Rudolph Hucker

yo peeps.
me 2007 4.0 v6 has only gone 12k miles..
should i change the gearbox oil yet?

if so where is the top up plug?
i found the drain plug easy.

what's the best oil i can use for it?

cheers ole phucker

157dB

http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=279&viewfil...%20Filling.pdf

Yes, there is a top fill hole.
12K miles does not warrant a gear oil change.
BTW its ATF in there, not 'gear oil'.

I changed mine to AMSOIL ATF and have not looked back since.
It shifts oh so much smoother...

Nuke

There's no real reason to do it at 12k miles other than preference. Most people state smoother shifts and a quieter gearbox. +1 for Amsoil.

Rudolph Hucker

thanks for the quick reply dude..even a workshop guide to help me


what oil should i buy..ebay.com is good for me dude

157dB

Unfortunately, AMSOIL is not available thru eBay, only
licensed AMSOIL dealers.

EDIT: I guess I am wrong or this seller will be getting into trouble...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMSOIL-Synth...c8697d&vxp=mtr

http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-produc...mission-fluid/

This is what I am running in the rear differental.
http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-produc...-gear-75w-140/

DenIs2Fast4U

I am thinking about changing my trans fluid soon also, my 07 has 66,000 on it. I have always use Motorcraft MERCON V in my other car and it has been great. So, i'm just wondering do you really think the AMSOIL is a better choice than motorcraft? I have never used anything AMSOIL so i have no experience with it

157dB

AMSOIL is ten times better than MotorCraft.
But not ten times more expensive.
At least you know who makes it and where it is produced.

Search and see whom makes MotorCraft oils and lubes.

DenIs2Fast4U

So, are you saying that MotorCraft lubes are not manufactured in the USA? I have never really search on it but i assumed that they were

tigercrazy718

i used synchromesh in mine and liked it. def quieted it down some and cut down on the grinding from 2nd to 3rd when cold a bit. im going to try the amsoil next time but i ahve no complaints about the synchromesh

157dB

FORD or any major car manufacturer is all about keeping the costs down.
AMSOIL is not.