MTX-75 Tranny Fluid

flat 4 · May 15, 2004

Just checking my owners manual for an oil change and noticed that the recommended tranny fluid for the 5spd is a synthetic fluid. Does this mean it comes from the factory w/syn in the box? Is there much of a difference between Ford Syn fluid and say Mobile 1?
Thanks,
Tim

ZX3 Canuck · May 16, 2004

http://focus.noegruts.com/trannyoil/trannyoil.htm

Web site has some useful info.

zx3focusguy · May 16, 2004

I use GM synchromesh in mine. Joe smoe can buy it at any GM dealer for about $6 quart.

Scott

bigman · May 17, 2004

i got it too. works well.

MarcyMotorsport · May 17, 2004

Be careful which Synchromesh you use. There are sevral types, for various aplications. Expect to pay $12-15 for the correct fluid, depending on the dealership. It's sill cheaper than the Ford MTX specific fluid though.

RainyZX3 · May 17, 2004

Torco RTF is good too, but about twice as much.

bigman · May 18, 2004

i just called my local GM dealer and got GM syncromesh. what are the differences between them.

nick · May 18, 2004

I dont know about any of you guys but i use the FORD XT-M5-QS This stuff works excellent! Shifting is much improved

I dont think i would be using a GM fluid.

zx3focusguy · May 20, 2004

i just called my local GM dealer and got GM syncromesh. what are the differences between them.

GM only offers ONE synchromesh. No worries.. (I am a tech at a GM dealer)

Scott

05MustangWanter · May 21, 2004

has this newer snythetic from ford helped to get rid of that crappy mtx75 sound at low rpm where it kinda sounds like what i can only really describe as like a 'dragons breath sound'(yeah i have no idea how to describe that sound but im sure many know what im talkin about here)???

bigman · May 21, 2004

if its a chatter then i have the same thing with the syncomesh. im still debating on changing it to the new ford fluid.

05MustangWanter · May 21, 2004

yeah its pretty much a kind of chatter.

zx3focusguy · May 21, 2004

I have played with just about every kind of MTF on the market and have yet to find anything to completly cure this problem. Howeverm the synchromesh IMO has done the best so far.

Who knows.

Scott

MarcyMotorsport · May 22, 2004

Syncromesh is a name GM has aplied to manual transmission, transaxle, and axle lubricants. The fluids have different specifications, and are in different containers, but the bottles all plainly say 'Synchromesh Fluid' on the label.

For those who don't like the idea of running GM spec fluid, we have used this fluid for over 10 years now when installing Tremec (OE supplier to Ford) TR-3550/4250 performance transmissions in Mustangs. When the Focus started exhibiting the same synchro problems we encountered in the Mustangs equipped with Tremecs (prior to using Synchromesh fluid), this fluid became an excellent option. I have since tested the Ford synthetic fluid, and found the Synchromesh my preference.

RainyZX3 · May 23, 2004

Walter, I've never used the GM stuff and I'm sure it's top notch, but you should give the Torco RTF a whirl in one of your cars just to compare.

greystealth · May 23, 2004

i've used the Ford synthetic in mine and it has worked great. DjKurruption used Royal purple synchromax and said it is excellent. I think i'm gonna try that next, Royal Purple makes great products. Its about 6 or 7$ a quart.

Stay Focused · May 25, 2004

I'm using AmsOil Series 2000 75W-90 in mine. No noise, no shift issues, no perceived signs of wear. And I like the hot blue color, too!

CleanZX3 · May 27, 2004

Syncromesh is a name GM has aplied to manual transmission, transaxle, and axle lubricants. The fluids have different specifications, and are in different containers, but the bottles all plainly say 'Synchromesh Fluid' on the label.

For those who don't like the idea of running GM spec fluid, we have used this fluid for over 10 years now when installing Tremec (OE supplier to Ford) TR-3550/4250 performance transmissions in Mustangs. When the Focus started exhibiting the same synchro problems we encountered in the Mustangs equipped with Tremecs (prior to using Synchromesh fluid), this fluid became an excellent option. I have since tested the Ford synthetic fluid, and found the Synchromesh my preference.

whats the part number for the correct synchromesh fluid for the mtx75?

GTIspirit · May 27, 2004

Walter, I've never used the GM stuff and I'm sure it's top notch, but you should give the Torco RTF a whirl in one of your cars just to compare.

What is Torco RTF and how does it compare to Torco MTF?

zx3focusguy · May 28, 2004

GM# 12345349 this is the regular old synchromesh. Not the friction modified (intended for vettes) List on it is about $9 but dealer cost is only about $3.50 so they should sell it to you for about $6-$8 quart, depending on the mood of the parts man.

Scott

MTX-75 Tranny Fluid

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