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Old 07-02-2021, 11:08 PM
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Transmission Fluid

What transmission fluid do you guys recommend for a Series 1 Manual?
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Common recommendations areFord Motorcraft XT-M5-QS
Eneos 75w90
Redline MT90
Avoid GL5 oils, GL4 only.

Don't forget the diff needs oil too, any 75w90 is fine there.
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Originally Posted by Loki
Common recommendations areFord Motorcraft XT-M5-QS
Eneos 75w90
Redline MT90
Avoid GL5 oils, GL4 only.

Don't forget the diff needs oil too, any 75w90 is fine there.
IIRC the Eneos is also a GL5 but BHR has been using it with success.
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Brand probably doesn't matter as much as long as it is GL-4 for the transmission. Rear diff is less picky therefore GL5-rated 75w90 oil will do. IIRC additives are not required.
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Motul Gear 300 is also good. You can use it in both manual trans and diff as it is both GL-4 and GL-5 compatible.
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Originally Posted by Shaozhou Zhang
IIRC the Eneos is also a GL5 but BHR has been using it with success.
I used a few others successfully as well, but funny how some people will see that vendor name tied to it and then; well, it must be ok then 😑

It’s an honest mistake I suppose, but kind of ironic to see that posted and then tell everyone not to use GL5. 😂
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I was resistant to this new Redline oil, but a few people seem to be having favorable results

https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-f...-tried-272904/


I never was a fan of Redline MT90 though and generally try to steer people away from it.
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I came across the new MTL LV from Redline. I think it's a 70W. Pretty thin but read good experience thus far.
I too am not a fan of pure MT90. Instead I do a 50/50 concoction of MT90 and MTL.
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I'm using Amsoil and it works well for me.
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