Originally posted by Rara:


But, to be honest Ford HD fluid is more than enough for anyone here. It has excellent fluid boil properties and is dirt cheap from the Ford dealer.




I have a slightly different perspective.

The Ford fluid does have a very high dry boiling point (550 degrees F), but it has a very low wet boiling point. I'm sure that is part of why it is rated as a DOT 3 fluid. Ford fluid is great for many racing situations because of it's high boiling point, especially where it is changed often before it can absorb moisture that will lower the boiling point.

For high performance street use, I would rather use a fluid that has a reasonably high dry boiling point but does better as moisture builds up in the system. Either Castrol LMA or Valvoline Synpower fit this description. I usually use Valvoline Synpower and change it once a year. I think these two provide the best bang for the buck for this type of use.

Jim Johnson 98 SVT 03 Escape Limited