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If you use a synx fluid, do you still need to add Ford's friction modifier?
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Only if it's Mobil 1 which I hope you're not.
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was gonna use a chrysler spec-d ATF+3....any brand in particular?
EDIT: was going to use mobil 1 or the chrysler. since you are clearly against the M1, apparently I should be too...
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Originally posted by monsoon725:
was gonna use a chrysler spec-d ATF+3....any brand in particular?
EDIT: was going to use mobil 1 or the chrysler. since you are clearly against the M1, apparently I should be too...
that has been a hugh debate, you can run it if you like but it isn't the spec for the mtx anymore.
people are now using Ford "Honey" or the Syncromax or what ever it was called, can't remember off hand.
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Yup, was searching in the meantime. Just realized how big of a pissing war this was.
Todras, you seem to be a fan of the Honey. Not sure I can swing the 60$ nor do I need to as I hardly ever, if ever rail on the car.
Seems to me that the RP synchromax is going to be my best bet.
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Crap, not sure if I can get it for tomorrow....whats next best?
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Originally posted by monsoon725:
Crap, not sure if I can get it for tomorrow....whats next best?
you need to make your own mind up, there are alot of people still running Mobil 1 with friction modifier, I am, and my other car has Valvoline or something similar with friction modifier, I have had no issues, but plan to switch to the RP Syncromax at some point
just because atf fluid isn't the spec anymore doesn't mean that you can't run it, I mean it was the spec before ... it is just not recomended anymore
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The Ford Honey is $45. If you're not going to pay that then get the RP Syncromax.
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Originally posted by todras:
The Ford Honey is $45. If you're not going to pay that then get the RP Syncromax.
Interestingly, I read that the Honey is a little rough on transmissions that aren't running like butter as it is.
My car has 80k on it, so its got its share of rough shifts...would you still recommend the Honey?
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Originally posted by monsoon725:
Originally posted by todras:
The Ford Honey is $45. If you're not going to pay that then get the RP Syncromax.
Interestingly, I read that the Honey is a little rough on transmissions that aren't running like butter as it is.
My car has 80k on it, so its got its share of rough shifts...would you still recommend the Honey?
yes it is the correct spec'd fluid for the MTX, if your trans isn't shifting right then something else could be wrong, but old fluid definately doesn't help either
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