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12-13-2001, 10:26 AM | #1 |
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Tranny oil?
i want to change my 85 5spd t5 od transmission fluid and use synthetic what should i use?
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12-13-2001, 11:39 AM | #2 |
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Redline or Mobil 1 synthetic ATF will work fine.
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12-13-2001, 11:46 AM | #3 |
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thanks
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12-14-2001, 02:06 PM | #4 |
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Mobil 1 here.
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12-14-2001, 03:00 PM | #5 |
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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?
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12-14-2001, 03:44 PM | #6 |
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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.
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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, 04:00 PM | #7 |
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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.
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