87 Mustang GT transmision and read end oil
01-24-2009, 11:45 AM
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87 Mustang GT transmision and read end oil
hey, just wondering how much oil my 5spds transmision and rear end hold?
want to order royal purple but dont know how much I need
thanks
01-24-2009, 02:40 PM
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I usually order 3 qts it's just a little over 2 I believe??
01-24-2009, 02:43 PM
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its like 2.7 quarts or something the manual says iirc
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01-24-2009, 02:55 PM
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5 speed trans uses 3.70 pints
8.8 rear 3.75 pints
01-24-2009, 03:33 PM
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the rear end and trans oil aint the same right?
01-24-2009, 03:39 PM
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right. make sure you get the right stuff for both.
you need hypoid or gear oil+friction modifier for the rear
dextronIII for the trans
01-24-2009, 04:20 PM
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I am putting Royal purple 75w90 for the rear
and Royal purple Synchromax for the trans
just wanted to know the right amounts, because this stuff aint cheap
01-24-2009, 04:42 PM
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make sure you get the friction modifier for the rear end as well.
01-24-2009, 04:53 PM
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Quote:
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FivePointOhh
make sure you get the friction modifier for the rear end as well.
Not needed. It's already in the royal purple.
01-24-2009, 05:17 PM
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