine oil…

 

[Diverdown3]

Nice post. Im shocked the detergent additives are so low. I thought ATF was supposed to be more detergent rich than engine oil…

I would expect "high mileage" type products to have detergents, certainly.

 

[thatJeepguy]

I would expect "high mileage" type products to have detergents, certainly.

Did you do a spill and fill in your garage or did you take to a shop?

 

[Diverdown3]

Did you do a spill and fill in your garage or did you take to a shop?

Took it to the dealer. I've done engine swaps in the past, but not interested in the whole fluid level exercise with the 10R80 and a dipstick check underneath the truck while running. Call me a weenie.

 

[thatJeepguy]

Took it to the dealer. I've done engine swaps in the past, but not interested in the whole fluid level exercise with the 10R80 and a dipstick check underneath the truck while running. Call me a weenie.

Not at all , better off letting the dealer fug it up and its on them… how much?

 

[Diverdown3]

Not at all , better off letting the dealer fug it up and it’s on them… how much?

Salty. Just North of $600 with 8 qts., filter, gasket, labor & tax.

 

[Muchmore]

It is insane to wait 100k let alone 150k to change tranny oil. I could see if you were driving a focus or some econobox but not a truck or anything with any horsepower.

 

[thatJeepguy]

Salty. Just North of $600 with 8 qts., filter, gasket, labor & tax.

So to you knowledge was the trans fluid changed prior to you? Because if not , your report would suggest that the OEM spec is “somewhat” justified.