Tranny oil?

Cobra R...anger · 12-13-2001, 10:26 AM

i want to change my 85 5spd t5 od transmission fluid and use synthetic what should i use?

Tim89LXvert · 12-13-2001, 11:39 AM

Redline or Mobil 1 synthetic ATF will work fine.

Cobra R...anger · 12-13-2001, 11:46 AM

thanks

exgmguy · 12-14-2001, 02:06 PM

Mobil 1 here.

MustangDanny · 12-14-2001, 03:00 PM

Has anyone ever tried the Torco MTF (it's a fully synthetic ATF but supposedly designed specifically for T5's)? I talked to a Torco rep at on of these tables at an NMRA event, and he was telling me that ATF is not good enough lubrication for a T5. He said it was designed to lube an automatic transmission not a manual. SO he was pretty much just trying to sell his stuff, but it made me wonder how good that MTF stuff was.

Anyone ever use it?

Tim89LXvert · 12-14-2001, 03:44 PM

Ford recommendation for the T-5 is ATF, so I am guessing there are enough lubricants in the fluid for the transmission.

Working in OEM power steering systems, they are very careful about fluid recommendations.

MustangDanny · 12-14-2001, 04:00 PM

Like I said, he probably was just trying to sell his product. I was just wondering if anyone tried it before and noticed any better performace.

12-13-2001, 10:26 AM	#1
Cobra R...anger Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Kincardine, Ontario, Canada Posts: 25	Tranny oil? i want to change my 85 5spd t5 od transmission fluid and use synthetic what should i use?

12-13-2001, 11:39 AM	#2
Tim89LXvert Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Toledo, Ohio, USA Posts: 269	Redline or Mobil 1 synthetic ATF will work fine. __________________ 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

12-14-2001, 02:06 PM	#4
exgmguy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Utica, Michigan Posts: 2,631	Mobil 1 here. __________________ 1988 Mustang GT stock bottom 302, C4 10.9 @ 128 with 8 psi of Novi 1000 boost!----STOLEN 1989 Mustang notchback Warmed up 306 with a Procharger.

12-14-2001, 03:00 PM	#5
MustangDanny Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 70	Has anyone ever tried the Torco MTF (it's a fully synthetic ATF but supposedly designed specifically for T5's)? I talked to a Torco rep at on of these tables at an NMRA event, and he was telling me that ATF is not good enough lubrication for a T5. He said it was designed to lube an automatic transmission not a manual. SO he was pretty much just trying to sell his stuff, but it made me wonder how good that MTF stuff was. Anyone ever use it? __________________ -- -1991 LX 5.0 Sedan, 5 spd (new 'Z' tranny), 3.73, aluminum DS, Hedman headers, 190 LPH, MAC CAI, Flowmaster catback. (170K miles on motor) Best ET: 14.434 @ 96.04 MPH - 2.205 60' (Radials) My Notch

12-14-2001, 03:44 PM	#6
Tim89LXvert Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Toledo, Ohio, USA Posts: 269	Ford recommendation for the T-5 is ATF, so I am guessing there are enough lubricants in the fluid for the transmission. Working in OEM power steering systems, they are very careful about fluid recommendations. __________________ 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

12-13-2001, 11:46 AM	#3
Cobra R...anger Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Kincardine, Ontario, Canada Posts: 25	thanks

12-14-2001, 04:00 PM	#7
MustangDanny Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 70	Like I said, he probably was just trying to sell his product. I was just wondering if anyone tried it before and noticed any better performace. __________________ -- -1991 LX 5.0 Sedan, 5 spd (new 'Z' tranny), 3.73, aluminum DS, Hedman headers, 190 LPH, MAC CAI, Flowmaster catback. (170K miles on motor) Best ET: 14.434 @ 96.04 MPH - 2.205 60' (Radials) My Notch

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