macbwt Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 Documented the amount in the PTU. Plugs and tools required. Pretty easy job with the right tools and car ramps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flymore Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 I see the vehicle was up on ramps when you did this. Was it level? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd92 Posted October 9, 2020 Report Share Posted October 9, 2020 Redline recommends 75W-140 GL5 Gear Oil for the PTU, NOT Lightweight Shockproof. I ignore his videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted October 10, 2020 Report Share Posted October 10, 2020 He does have Blackstone Labs test the used fluids, if that is any comfort. Also, get on the phone with Redline, see what they have to say. You won't get the full story any other way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1004ron Posted October 10, 2020 Report Share Posted October 10, 2020 The product manufacturers web site specifies 75W140 GL-5 Gear Oil for the specific model discussed here. https://www.redlineoil.com/find-products-for-my-vehicle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd92 Posted October 10, 2020 Report Share Posted October 10, 2020 Why would I call Redline? Do you think they will say "ignore what we recommend, and use this instead'? He has no idea how to interpret oil analysis results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted October 10, 2020 Report Share Posted October 10, 2020 Just a suggestion If you like gathering data, you can then decide for yourself if it is information to you or garbage. No worries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1004ron Posted October 10, 2020 Report Share Posted October 10, 2020 Lets not get personal - the OP may have a legit reason for his choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted October 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2020 Apparently the video was not viewed and some respondents completely missed the FORD Gear oil recommendations. The 2019 Edge PTU is not the same PTU as all of the previous PTU's Ford Reduced the gear oil viscosity needed for the PTU. I posted this in the video directly from the Ford Ownership manual in the video. Please look before you leap other wise you may hurt yourself. Oh an I have tested the gear oil as my expense. I test both used and new gear lube. I have also personally had written and verbal communications with Phillips/Red Line oil company. So what you say my just be an opinion vs my facts and data. Every one has an opinion some good some bad. Shrill voices tend to eventually be ignored. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd92 Posted October 10, 2020 Report Share Posted October 10, 2020 Redline has an error for the 2019 Edge only, they are still specifying 75W140 GL5 Gear Oil. Redline specifies 75W85 GL5 Gear Oil for the 2020 Edge, and this should be the recommendation for the 2019 Edge also, as this is the year the PTU was changed. To be clear: 2015-2018 Edge 75W-140 GL5 2019-2020 Edge 75W-85 GL5 I'll just leave this comment from Redline on the the use of their ShockProof Oils: "Red Line ShockProof™ is designed for use in competition differentials and transmissions." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handfiler Posted October 10, 2020 Report Share Posted October 10, 2020 Redline MTL is the only fluid that my Mustang transmission sees. I once made the mistake of doing a drain and fill using the Amsoil equivalent and that didn't work out too well. That transmission permanently resides under my workbench now. Redline lubricants are all I use for transmission, differential (and eventually PTU) requirements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted October 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2020 I will of course provide testing to either dis-spell opinions or confirm them. In the mean time your PTU you do what you want I will use testing to shore up my side. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeAWD Posted yesterday at 07:26 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 07:26 PM Do not know other than the new ptu will be changed every 30k. The new one has a heat shield which may only do so much. Extended the breather tube to allow for a super slow fill at the fire wall rather than killing self on the side. Friend who deals with a lot of engine builds says for motor oil, the thin stuff is for corporate fuel economy, provides little protection, little mileage gains. I am probably going to run 10 30 synthetic on the next oil change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STBEAST Posted 18 hours ago Report Share Posted 18 hours ago Great information todd92. The 2019-2024 Edge uses 75w85 GL5 as it is a totally different PTU than older models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeAWD Posted 54 minutes ago Report Share Posted 54 minutes ago That is usefully info. I commented on engine oil but that is different. The fluid that came out of the ptu at 158k was absolutely burnt. It is amazing the thing drove in a parking lot up till 168k. It may have been the longest lasting ptu ever. It was very noisy but no metal fragments in the case. When they say it is a regular drain and fill, that is no joke, 30k, in my estimate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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