mtx fluid?

[jocosho]

Sorry in advance for the simple question but I could not find a good match in the search... i thought i'd seen it before but no luck this time....

Anyway, what is the concensus on the best tranny fluid to use in the mtx?

Thanks,

 

[TYSHO]

Not all transmission fluids respond the same way in every transmission. Things like wear will make results different. Just buy some regular Mercon and see how it works. I use Mercon V.

 

[dpsutphin]

Most transmission specialists will advise using Mobil One ATF, or another good synthetic ATF. Even though it is for the manual transmission, for some reason, this fluid works best, and lasts longest. My transmission was rebuilt over 30,000 miles ago, and is still working perfectly.

 

[JTSHO]

Mobil 1 synthetic ATF...

 

[jedhead]

I use Redline D4.

Bob

 

[F-22 Raptor SHO]

Mobil 1 synthetic ATF 4.99 a quart (long lasting, and nice and thin)

GM Syncromesh: 10.00 a quart. (a bit thicker, but folks swear by it)

 

[yamapowered]

I have been using Amsoil ATF with good results, last me around 20k
recentlly Amsoil makes a specific oil for transaxles now wich I have
just converted too, and it seems to work very well.
here is the link to view this product.http://www.amsoil.com/StoreFront/mtf.aspx
Javier

 

[justin mccluske]

aimsoil made a huged difference in the way my old trans shifted and that trany lasted entell i wrecked the car ,before the amsoil i would burn up the bras rings and brake gears iv also been using amsoil in my car now and havent had a problem in over 2 years and its seen plenty of tirer scratches in 2nd and 3rd

 

[JTSHO]

Jocosho, I think that tranny was running mobil 1 sythentic atf before just for a heads up, if its the same tranny you bought from me?

 

[jocosho]

jtsho, yea, same one... just getting around to putting it back in the car now. also pickled up mobil 1 syn today so should be good to go. thx.

 

[TYSHO]

GM Syncromesh: 10.00 a quart. (a bit thicker, but folks swear by it)

You mean a LOT thicker! I used this and took it out the next day, just so I could go buy some different fluid. Using a fluid that thick is not going to help with lubing the stock differential, which already suffers, and can only help your shifting. We know what happens to stock differentials and lack of ****.....

 

[yamapowered]

I use Redline D4.

Bob

I used redline in my 91 about 3 yrs ago and it only lasted about 8k before it was hard to get in 1st gear in the mornings, when I pulled it out it was burnt looking and smelled burnt I was suprised it only lasted a short time, I found a better lubricant but im afraid to post results
Javier

 

[dstig1]

I've tried Redline MTL and Redline D4 and Mobil 1 ATF. Mobil 1 worked the best by far. I just put Mobil 1 back in but haven't finished the rest of the work yet to be able to drive it. The MTL was really bad. I thought I was going to break my shifter before it actually went into gear.

 

[jedhead]

I used redline in my 91 about 3 yrs ago and it only lasted about 8k before it was hard to get in 1st gear in the mornings, when I pulled it out it was burnt looking and smelled burnt I was suprised it only lasted a short time, I found a better lubricant but im afraid to post results
Javier

I have ran 40k with D4.

Bob

 

[Bizzy]

I found a better lubricant but im afraid to post results
Javier

I believe you already did post your results on the "better fluid" you found.

Trans fluid is much like oil, whatever floats your boat and makes the trans shift how you like it.

Personally I use Mobil 1 ATF, though I've heard wonderful reports about Royal Purple, Redline and GM Synchromesh. I detest Synchromesh.

I can tell you what I had bad results with, that being Hot Shift or Trick Shift. Was good at first but after about 1000 miles or so it sucked, sucked, sucked. And this being on a freshly rebuilt/quaifed transmission with every part replaced with new.

 

[Fastball]

I've run the Redline D4 and loved it, but since I replaced my clutch and TOB, she shifts like a pig! Just switched to Mer IV and she ain't liking it either. Better, but still not as smooth as when I first started using the Redline.

Can't seem to find the Mobil1 @ Advance or Auto Zone. Both said they can't even order it. Anyone ever find at @ WalMart??

Going to check Wally world tomorrow and local "mom & pop" stores. Hate to have to order it online, shipping $$ would be a *****.

 

[F-22 Raptor SHO]

I swapped out my Mobil 1 ATF for GM Syncromesh. It took a bit for it to settle in, but it is really nice stuff so far.

 

[willy]

they dont sell mobil 1 atf at walmart but they sell valvoline maxlife about 4.00 a quart .i just replaced my clutch and use this and it shifts like butter.

 

[YAHTEC]

older thread, but I should prolly ask anyway.
I replaced my fluid with Mercon1V a couple thousand miles ago and I was just wondering why the mtx doesn't use gear **** like many other trannys out there for instance my buddies eclipse gst...
the reason why I ask about this is because my cv joint snapped and we were pulling it out and when we oulled the other part of the axle out red fluid came out and he asked why its red and I told him I use ATF in the tranny and he said why. my response was " ugh ugh... thats what ford calls to use?"

 

[NotSoSlowSHO]

Lots of manual trannys use ATF.

I dont know of any new cars or even trucks that use gear oil in the trans.

My f-150 uses ATF.