Which transmission fluid is best?

phildee · 01-04-2006, 03:47 PM

After fitting an auto cooler today and finding my oil pretty much black ill probably do a full change in the next few weeks.

Are any brands of auto fluid better than others or should i just get whatever is cheaper?

Cheers, Phil

GK · 01-04-2006, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by phildee

After fitting an auto cooler today and finding my oil pretty much black ill probably do a full change in the next few weeks.

Are any brands of auto fluid better than others or should i just get whatever is cheaper?

Cheers, Phil

I'm sure there will many opinions on this, as heaps of guys do their transmission services themselves.

I don't myself, but if I did, I would just ensure that the fluid meets the factory specs.

All the best with it.

GK

**Mechan1k** · 01-04-2006, 08:50 PM

95LE Ford 4-speed auto fluid is the only "type" of fluid that should be used.
Brand ... well ... everytime I get mine done at Crescent Motorsport ... they always use Gulf Western in the plastic drums ... that's the only brand I have ever used.

NeishaXR8_347 · 02-04-2006, 11:36 AM

I did a full service on mine when put in stall and cooler and used the castrol TQ95 and mines a BTR97 but their all the same, or you can use the full sythetic one which i think from mem is called transmax z its in a silver bottle but costs heaps, just service more offen i say.

NeishaXR8_347 · 02-04-2006, 11:38 AM

One thing i did notice is that with my shift kit now even on the lowest shift its still smooth but quick whereas before it was a bit rough and my oil was still red but must have broken down, oh and first gear whine is almost impossible to hear but i did a complete dryfill. hope it helps.

**Mechan1k** · 02-04-2006, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by neishaxr8

I did a full service on mine when put in stall and cooler and used the castrol TQ95 and mines a BTR97 but their all the same, or you can use the full sythetic one which i think from mem is called transmax z its in a silver bottle but costs heaps, just service more offen i say.

TQ95 is fine ... just don't use Dextron III ATF ... otherwise you'll be needing a new gearbox ... for some reason it turns to treacle in Ford gearboxes and kills them.