T5 oil

[Day-mow]

i had a search but had no luck. what oil should i be running in my T5? atm im running nulon stuff. i changed it september last yr when i did my clutch but i want to change it before Drag Nats just to be safe.
suggestions hit me

[millzy555]

Mainlube or transmax z are the ticket!

[tickford2001]

another vote for transmax z

[Day-mow]

What's transmax z like compared to mainlube dollars wise?
Have read some good things on mainlube from the sponsors section. But at over $100 for 2Lt that's alot of money. I guess you get what you pay for.... Right?

[b2tf]

Tend to agree with the comment about Mainlube BUT it certainly does seem like top notch stuff. I think I would probably be more inclined in a vehicle of the age of an AU to use a good quality oil and change it more regularly. I have some Penrite stuff at home ready to go in and I am happy to give it a go - always had good results with their stuff.

[Papa Smurf]

Ford lists Dextron II for the man g/box.

[AUIIPURSUIT]

redline shockproof, fully synthetic . the best

[GS608]

ATF was what i was recommended.

[GK]

Another vote for Transmax Z.

Mainlube is top notch, but very expensive.

GK

[Day-mow]

I think I'll sus out transmax z who stocks this stuff what brand is it etc. I've never herd of it

[b2tf]

Originally Posted by Day-mow

I think I'll sus out transmax z who stocks this stuff what brand is it etc. I've never herd of it

Its a Castrol product available at any good auto store.

[MAD]

I use Penrite Manual gear oil 75, it is listed as suitable for gearboxes that specify auto trans fluid. It already has the friction modifiers in it.

[Day-mow]

also with the transmax z do i need to add any additives to it?

[Beer Baron]

Originally Posted by MAD

I use Penrite Manual gear oil 75, it is listed as suitable for gearboxes that specify auto trans fluid. It already has the friction modifiers in it.

I tried that oil and i found it rather hard to select 1st when sitting still. Went back to Castrol ATF and its perfect again.

[Mainlube]

2 Litres of Mainlube 154 Synthetic Solid Boundary E P Gear Oil SAE 75w80

would be the best for the job.

2 Litres aren't much oil to lubricate a 5 speed.

Don't forget to flush

Cheers

Steve

[tickford2001]

Originally Posted by Day-mow

also with the transmax z do i need to add any additives to it?

no need to add anything

[Mr Hardware]

Originally Posted by Mainlube

Don't forget to flush

what are you, my mum?

[Reaper8]

she would have told you to wash your hands aswell

[Day-mow]

For flushing out trans. How's best to do this and us it ok to use cheap?

[tickford2001]

mainlube have a good rundown here:
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11257526

[Venomous1]

Transmax Z in mine recently like Silk.

[Day-mow]

rad. thanks so much for all the help. i now feel informed

[v8snerlo]

I actually just put transmax in mine this morning so I haven't had much time with it but it is definitely quieter than before. I also added Lubrizol 7906 (I think that's what it is called) so I presume that makes a difference too. I did the diff too and from initial driving, I think I have solved the diff chatter problem so I will keep my fingers crossed.

[Day-mow]

Will this stuff work in my diff aswell? Just noticed the mainlube stuff did so I thought I'd ask the question.

[v8snerlo]

I added the transmax to the gearbox and penrite (+limslip) to the diff. Should have done it years ago.