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Part 8 is the hose which feeds coolant from the degas bottle to the heat exchanger, where coolant dissipates heat from the ATF and flows through part 7. Part 6 and part 24 are both thermostatic type valves regulating the fluid in part 7 which is described as an outlet hose. The inference is that this flows from the heat exchanger, so the valves either stop or allow coolant flow based upon a preset temperature. ATF reaches correct temperature at cooler bypass valve, then travels to the heat exchanger. Coolant coming from degas bottle will carry the heat down part 7, to where part 6 and part 24 valves are. Once there is sufficient temperature, the valves allow that coolant to pass. From part 6 the heat is carried into the upper radiator hose, which feeds into the radiator for water to air cooling. Part 24 connects to part 17, which sends the heat to the heater core. This maintains the operating temperature. The transmission temperature will not overcool. Unless you install cooler between the bypass valve and the transmission; which bypasses the bypass valve. A cooler inline after the heat exchanger cannot overcool. The real question is why you want an extra cooler. You don't need it unless you are using the car in such a way that the OEM system is insufficient. Pursuit. Racing. Livery. Delivery. Towing. All of these conditions require more cooling. Not just the transmission. A motor oil cooler is usually added also. If you add an extra cooler correctly, it won't hurt. But I fail to see the benefit for most of us. I have in my garage, an adapter plate and I can add an engine oil cooler. But it won't do any good for my Transit Connect. It's like a spoiler. You can tout the benefits of the spoiler. On a Formula 1 car, it will make a huge difference. On a Transit Connect, the spoiler won't benefit.

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Part 3, return line from part 1 heat exchanger to part 2 bypass valve, is the best location to splice for auxiliary cooler. This allows the OEM system to cool fluid first. Then the auxiliary unit will provide additional oil to air cooling. If the transmission is not warm enough, the bypass valve will send fluid back via the return line. Green cooling line where fluid comes out the front of transmission is the best location to tap for a filter. It will trap particulate matter before it can clog the other lines, bypass valve, heat exchanger, and cooler.

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It would be nice to install a radio with Android operating system. Then the indash screen could run apps like FORScan & Torque.

The 8 speed is a completely new transmission. Nobody here, unless he is dealership tech, will have much knowledge. It would be irresponsible for me to guess. Every new model always has issues which need to be solved with TSBs and recalls. Hopefully, your van will be an easy fix.

Here's what mine looks like at idle, 55 mph, and 70 mph.

I looked at mine. Should have taken a photo. Opening is 12 - 7. Nozzle points to 2.

How did it go? Did you exchange the ATF? It may also be a good idea to monitor the ART temperature.

This will be an interesting mod. Can't wait to see how the hashmark on the dipstick reads vs the fill port.

It's an import. Probably engineered for right hand drive. Non-issue for me. I just make the passenger get out to fuel up. I make her pay with her credit card. No free rides. In Oregon, the pump attendant has to worry about it. In CA, they're supposed to help you if you ask. There's no wrong side. Right, left, driver, passenger......some cars even have fuel doors in the back.

Are you trying to use an OEM camera, or aftermarket?

Nice chrome. I hope you're enjoying it. A lot of wider wheels available. Not just the Focus take-offs. To me, the backspace is more important than the offset. But apparently, the Focus wheel you are using is okay with the extra backspace. Nice. I wonder if those are available in The States.

I like improvised solutions

Save money on wiper blades, motor oil & filter, ATF. If you want to save money, there are less expensive tires in the correct size, with the correct load rating. I have always bought less expensive tires. But never in a lower load or speed rating. Save money some other way. Buying a lower rates tire is not smart. I am not a fan.

Keep in mind that the current 6F35 is the 2nd generation. So there are differences when you see different photos online. Kind of like online dating, where the photo is 10 years old. In the cars with the 8 speed transmission, Ford is going back to using auxiliary oil to air coolers. I suspect that the new coolers will mount nicely into the older cars.

Hot water, good soap, and triple rinse, should be good enough. Even biohazard won't be bad for draining into. I like those dispensers. I can put the spout right into the oil fill hole, and not need a funnel. Really good for buying bulk motor oil in 6 gallon boxes and 5 gallon buckets. Acknowledgement to Havoline for the 6 quart box. I wish more motor oil sellers offered 6 quart packaging. And if you're willing to buy more, like 5 gallon buckets and 6 gallon boxes, the price should go down, not up.

It's more work. But nothing really hard. It helps to know what should be removed, and in which order.

Hopefully, it will be an easy fix. Here's a generic version. What Does P0172 Mean? Combustion engines run most efficiently when they maintain an air-fuel mixture ratio of 14.7 parts air to 1 part fuel. When the upstream oxygen sensor detects there are less than 14.7 parts air to 1 part fuel in the air-fuel mixture, a rich condition exists. To keep the engine running properly, the powertrain control module (PCM) tries to compensate for the rich condition by injecting less fuel to the mixture in an effort to maintain the proper 14.7:1 air-fuel ratio. When these adjustments become too large, code P0172 is triggered. P0172 Symptoms Check Engine Light is on Lack of power from the engine Rough idle Engine hesitating Engine misfiring P0172 Causes Dirty or faulty Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor Faulty oxygen sensor Leaky fuel injectors allowing too much fuel into the combustion cylinders Worn spark plugs Stuck fuel pressure regulator Faulty coolant temperature sensor Faulty coolant thermostat

Is hill assist a passive feature on every van? Or is it an upgraded option only on more expensive trim levels?

Interesting that your van is burning oil by 6,000 miles. Even more interesting that your IOLM activates @ 10,200 miles. No science in what I am doing. I change oil every Memorial Day and Turkey Day. Gives me fresh oil as the seasons change, I have a 3 day weekend in case there is anything else I want to do with the car, and there's usually a holiday sale price on supplies.

The body control module sends the signal to unlock the doors. Since both doors will work, the problem is not in the doors. Either the BCM is not getting the signal from your key fob, not sending out the signal to the doors, or the BCM is sending a signal and the doors don't receive the signal. I would check for a wiring fault form the BCM. My guess is a bad wire connection or harness. There's also the possibility that your key fob is bad. Those little buttons could wear out. The contacts under the buttons could wear out. Try a new key fob. Or you may try a fresh battery.

There's also this shade tree mechanic. No matter what anyone says, or what someone says online, you should have a qualified technician look at your car.

You may as well watch videos online, then do it yourself.