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mtx fluid change? #869773 02/11/04 11:22 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 14 T tnv2001_dup1 OP New CEG\'er
OP tnv2001_dup1 New CEG\'er T Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 14	Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew what Ford recommends for the service interval of the mtx transmission fluid. I've looked in my 'Scheduled Maintenace Guide' and can find no mention of it. I have a 2000 Sport SE w/ 2.5L V6 and 5 Speed.

Re: mtx fluid change? #869774 02/12/04 12:16 AM
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 2,299 Windsor CT J JSmith_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
JSmith_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er J Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 2,299 Windsor CT	according to Ford the fluid never needs to be changed. However many people here on the site disagree and there have been discussions on an acceptable change interval. Here's a link to the How-To on this site. I feel sorry for the people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, thats the best they're going to feel all day - former President Lyndon B. Johnson

Re: mtx fluid change? #869775 02/12/04 04:16 AM
Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 4,714 Grafton, WI H hetfield_dup1 Scourge of the Master Debaters
hetfield_dup1 Scourge of the Master Debaters H Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 4,714 Grafton, WI	Originally posted by JSmith: However many people here on the site disagree and there have been discussions on an acceptable change interval. I've been quoted every 36k miles by a CEG'er who's wisdom I trust. My SVT just rolled over 37k when I put it away for storage. The first thing I'm doing when I pull it out is to change the fluid in the MTX. Beer is my Gatorade. Hooray Beer. '98 "Sport" Pacific Green '98 E0 SVT Silver Frost Pictures

Re: mtx fluid change? #869776 02/12/04 02:35 PM
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,508 The Ninth State E Ed98.5SVT Hard-core CEG'er
Ed98.5SVT Hard-core CEG'er E Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,508 The Ninth State	Originally posted by tnv2001: Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew what Ford recommends for the service interval of the mtx transmission fluid. I've looked in my 'Scheduled Maintenace Guide' and can find no mention of it. I have a 2000 Sport SE w/ 2.5L V6 and 5 Speed. For what it is worth... The Haynes manual states 60K for MTX fluid changes. 1998.5 E1 SVT Contour #5482/6535

Re: mtx fluid change? #869777 02/12/04 09:49 PM
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	If you plan to run the (thinner) ATF: Regular ATF every year! I do not care what the manual states. It does not last long at all in an MTX. IMO a significant reason for all the syncro failures is runing burned up fluid following Ford's "recommendations". Synthetic ATF - every 2 years or 30k (My Mobil 1 with FM was "thrashed" after 2 years and maybe 25k) Manual gear oil: Ford Honey or Redline about every 3 years or 45k. (I changed my MTL after ~13k - had tranny out - and it looked brand new) Now my miles are harder then most. 2000 SVT #674 13.47 @ 102 - All Motor! It was not broke; Yet I fixed it anyway.

Re: mtx fluid change? #869778 02/12/04 09:59 PM
Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 555 San Jose CA S Speed Demons_dup1 Veteran CEG\'er
Speed Demons_dup1 Veteran CEG\'er S Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 555 San Jose CA	With a rebuilt engine (MTX) how soon would you change? Silver 98 SVT Contour E0 #4121 Reborn with 3L 6/03 Dyno: Max Horse Power= 194.1 Max Torque= 184.8 http://www.geocities.com/speeddemons19 Also at www.cardomain.com/memberpage/561067

Re: mtx fluid change? #869779 02/13/04 12:40 PM
Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 1,960 Proud to live in America M MarkO_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
MarkO_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er M Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 1,960 Proud to live in America	Originally posted by DemonSVT: If you plan to run the (thinner) ATF: Regular ATF every year! I do not care what the manual states. It does not last long at all in an MTX. IMO a significant reason for all the syncro failures is runing burned up fluid following Ford's "recommendations". Synthetic ATF - every 2 years or 30k (My Mobil 1 with FM was "thrashed" after 2 years and maybe 25k) Manual gear oil: Ford Honey or Redline about every 3 years or 45k. (I changed my MTL after ~13k - had tranny out - and it looked brand new) Now my miles are harder then most. How do you judge the fluids ?? By appearance ? Bless our servicemen & women overseas. L.Cpl Ian Malone, 1st Battalion Irish Guards, R.I.P.

Re: mtx fluid change? #869780 02/13/04 12:48 PM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 9,196 Macomb Township MI USA K Klasse Act Hard-core CEG'er
Klasse Act Hard-core CEG'er K Joined: May 2000 Posts: 9,196 Macomb Township MI USA	I switched mine over to Mobil 1 ATF at 6K. Then I changed it again at 26K and again at 45K, but that time I added the friction modifier to it. I know this is excessive, but thats just the way I am. It takes (3) quarts of ATF, which when using Mobil 1 ATF, costs about $15.00, plus the additonal $10.00 my buddy charges me to change it out. Cheap preventative maintaince "THEE" Roger R USMondeo@aol.com 2005 Crossfire Limited coupe' -FOR SALE @buyout price & I'll... -throw in my 93' Regal as winter car Dragon Run 06'...Oct 12-15th Puur-fection Auto Detailing Complete packages from $140.00

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