changing Mt82 fluid
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changing Mt82 fluid
I know there has been much discussion on this topic, i'm putting the 2.7 quarts of mtl in my trans and am asking the best way to figure out exactally how much is .7 of a quart?
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There should be a fill hole on the side of your trans. Just fill to the hole until it starts to run out. Try and keep the car level when filling. Don't be surprised if it takes all 3 quarts.
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As for filling to the bottom of the fill hole, I checked Ford's online service publications and they are very specific about using 2.7 quarts. Putting in more than that constitutes overfilling and Ford warns that it may cause the gearbox seals to leak.
I believe that the 6 cylinder transmission is filled to the bottom of the hole, but the V8 is filled to a slightly lower level.
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Easiest way is to open one of the bottles, pour out 1 cup (8 ounces) into a measuring cup and then install the rest in the transmission. That'll be 2.75 quarts less a bit that sticks to the inside of the bottles.
As for filling to the bottom of the fill hole, I checked Ford's online service publications and they are very specific about using 2.7 quarts. Putting in more than that constitutes overfilling and Ford warns that it may cause the gearbox seals to leak.
I believe that the 6 cylinder transmission is filled to the bottom of the hole, but the V8 is filled to a slightly lower level.
As for filling to the bottom of the fill hole, I checked Ford's online service publications and they are very specific about using 2.7 quarts. Putting in more than that constitutes overfilling and Ford warns that it may cause the gearbox seals to leak.
I believe that the 6 cylinder transmission is filled to the bottom of the hole, but the V8 is filled to a slightly lower level.
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the trans fluid (redline mtl) talked about goes inside the trans case, lubes and cools the gears
only fluid related to the clutch is the brake fluid
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Originally Posted by m4reapr
what are you asking?
the trans fluid (redline mtl) talked about goes inside the trans case, lubes and cools the gears
only fluid related to the clutch is the brake fluid
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Easiest way is to open one of the bottles, pour out 1 cup (8 ounces) into a measuring cup and then install the rest in the transmission. That'll be 2.75 quarts less a bit that sticks to the inside of the bottles.
As for filling to the bottom of the fill hole, I checked Ford's online service publications and they are very specific about using 2.7 quarts. Putting in more than that constitutes overfilling and Ford warns that it may cause the gearbox seals to leak.
I believe that the 6 cylinder transmission is filled to the bottom of the hole, but the V8 is filled to a slightly lower level.
As for filling to the bottom of the fill hole, I checked Ford's online service publications and they are very specific about using 2.7 quarts. Putting in more than that constitutes overfilling and Ford warns that it may cause the gearbox seals to leak.
I believe that the 6 cylinder transmission is filled to the bottom of the hole, but the V8 is filled to a slightly lower level.
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Job done! I put the same amount in that I removed. Seems to be a little better hopefully the longer it's in the better it gets, already put the mgw shifter in so this is the last step to nice shifting ..hopefully..
If this works than the dealer really will be surprised considering they told me it was fine in the first place. Not that I'm taking it back to them or anything.
That ford oem fluid is the strangest fluid I've ever seen or smelled! Yuck!!
If this works than the dealer really will be surprised considering they told me it was fine in the first place. Not that I'm taking it back to them or anything.
That ford oem fluid is the strangest fluid I've ever seen or smelled! Yuck!!
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The owner's manual has different levels specified for V6 and GT. V6 is the normal to the bottom of the fill hole. For some reason unknown (but some have guessed), GT is slightly lower.
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Im looking to swap the trans and diff fluid in my 2012 V6 and have heard that the RP oil isn't a good match for the 2011+ MTs. Although I would like to get it and swap it in I don't want to harm my tranny.
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I had Royal Purple and switched to MTL. I like both but the RP is pretty thick in cold weather. If your in southern climates you'll be fine with either. The combination of new fluid and a new shifter/bushing made a world of difference from the get go. I did this with less than 500 miles on the car.