redline synthetic mtl

Cobra R...anger · 03-04-2002, 11:33 PM

i know that ford says to run atf in t5's, but i have been told that i can run redline synthetic mtl. and it will be fine and make shifting smoother... is any of this true? i was under the impression that the atf was needed because it was a lighter weight oil in order to properly lube the bearings. so in short is anyone using redline synthetic mtl.. or have any reasons why or why not to use it? thanks very much, Jason

shovelnose · 03-05-2002, 01:27 AM

My friend ran redline in his with no issues. He said the shifting was better. I run redline in my tremec. I have heard alot of good things about GM sycromesh fluid. I think I will try this spring since I am do for a fluid change.

03-04-2002, 11:33 PM	#1
Cobra R...anger Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Kincardine, Ontario, Canada Posts: 25	redline synthetic mtl i know that ford says to run atf in t5's, but i have been told that i can run redline synthetic mtl. and it will be fine and make shifting smoother... is any of this true? i was under the impression that the atf was needed because it was a lighter weight oil in order to properly lube the bearings. so in short is anyone using redline synthetic mtl.. or have any reasons why or why not to use it? thanks very much, Jason

03-05-2002, 01:27 AM	#2
shovelnose Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 234	My friend ran redline in his with no issues. He said the shifting was better. I run redline in my tremec. I have heard alot of good things about GM sycromesh fluid. I think I will try this spring since I am do for a fluid change. __________________ 82 Mercury Capri 302, Comp. Cams, Tremec 3550, 3.73's, 12.8@106 N/A Kevin's Capri Kevin's Mustang

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