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well i searched and no luck, but the subject says it all...thanx in advance.
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2002 Black Mazda MP5
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** CT - USA **
* 96 Contour Gl 2.0
5 Speed Manual / Clarion CD Change
8" Subwoofer & Sony Amp (LOUD !!)
The Cleanest !!!
* 92 Mazda Protege
5 Speed Manual / 1.8
* 94 Yamaha Virago 535
(better than Viagra !!)
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With dino oil I'd suggest ever 2 years, with synth every 3,but always use XR-3 Friction Mod and drain when hot....If you have a 'Bulldog MkIII' depending on use/track time etc ,change the remote filter every 6 months(the Bulldog IS the ONLY MTX75 that has a 'filter!!!! (Sorry,had to shove that one in!!!) 
V6 MTX
'Don't p**s up my back then tell me it's raining!!!"
'Its only nuts & bolts!'
'If I build it,fix it,upgrade it or modify it...MAYBE they will come....!
Haines Motor Sports Inc,
Dealer for 'Quaife America' & 'Autotech Sport Tuning'
SOLE USA Dealer for the American Axle 'AUSSIE BAR'...
Get a Turbo for you Zetec from HMS Inc...by 'The Demon' ...www.DemonDynamics.co.uk
..don't talk about it DO IT !!!
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Terry, changing my fluid every 3 years (I use Mobil 1 Synth ATF) would mean I am changing every 60k miles. With all the miles I run per year, should I change it earler? I was probably going to do it every 25k just to be on the safe side, but a standard 3 year recommendation would mean ~36k.
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If you have to think about it, then it's been too long! LOL
Changed mine at 66K, with Mobil-1 + Friction Modifier and it is MUCH smoother now. It's too easy.
Jim
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I changed mine at 2yrs/20k
I run the "Cocktail"
It looked a little dark, but wasn't burnt. I'd rather be safe then sorry as the syncros are finicky to begin with. Cheap, easy insurance IMO.
Don't forget to flush/bleed the clutch hydraulics (and brakes for that matter)
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Is there a how to anywhere for bleeding the clutch? I never heard mention of this till today and now I've heard of it like 2 or 3 times. I've had no problems and the car has 50K on it, but I'm switching to the cocktail with Redline end of the week and just curious about doing this.
~Shawn Clone~
1999 SE Sport V6 MTX
Silver frost/Midnight Blue
BAT Euro Handling kit, SCA Cold Air intake, painted dash/calipers, Elky's mesh grille, bulitt fuel door,B&M shifter, ES motor mount inserts, OMP front strut tower brace, newest mod- HPP rear strut tower brace ...coming soon, Aussie Bar
Possabilities in the works: Custom CAI, Polished stainless shifter cover plate
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Why does mfr say never need to replace mtx fluid?
1996 Contour GL Sport, Zetec, MTX
1995 Contour GL, Zetec, MTX
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Originally posted by jeffyscott:
Why does mfr say never need to replace mtx fluid? Because they want you to buy a new car. They don't recommend flushing the brake fluid either, but it's a very good idea. TB
Tony Boner Personal: 98cdw27@charter.net Work: tony.boner@sun.com Saving the computer world from WinBloze as Unix/Solaris/Java Guru http://www.sun.com 1998 Contour SVT Pre-E1 618/6535 Born On Date: 4/30/1997 Now with Aussie Bar induced mild oversteer.
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I strip down MTX75's every week,trust me ,regular oil change on the trans is a small price to pay...unless you want a rebuild bill from me!!!
V6 MTX
'Don't p**s up my back then tell me it's raining!!!"
'Its only nuts & bolts!'
'If I build it,fix it,upgrade it or modify it...MAYBE they will come....!
Haines Motor Sports Inc,
Dealer for 'Quaife America' & 'Autotech Sport Tuning'
SOLE USA Dealer for the American Axle 'AUSSIE BAR'...
Get a Turbo for you Zetec from HMS Inc...by 'The Demon' ...www.DemonDynamics.co.uk
..don't talk about it DO IT !!!
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