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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 07:18 AM
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I was wondering if anyone uses GM synchromesh in their T-45 transmission? What do you guys think of it, do you recommend getting it, and do you know how much fluid I need to change it? Thanks
Old Feb 16, 2011 | 08:34 AM
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Use fords new fluid they recommend for those transmissions
Old Feb 16, 2011 | 09:10 AM
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Do you know the name of it?
Old Feb 16, 2011 | 09:24 AM
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Same as the auto trans fluid, ford now recommends to put mercon V (5) fluid in the manual trans. The original fluid ford used was a gear fluid, and too thick to get good circulation inside the trans, the thicker fluid would also cause a feeling of tougher shifts especially when cold.
Old Feb 16, 2011 | 11:05 AM
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So do you know how many quarts i need to change the fluids?
Old Feb 16, 2011 | 11:13 AM
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Do you have the vin for your car? If not, what year is it? With the vin I can pretty much tell you everything about the car
Old Feb 16, 2011 | 11:21 AM
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i have a 1998 GT, all stock
Old Feb 16, 2011 | 01:50 PM
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Ok, the fluid is Mercon multi purpose ATF trans fluid part # XT-2-QDX and capacity is 3.2-3.35 quarts.
Old Feb 16, 2011 | 08:18 PM
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I am using AMSOIL synchromesh in same tranny and 3.5 quarts. I was having minor grind and engagement issues til I used AMSOIL which have since vanished. And it's good forever. Change it the next time the spirit moves you
Old Feb 16, 2011 | 08:19 PM
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I've heard RP changes worlds.
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