Manual Trans Fluid

[mustanggt3685]

Hey guys,

I plan to change out the trans fluid (original t-45). But all I can find around here is automatic transmission fluid. Is it alright to use that? Or is it different stuff compared to a manual trans fluid?

 

[bdcardinal]

well considering that ford recommends automatic transmission fluid, then thats what you should use. we usually put in either Dex3 or Mercon V in all the manual transmissions that come into work, except for the Mazdas that recommend 80w90.

 

[COramprat]

I used Pennsoil Synchromesh. Seems to do OK.

 

[00GTpony]

Royal Purple Synchromax!!

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Have you ever thought about reading your owner's manual?

 

[Shiroelex]

Give some synthetic GM Synchromesh a try. It made the most noticeable difference in the way my car drove, based on different fluids.

 

[urban96]

Have you ever thought about reading your owner's manual?

whats that?

 

[Bluffing024]

I use Amsoil ATF.

As far as fluids go, if it starts with an A you can't go wrong.

 

[mustanggt3685]

Just makin' sure. Sorry, I don't have the manual; whoever I bought it from lost the manual.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

You can get your owner's manual in PDF format from www.ford.com