Manual transmission fluid change

bossman2kgt · September 24th, 2007, 09:37 PM

Not to confuse anyone but you can use RP's SynchroMax transmission fluid. Its specially formulated for manual transmissions.

Saleen0101 · September 24th, 2007, 10:46 PM

Well im about to change out the fluid today. Any tip or suggestions? Im just going to drain it and fill by pulling off the stock shifter, but do I need to buy silicone(to seal shifter) after I put 4 quarts of tranny fluid in it to prevent leaks? Or am I ok to just bolt everything back and call it good.?

04GTAMPA · September 25th, 2007, 10:30 AM

I was made confusing by one mistaken poster... That's all. Everybody makes mistakes.

mpboy · September 25th, 2007, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by Saleen0101

How many quarts? I dont have a manual

i didnt have a manual either.... get a chiltons man 20$ at auto zone... it can be your best friend

04GTAMPA · September 25th, 2007, 11:27 AM

Actually, just do an online search... There's a new spec on the fluid level that will help with the shifting problem (hard to shift into first/reverse sometimes). It's part of the "solution" from Ford's TSB...

Hunt_chevs · August 9th, 2011, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by White99stang

its like a retard convention in here. Gear oil is for rearend gears, i never saw a post with him saying he needed to change rearend gears. Mercron tranny fluid is what you need or GM syncromesh can be used also. Just drain the damn thing, pop off the shifter and pour directly into the tranny. About 3 quarts. pull the fill plug and stick your finger in there, after 3 quarts you should feel some fluid at your finger then you are good.

+1 .. ahahaha, this is quite the old thread but i felt i must 2nd that after thinking the same thing after reading the 1st few posts

Cabikejumper · August 10th, 2011, 01:46 AM

Originally Posted by B0B

i just drained mine with the bottom plug, then to fill it i took the shifter off and dumped the fluid straight into the top of the tranny..

This is the best way. Should be 3.3

Webdoc58 · August 10th, 2011, 09:29 PM

Synthetic ATF. If it's a 3650, Mobil 1 or GM Syncromesh is ideal. According to Ford's TSB, 3.0L (think that's about 3.2 qts) on the refill. That extra 1/2 in of fluid will cause shifting problems b/c it will drag down the syncros. Easiest way to change is to drain with the bottom plug, pull the shifter and fill there. Yes you will need some RTV to seal the shifter.

September 25th, 2007, 10:30 AM	#23
04GTAMPA Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,751 iTrader: 1 reviews	I was made confusing by one mistaken poster... That's all. Everybody makes mistakes. __________________ Slow, really slow Cobra. Wanna see? MM Cobra Club Member #81 "TAMPA BAY AREA CREW"

September 25th, 2007, 11:27 AM	#25
04GTAMPA Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,751 iTrader: 1 reviews	Actually, just do an online search... There's a new spec on the fluid level that will help with the shifting problem (hard to shift into first/reverse sometimes). It's part of the "solution" from Ford's TSB... __________________ Slow, really slow Cobra. Wanna see? MM Cobra Club Member #81 "TAMPA BAY AREA CREW"

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September 24th, 2007, 09:37 PM	#21
bossman2kgt Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,287 iTrader: 0 reviews	Not to confuse anyone but you can use RP's SynchroMax transmission fluid. Its specially formulated for manual transmissions.

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Saleen0101 Regular 2001 Saleen 281 #0101 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 174 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well im about to change out the fluid today. Any tip or suggestions? Im just going to drain it and fill by pulling off the stock shifter, but do I need to buy silicone(to seal shifter) after I put 4 quarts of tranny fluid in it to prevent leaks? Or am I ok to just bolt everything back and call it good.?

August 10th, 2011, 09:29 PM	#28
Webdoc58 Newbie 2001 Mustang Bullitt Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 reviews	Synthetic ATF. If it's a 3650, Mobil 1 or GM Syncromesh is ideal. According to Ford's TSB, 3.0L (think that's about 3.2 qts) on the refill. That extra 1/2 in of fluid will cause shifting problems b/c it will drag down the syncros. Easiest way to change is to drain with the bottom plug, pull the shifter and fill there. Yes you will need some RTV to seal the shifter.

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