Ford transmission fluid

Lava Speed 05 · Postby **Lava Speed 05** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 1:06 pm

Anyone know where to get this local? It's supposed to contain magical elements that make your tranny not suck as much. I want to install my new short shifter and it's easy to get to the fill plug while it's out.

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Postby **Loren** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 1:42 pm

Lava Speed 05 wrote:Anyone know where to get this local? It's supposed to contain magical elements that make your tranny not suck as much. I want to install my new short shifter and it's easy to get to the fill plug while it's out.

You get it from Ford.

I've heard that several of the local Ford dealers carry it. Bring lots of money.

Lava Speed 05 · Postby **Lava Speed 05** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 2:41 pm

I figured that... I just remember only a few carried it and they were somewhere in Tampa. I'll just call around. Installed the shifter last night.

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Postby **Loren** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 3:05 pm

Check the one on 19 up around Tarpon Springs. I think I heard they carry some.

Lava Speed 05 · Postby **Lava Speed 05** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 3:13 pm

Thanks.

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garage west · Postby **garage west** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 4:42 pm

The parts monkeys at Countryside Ford said they ain't never heard a that.

Morons.

twistedwankel · Postby **twistedwankel** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 12:24 pm

This is sort of interesting as I believe the old T-5 simply used automatic trans fluid with a recommendation of replacing it every 15k miles? I saw this full synthetic on line for about $21/qt. Looks like Ford wants you to buy a "full case"? BUT it says: "Fill for life." So you should never have to replace it. So you don't want more than 2 qts?

http://www.fordparts.com/Products/Chemi ... luids.aspx

Motorcraft® Full Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid

Usage
•Particularly recommended for MTX-75 and IB5 transmissions
•Also recommended for older transmissions, including rear-wheel-drive transmissions that recommend GL-3 and GL-4 type gear oils

Features
•Premium-quality gear oil recommended by Ford Motor Company
•An SAE 75W-90 gear oil manufacturedwith synthetic base oils and performance additives, which can provide improved gear shifting at all ambient temperatures
•Wear protection extends the life of synchronizers and bearings
•Meets Ford Motor Company fill-for-life requirements with its excellent thermal, oxidative and shear stability
•Offers reduced friction and optimal lubrication
•Meets warranty requirements
•Available in cases of 12 one-quart bottles

twistedwankel · Postby **twistedwankel** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 12:30 pm

Lava Speed 05 wrote:I figured that... I just remember only a few carried it and they were somewhere in Tampa. I'll just call around. Installed the shifter last night.

Is that an optical illusion or will your knuckles be smashing into your radio going into 3rd?

Your car shifted so good before this has to be just nuts fast!!

Lava Speed 05 · Postby **Lava Speed 05** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 2:42 pm

twistedwankel wrote:
Is that an optical illusion or will your knuckles be smashing into your radio going into 3rd?

Your car shifted so good before this has to be just nuts fast!!

It is nice... A little noisy though as it transmits more transmission noises. Luckily I had read that it would do this on a different forum or I probably would have pulled over thinking something was wrong with the engine.

Plenty of room, probably more than before because the throw is shorter. Previously I would hit my car charger in fifth or a/c controls in third if I shifted with my hand open just cruising around town.

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