I’m going to try to post video of my project to replace the cooling fan on a Ford Edge. Ford gets about $800.00 or more for this. It happens pretty regularly, just go Google it. The parts online are about $200 – $300. So, with some work, you can save a handy $500.00. However, it’s not simple, quick, or easy. Ford Edge Cooling Fan Replacement
This is part 1; it goes through the symptoms, and a quick look at the new fan. Some initial tips; the symptoms here were that the fan ran at HIGH SPEED whenever it was turned on. It never would slow down to low speed. This entire fan is controlled by the PCM (Powertrain Control Module) or “computer”. Ford Edge Cooling Fan Replacement
Fits On:
07-09 Ford Edge (W/ Towing Package)
About this Manufacturer:
One of the most trusted names in aftermarket automotive parts is TYC, a Genera brand. They make OEM-replica products to the exact same specifications as the original parts themselves. They make their parts overseas, and even though their parts are virtually identical to the OEM factory parts, you end up paying what averages out to be about a quarter of the price most times! TYC has been making OEM-grade aftermarket parts for a very long time, and is a name you can trust in the automotive industry. Ford Edge Cooling Fan Replacement
About this Product:
This is a direct replacement for the factory part. TYC makes products that are designed to be factory-grade parts. TYC parts allow you to replace factory parts on your vehicle without needing to go directly to your local dealership and paying top dollar to get them. This is a very affordable alternative to buying the factory-made part from your local dealership when it comes time to replace it.
Here are a couple of links to discussions of this problem;
Well, I wanted to change air filter on Ford Edge, so I shot some video. Here is how to change the air filter on a Ford Edge. The video is at the bottom. Now I can run for 4 years on this filter, and the Edge will be wore out by then. It’s supposed to be cleaned once a year. Minimal maintenance.
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change air filter on Ford Edge
change air filter on Ford Edge
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AMSOIL Ea Air Filters hold 15 times more dust than a wet gauze type filter.
AMSOIL Ea Air Filter media removes 5 times more dust than traditional cellulose filters and 50 times more dust than wet gauze.
change air filter on Ford Edge
Applications
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“My supplier is pushing hard to move his synthetic gear oils into my operation. His position is that the units run too hot for long-term use of mineral oils. At what temperature should I switch to a Synthetic Oil lubricant for a non-circulated gearbox?”
First, the term synthetic is very broad, so we assume you are referring to lubricants that are formulated using polyalphaolefin (PAO) synthetic oil base.
Synthetic Oil
There is no single temperature point that dictates a time to move to synthetics. The decision is dependent on equipment continuous loads and shock loads, equipment availability for routine maintenance, criticality of the application, component life cycles, lubricant life cycles and failure modes among other things.
Generally, the rate of lubricant degradation doubles with every 18 degrees F increase in temperature. Once formulated with antioxidant additives, PAO-based lubricants have a lower baseline rate of oxidative degradation. At low temperatures, a PAO’s increased oxidative life may not be noticeable, particularly if you have to change the oil at some point for other reasons. At higher temperatures, the synthetic may last noticeably longer.
Typically, you begin to notice the extra life provided by a PAO synthetic oil above 160 degrees F. If it is above 180 degrees F, and especially 200 degrees F, the difference in oxidative life becomes quite apparent. However, the point at which a change to synthetic is justified is dependent perhaps on a handful of additional “program management” parameters such as:
1. Do you intend to run your gear oils with an appropriate use of filtration and oil analysis to support life-cycle extensions for many years?
2. Are you currently doing oil analysis and performing condition-based changes?
3. Do you have, and have you communicated to your lab, oxidation limits that flag impending oxidation problems?
4. Does the machine’s operating temperature vary a great deal (a PAO’s high viscosity index enables it to operate across a wider temperature range)?
5. Do you have an effective contamination control program in place that will enable you to fully exploit the PAO’s extended life?
With the appropriate management strategy, a change to a high-performance product can actually cost considerably less than the equivalent mineral oil product type. Outside of these considerations, somewhere around 165 degrees F represents the point at which you probably should begin to consider the use of synthetics for the sake of lubricant longevity, if not for the sake of reliability.
Many truck and SUV owners personalize their vehicles with aftermarket products such as lift kits, tires and rims, custom grills, paint, wheel well flairs and engine upgrades. While these upgrades and accessories can increase engine performance and add plenty of visual appeal, they do nothing for extending drivetrain life like synthetic gear oil can do. Most people perform proper engine maintenance and change their engine oil on a regular basis, but according to one quick lube business, only about two percent of its customers purchase differential gear lube changes. Even fewer change to synthetic gear oil. Sometimes this out of sight, out of mind differential neglect results in costly gear failure, leaving the motorist stranded on the highway.
differential drain plug
There are two basic ways to change differential gear lube to synthetic gear oil. The old fluid may be drained or suctioned out and the differential refilled with new gear lube, or the differential cover may be removed to allow more of the old gear lube to drain out and allow access to the magnet inside the differential. Unlike engines, differentials are not equipped with filters. Instead, magnets that are open to the entire gear lube sump are used to catch some of the metal wear particles. When changing differential fluid, the magnet should be cleaned to ensure the new gear lube does not
become contaminated.
After draining the old fluid and cleaning the magnet, the differential cover should be re-installed and the differential filled with the correct viscosity grade of AMSOIL SEVERE GEAR® Synthetic Gear Lube. The use of cleaning solvents is not recommended. Initial differential oil changes are recommended by some manufacturers after the first 500 to
3,000 miles. synthetic gear oil
synthetic gear oil
Even when vehicle manufacturers do not specify to change the factory-fill gear lube to remove wear particles, it is a
good practice to do so. For optimum gear and bearing life, AMSOIL recommends the factory-fill differential gear lube
be changed no later than the first 5,000 miles with new or rebuilt gears, followed by 50,000 mile drain intervals in
severe service or 100,000 mile drain intervals in normal service when using AMSOIL synthetic gear lubes.
synthetic gear oil
synthetic gear oil
AMSOIL recommends any one of three SEVERE GEAR viscosity grades, 75W-90, 75W-110 or 75W-140, for turbo diesel or 4×4 trucks, SUV’s and automobiles.
SEVERE GEAR 75W-90 (SVG) replaces competitive 75W-90 and
80W-90 gear lubricants and delivers the optimum fuel efficiency and cold temperature performance of all the SEVERE GEAR gear lubes.
SEVERE GEAR 75W-110 (SVT) replaces competitive 75W-110, 75W-90 and 80W-90 gear lubricants and delivers increased fluid film wear protection over lighter viscosity fluids and better fuel efficiency than 75W-140 gear lubes.
SEVERE GEAR 75W-140 (SVO) replaces competitive 75W-140, 80W-140 and 85W-140 gear lubes in applications where these viscosities are recommended by equipment manufacturers.
