What Kind Of Tranny Fluid For A T-5???

BowTie Eater 5 Liter · 01-31-2002, 12:35 AM

Any suggestions? I will just be topping it off, and do not plan on buying a lot.

Will just regilar automatic transmission fluid work???

Thanks

How hard is it to puur the oil in the tranny, and what side of the tranny is the plug on???

pac663 · 01-31-2002, 12:59 AM

ATF I think the plug is on the driver side.

Coupe5oh · 01-31-2002, 03:27 AM

dexron/mercon is ford recomendation, I use atf type-f, i was told it doesnt create as much heat, and no problems so far.

you will need some kind of syphon, the bottom plug is for draining, and the top is where you add the fluid, its hard to get too, and i doubt you can do it without a syphon.

PKRWUD · 01-31-2002, 03:32 AM

Type F will wear it out faster. it doesn't have the lubricants Dexron does. Don't use F type.

Take care,
-Chris

Coupe5oh · 01-31-2002, 04:04 AM

pkrwd, Really dont want to flame this simple subject, you might be right about that, but the guy that sold me my t-5 told me to use type-f ONLY, and he has been doing this for 20 yrs, I have about 20 5k launch passes on sticky tires, my t-5 is shifting, and sounds fine, but whatever ford recomends is usually the smartest move.

PKRWUD · 01-31-2002, 07:36 AM

Not flaming, just sharing. The factory fills T5's with Dexron II. In '88 and later Mustangs, T5's came filled with Mercon ATF, Fords nearly identical twin to DexronII. Although Mercon ATF is the OE recommended lubricant, it is known to become marginal in severe service. The World Class T5's use of organic linings on it's synchro blocker rings' inner core surfaces makes the use of OE-grade DexronII or Mercon ATF-compatible lubricants mandatory. F Type ATF should never be used in a T5, because mating-surface and/or friction-surface damage will occur. The same is true of gear oil. Because standard gear oil is too viscous to flow through all of a T5's needle bearings and lube passages, extensive transmission damage can and will result from it's use.

Take care,
-Chris

302 LX Eric · 01-31-2002, 01:46 PM

The plugs are on the passenger's side. A simple $4 pump from Pep-Boys makes the job very easy.

E

avbcon12 · 01-31-2002, 01:59 PM

what about synthetic?????

thanks,
adam

PKRWUD · 01-31-2002, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by avbcon12
what about synthetic?????

thanks,
adam

Synthetic replacement lubricant is typically compatible with all T5 friction materials, and comes strongly recommended by those in the know.

Take care,
-Chris

01-31-2002, 12:35 AM	#1
BowTie Eater 5 Liter Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Canada, The Best Place In The World Posts: 871	What Kind Of Tranny Fluid For A T-5??? Any suggestions? I will just be topping it off, and do not plan on buying a lot. Will just regilar automatic transmission fluid work??? Thanks How hard is it to puur the oil in the tranny, and what side of the tranny is the plug on??? __________________ 1984 Bronco II, 36" Michelin Military Tires, 95 EFI 5.0, NP435 Tranny, NP208 Doubler, NP205 Transfer Case, Fill Size Solid Dana 44 Front End, WH Progressive Rate Rock Crawling Coils, Bronco 8.8 Rear, Skyjacker Softride Leafs, 5.13 Gears, Detroit Locker. Final Crawl Ratio Of 175:1 88 GT Best 60ft. 2.181 Best ET 14.350 Best MPH 98.01 ~WRECKED!!!!~

01-31-2002, 12:59 AM	#2
pac663 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Anaheim,CA Posts: 77	ATF I think the plug is on the driver side. __________________ 92GT KB Ram Air, C&L 76mm MAS, 70mm TB, KB(Blowzilla) 8psi, E-Cam, Headers,Stock Cats, Borla mufflers,3.73's "Dont Do Drugs-You Might Buy An Import"

01-31-2002, 03:27 AM	#3
Coupe5oh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 734	dexron/mercon is ford recomendation, I use atf type-f, i was told it doesnt create as much heat, and no problems so far. you will need some kind of syphon, the bottom plug is for draining, and the top is where you add the fluid, its hard to get too, and i doubt you can do it without a syphon. __________________ 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

01-31-2002, 03:32 AM	#4
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Type F will wear it out faster. it doesn't have the lubricants Dexron does. Don't use F type. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

01-31-2002, 04:04 AM	#5
Coupe5oh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 734	pkrwd, Really dont want to flame this simple subject, you might be right about that, but the guy that sold me my t-5 told me to use type-f ONLY, and he has been doing this for 20 yrs, I have about 20 5k launch passes on sticky tires, my t-5 is shifting, and sounds fine, but whatever ford recomends is usually the smartest move. __________________ 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

01-31-2002, 07:36 AM	#6
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Not flaming, just sharing. The factory fills T5's with Dexron II. In '88 and later Mustangs, T5's came filled with Mercon ATF, Fords nearly identical twin to DexronII. Although Mercon ATF is the OE recommended lubricant, it is known to become marginal in severe service. The World Class T5's use of organic linings on it's synchro blocker rings' inner core surfaces makes the use of OE-grade DexronII or Mercon ATF-compatible lubricants mandatory. F Type ATF should never be used in a T5, because mating-surface and/or friction-surface damage will occur. The same is true of gear oil. Because standard gear oil is too viscous to flow through all of a T5's needle bearings and lube passages, extensive transmission damage can and will result from it's use. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

01-31-2002, 01:46 PM	#7
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	The plugs are on the passenger's side. A simple $4 pump from Pep-Boys makes the job very easy. E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

01-31-2002, 01:59 PM	#8
avbcon12 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 391	what about synthetic????? thanks, adam __________________ 90 GT black/ grey leather ported GT-40 heads w/ 1.7RR, Cobra intake w/ ported lower, 24# injectors, 190LPH pump, 75mm Pro-M MAF, 65mm TB, K&N panel, BBK long tubes, Off road H-pipe, 2 ch. Flowmaster, Black magic fan, Kirban FPR, 180 deg. T-stat, 3.73's, Steeda Tri-Ax, 130 amp alt. Accell 8.8 race wires/cap/rotor, motorcraft plugs, Factory Five suspension, etc etc etc.... http://avbcon12.stangnet.com

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