Originally posted by advocate:
What about Amsoil 75W-90 gear oil. I heard it works well with the MTX-75 (as per an Amsoil rep) but I am uneducated with oils and do not know enough to be certain.

I have this issue with my new 2005 Fukus - it is impossible (almost) to get into gear when cold (-25 celcius and colder). After driving for 10-15 minutes it becomes useable.

I belive Ford is using a Synthetic manual trans fluid in the 2005's.





As long as you already have the Ford synthetic fluid already in it, before changing fluid try adding 2oz (1/2 bottle) of Ford friction modifier. That is what I have in my car at the moment and it works quite well.

Jim Johnson 98 SVT 03 Escape Limited