Originally posted by DemonSVT:
That SUS viscocity rates as a 15W oil.  (spec is a 40W - synthetic)
Not surprising the wear metals are off the charts.
Actually, spec was and still is for ATF.
I know, I know. The Ford Honey is "recommended" for all years, but if you read the TSB carefully, it's not "required" for the early MTXs. (XT-M5-QS is required in vehicles built after 1 Jan 2000, and recommended/compatible with earlier units.)
Anyway, you're probably right. Just for comparison, here's some viscosity specs on new oil.
My 10-year old ATF: 44.5
RP Syncromax: 52
RP Max ATF: 63.2
RP 15W40 Motor oil: 79
Function before fashion.
'96 Contour SE
"Toss the Contour into a corner, and it's as easy to catch as a softball thrown by a preschooler." -Edmunds, 1998
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