what fluid for t5 and how much?

flyin ryan · June 28th, 2008, 08:30 PM

swapping a t5 that is completely toasted out of my 88 daily driven hatch with another known or supposely good t5 and wasn't sure what kind of lube is best to run in them or how much.. im thinking it's 2 or 2.5 quarts but would like to know for sure and your opinions on what type of fluid to run in it.

thinking royal purple or synchromesh

Bandit · June 28th, 2008, 08:43 PM

Well,i run the newer,weaker t-5 not world class but some lucas tansmission fix mixed in with synthetic really seemed to help.I took this tip off a performance shop that does that on all their higher powered stangs so it sounded good to me.Even called lucas and there is no mix problem at all.

I have always felt that the standard fluids did'nt have enough wieght to it for the hotter weather and to hang on the gearing a little better.

flyin ryan · June 28th, 2008, 11:33 PM

So your saying throw some of luca oil's atf in it?

TurboLX · June 28th, 2008, 11:38 PM

Dexron ATF

Bandit · June 29th, 2008, 06:12 AM

Originally Posted by flyin ryan

So your saying throw some of luca oil's atf in it?

I used 12oz. mixed in a 2.8 qt capacity recommended by lucas as the proportionate amount for my tranny capacity.It's pretty thick stuff.
Lucas Oil

LTnone · July 25th, 2008, 04:37 PM

Dextron-Mercon ATF is what's recommended by Ford, unless you want some real nice stuff the Dex stuff will work fine. Buy 3 quarts, remove the plug in the side of the tranny (not the drain plug...) and just fill it until it starts dripping out of the hole. It takes just under 3 quarts.

June 28th, 2008, 08:30 PM	#1
flyin ryan Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,387 iTrader: 0 reviews	what fluid for t5 and how much? swapping a t5 that is completely toasted out of my 88 daily driven hatch with another known or supposely good t5 and wasn't sure what kind of lube is best to run in them or how much.. im thinking it's 2 or 2.5 quarts but would like to know for sure and your opinions on what type of fluid to run in it. thinking royal purple or synchromesh

June 28th, 2008, 08:43 PM	#2
Bandit Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: southern ohio Posts: 99 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well,i run the newer,weaker t-5 not world class but some lucas tansmission fix mixed in with synthetic really seemed to help.I took this tip off a performance shop that does that on all their higher powered stangs so it sounded good to me.Even called lucas and there is no mix problem at all. I have always felt that the standard fluids did'nt have enough wieght to it for the hotter weather and to hang on the gearing a little better. Last edited by Bandit; June 28th, 2008 at 08:46 PM.

June 28th, 2008, 11:38 PM	#4
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,778 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Dexron ATF __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

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June 28th, 2008, 11:33 PM	#3
flyin ryan Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,387 iTrader: 0 reviews	So your saying throw some of luca oil's atf in it?

July 25th, 2008, 04:37 PM	#6
LTnone Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	Dextron-Mercon ATF is what's recommended by Ford, unless you want some real nice stuff the Dex stuff will work fine. Buy 3 quarts, remove the plug in the side of the tranny (not the drain plug...) and just fill it until it starts dripping out of the hole. It takes just under 3 quarts.

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