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MT Fluid? #1153194 01/12/05 05:20 PM
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 397 Memphis, TN S SVT Doood OP CEG\'er
OP SVT Doood CEG\'er S Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 397 Memphis, TN	O-k...what is the final word on the fluid recommended for a fully functional MT with no grinding or trouble getting into gear? I bought Redline MTL per Demon's previous recommendation, but now it looks like the consensus is the new Chrysler ATF or the new Penzoil ATF. The temp here rarely gets past 25F in the winter, if that helps. T-red E0 SVT ATS 17x7.5 Comp Lites, 215/45/17 Falken 512s, Ausi Bar, Boxed subframe, Poli all around, Warmonger's Opt Y, Opt TB, AFE, DMD, NGK's, Bendix Ti, Alpine, Polk, Mobil-1 0W-40, Redline MTL.

Re: MT Fluid? #1153195 01/12/05 09:45 PM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 36 F fomoco New CEG\'er
fomoco New CEG\'er F Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 36	I had a similar question - most suggested the Chrylser ATF. The Pennzoil is in mine now - I don't like the results.

Re: MT Fluid? #1153196 01/13/05 01:53 AM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,910 Enfield, CT B BrApple_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
BrApple_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er B Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,910 Enfield, CT	if you read back though post I beleive the idea is the Redline is the best if you have no issues with your trans, meaning grinding and such as it is synthetic if you have problems with the trans you want to use dino oil or the Chrysler ATF+4 is the best - 95 Mystique LS - Zetec/5spd - 99 Contour SeVT Sport - Duratec/5spd Official NE-CEG Contour/Mustang Family

Re: MT Fluid? #1153197 01/13/05 05:27 AM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 9,602 KC, MO D DemonSVT_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
DemonSVT_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er D Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 9,602 KC, MO	Synth Redline MTL Penzoil Syncromesh Ford Honey (but it's $$$) Dino - syncro problems already ATF+3 or ATF+4 ATF will never protect like a gear oil will but if you have issues already you don't want to use synthetic. 2000 SVT #674 13.47 @ 102 - All Motor! It was not broke; Yet I fixed it anyway.

Re: MT Fluid? #1153198 01/13/05 02:03 PM
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 397 Memphis, TN S SVT Doood OP CEG\'er
OP SVT Doood CEG\'er S Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 397 Memphis, TN	Originally posted by DemonSVT: Synth Redline MTL Penzoil Syncromesh Ford Honey (but it's $$$) Dino - syncro problems already ATF+3 or ATF+4 ATF will never protect like a gear oil will but if you have issues already you don't want to use synthetic. Cool...Thanks! MTL going in this weekend. T-red E0 SVT ATS 17x7.5 Comp Lites, 215/45/17 Falken 512s, Ausi Bar, Boxed subframe, Poli all around, Warmonger's Opt Y, Opt TB, AFE, DMD, NGK's, Bendix Ti, Alpine, Polk, Mobil-1 0W-40, Redline MTL.

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