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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 07:24 PM
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Hi.

I was wondering what kind of gear fluid you use
on 2005-2009 Mustang GT's with Ford Racing 4.10 gears?


And is there a certain brand?
Thx.
Old Jul 16, 2010 | 07:45 PM
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Regular Ford gear oil with friction modifier will do, or you can use Royal Purple synthetic that does not requires modifier.
Old Jul 16, 2010 | 10:10 PM
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Isnt there a number or something like with engine oil?

example... 10w30 engine oil.

And can you get the Royal Purple at stores?
Or only online?
Old Jul 16, 2010 | 11:49 PM
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70w140.

And even with royal purple, you may need friction modifier, eventually. I had to add some after developing rear groan on slow turns.

You can find rp locally, but check around for best prices! Online, American Muscle usually has decent prices on it.
Old Jul 17, 2010 | 11:34 AM
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Any good brand of synthetic gear lube (75W140) along with 1 bottle of Ford friction modifier will be fine
Old Jul 17, 2010 | 01:52 PM
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what does the manual say? i would check there
Old Jul 17, 2010 | 02:26 PM
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Hrm someone else is telling me it is
3 quarts 75w90 gear oil

Do manuals and autos use different oils or something?
Mine is a manual.
Ack! I can't find out which one I need for sure!

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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 04:52 PM
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The owners manual for our cars specifies 75W140 synthetic
Old Jul 17, 2010 | 09:38 PM
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ok thank you!
Old Jul 18, 2010 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by bilbob2
Hrm someone else is telling me it is
3 quarts 75w90 gear oil

Do manuals and autos use different oils or something?
Mine is a manual.
Ack! I can't find out which one I need for sure!
GoldenPony is correct it's 75W140 synthetic



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