Photi_G Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 My '08 Milan is about to hit 45K, which is the recommended service interval for the FNR5 automatic transmission. It also happens to be 7K miles since my last oil change, so I'm planning on getting them both out of the way later this week. I'm planning on buying a Motorcraft oil filter media replacement, and am just wondering if there's any tricks to removing the filter housing, I hear they have a tendency to break. Also, recommended oils? As far as the transmission goes, is there a kit available that includes a new filter and the necessary gaskets? also, recommended fluid type? How much would you recommend buying, I was thinking between 3 and 7 quarts. Lastly, I need torque specs for the trans oil pan, and a torque pattern if there is one. Thanks in advance. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FusionDiffusion Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Good idea using the Motorcraft filter. Getting the filter canister open is all about using a correctly sized wrench/socket. Replace the gasket when you change the filter. You can also use the standard Motorcraft synthetic blend oil if you like. The recommended service interval for the transmission fluid is 150,000 miles, so you don't need to change the fluid yet. If you do decide to change the fluid, there is a drain plug. There is also no user-servicable filter inside it, so you should not remove the transmission pan. The FNR5 requres special FNR5 fluid, which you can get from a Ford or Mazda dealer. If you are doing a pan drain and refill you will need about 4 quarts. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonoxideChild Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I wonder if the spin on filter conversion for the 2.3's work on the 2.5's the same. That way you dont have to risk it using those internal oil filters. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photi_G Posted December 21, 2012 Author Share Posted December 21, 2012 I decided to forgo the trans oil change-checked the service manual again and you were right FusionDiffusion, interval is 150K. I got 5 quarts of Valvoline synthetic blend and a Fram (I know their reputation, but these cartridge type ones at least have plastic end caps instead of the cardboard ones they use on their spin-on filters) filter from my local parts store. I managed to get the filter cap off with my band-type filter wrench with no problems. The thing I hate about the Milan (not sure if this is true for Fusions) is that the bottom of the engine compartment has plastic cladding everywhere, with a hole for oil drain and filter replacement. It's hard to get tools up in there is all. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonoxideChild Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Yea, on my 6 i have to remove that entire plastic under tray as there as no access holes other wise. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evh Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 This is what I did. http://www.fordfusionforum.com/topic/6256-drain-plug-on-23l-5-speed-auto-fnr5-tranny/?hl=%2Btransmission+%2Bsiphon 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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