Best oil for my T-5?

01-23-2002, 01:18 AM

Castrol SLX or???

MikeWeber · 01-23-2002, 05:29 AM

I used Mobil 1 synthetic ATF in mine.

Coupe5oh · 01-23-2002, 09:47 AM

The guy that rebuilt my t-5 says he doesnt recomend synthetic, but i would use it anyway if it fits the budget (4.99 qt) i think, but i use penzoil type-f, i know ford recomends dexron/mercon, but you can use type-f, and a t-5 builder i know, says it creates less heat.

whiterod · 01-23-2002, 10:47 AM

i also use mobil 1 synthetic, since it was new and no problems to date

Stang Runner · 01-23-2002, 10:52 AM

Red Line Oils are good But not to cheap

Tim89LXvert · 01-24-2002, 01:01 PM

I have run Mobile 1 synthetic ATF and Redline synthetic ATF in mine, both work well.

mean81GT · 01-24-2002, 04:26 PM

first time i was told to put automatic tranny fluid in my t-5 i thought the guy was nuts. but, it is appropriate, weird, huh? i had an s-10 truck with a 4 speed (like an 83 or something) and it used 50 w gear lube.

01-23-2002, 01:18 AM	#1
joakim Guest Posts: n/a	Best oil for my T-5? Castrol SLX or???

01-23-2002, 05:29 AM	#2
MikeWeber Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Louisville, KY, USA Posts: 48	I used Mobil 1 synthetic ATF in mine. __________________ 88 NMRA Pure Street coupe 95 GT-heads, cam, exhaust, intake, road-race suspension 97 Taurus SHO-K&N, ported meter 95 Escort GT-Pacesetter header & exhaust, Weapon R intake tube

01-23-2002, 09:47 AM	#3
Coupe5oh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 734	The guy that rebuilt my t-5 says he doesnt recomend synthetic, but i would use it anyway if it fits the budget (4.99 qt) i think, but i use penzoil type-f, i know ford recomends dexron/mercon, but you can use type-f, and a t-5 builder i know, says it creates less heat. __________________ Police package 5spd 90 Lx, Stock original motor, 3.27grs, BM fan, fms 10.5 clutch, D&D quadrant, and adjuster, ADS chip, 180 stat, mac cai, mac h-pipe, mac subframe connectors, ASP crank pulley, ripper shifter, 26x10.5 M/T sport pros welds. 246 hp according to analyzer Race weight: 3,120 E.t-13.57 with 26x10.50's e.t. streets. 1.88 60' mph- 99.92 mph

01-23-2002, 10:47 AM	#4
whiterod Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: zachary, la Posts: 73	i also use mobil 1 synthetic, since it was new and no problems to date __________________ GT-40X(58cc)heads, cobra upper&lower, FMS 65mm TB, 75mm Bullet, 24# injectors, 190 lph fuel pump, moroso cold air intake, BBK 1 5/8 equal length headers, flowmaster cat back, 1.7 cobra rockers, crane 2031, T5Z gear box, centerforce dual friction, mcleod bullet proof bellhousing, 3.55 gears, hurst billet shifter with over 193,000 miles. thanks to all who contributed

01-23-2002, 10:52 AM	#5
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	Red Line Oils are good But not to cheap __________________ Engine: steel mounts, Under drive pulleys, K&N, GT-40 Intake ported Lower, No power steering, No A/C, Mac cold intake, 65MM TB, 255 Fuel pump, 24's, AFR 165 58cc, Rocker Arms 1.7with the stock Cam, 1 5/8 short headers, offRoad X-pipe Drive Train: 3.55, T-5 with a Pro 5.0 shifter 12.656@107.71MPH See It at www.T-racing.com/mustang.htm

01-24-2002, 01:01 PM	#6
Tim89LXvert Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Toledo, Ohio, USA Posts: 269	I have run Mobile 1 synthetic ATF and Redline synthetic ATF in mine, both work well. __________________ 1989 LX Convertible, blue with white top and leather, 5 speed. Engine: GT40 al. heads, Cobra intake, TFS cam, 1.7RR, etc.... LOLDrivetrain: SPEC II clutch & FMS Billet flywheel, Pro 5.0 shifter w/Cobra knob and aluminum driveshaft through 3.73:1 gears.Chassis: 4 wheel disk w/Cobra front brakes, GT rears and 2001 "Bullitt" wheels Rear: MM adjustable LCAs with Griggs springs, KYB shocks. Front: Koni red struts, FMS "C" springs and full poly bushings. Full length MM sub frame connectors, steeda 2pt. K-brace.Misc.: 130a alt. upgrade, R134a conversion. Photos of my car

01-24-2002, 04:26 PM	#7
mean81GT Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NY Posts: 299	first time i was told to put automatic tranny fluid in my t-5 i thought the guy was nuts. but, it is appropriate, weird, huh? i had an s-10 truck with a 4 speed (like an 83 or something) and it used 50 w gear lube. __________________ I'm a glutton for punishment.