Fortunately, 99-04 Mustang transmission fluid changes are very easy, especially on a manual transmission like this one. Position the floor jack below one of the jacking points on the front of the vehicle. I called ford customer service and could not give me an answer and recommend me to call my local ford dealership. The fluid must remain clean and at the proper level for correct transmission operation. Place a drain pan beneath the plugs.
You dont really need a pump. Part Name Ford Specification Engine Oil: 3. They also sell a squeeze bottle for putting fluid up in high places. Synchromax® is fully compatible with all types of friction materials and offers excellent corrosion and oxidation protection without affecting the soft metals commonly found in manual transmission synchronizers. It's true that manual transmissions do not generate nearly the amount of heat as automatics, but over time the transmission fluid in a manual engine will pick up bits of metal and other debris from the transmission components. Otherwise, you might not know that your level is low until it is too late and your transmission is making alarming noises.
The bottom hole is for draining and the top is for filling. Even though the Mustang has transformed drastically over the years, changing the transmission fluid for the most part is verbatim across the board. Unfortunately, he told me that it has to be checked under the vehicle. Never had any problems - trans works great. Do a search, it should give you more details. The dealer could not understand how the transmission had no leaks but was out of transmission fluid.
The smaller the number is on this first number means the oil being used will be less viscous at lower temps. Thanks American Muscle and Royal Purple! On a side note, I found lot's of conflicting information as to if I needed to use Ford's transmission friction modifier with this fluid, even 2 Ford dealers didn't know. It has always been very smooth even with 96xxx miles on it. The old fluid was black with only 30k miles on the car. It took a little more effort when the trans was cold, but once up to operating temperature, felt great.
I just fill through shifter while leaving whole open and stop when it comes out. Also check with your owner's manual to see how much fluid your transmission holds. Of the two plugs shown above, the fill plug is the one higher up on the transmission. Manual transmissions, on the other hand, can accept a variety of fluids, depending on the make and model of the vehicle. However, apparently Ford revised this down to 3. No matter the situation, Advance Auto Parts has the Automatic Transmission Fluid product you desperately need. This article applies to the Ford Mustang V6 1994-2004.
Check owner's manual for specific recommendations. Also, where the hell do I get 14-15 quarts of Mercon V??? Do a search, it should give you more details. If you drive a vehicle with a stick shift, you might wonder if automatic transmission fluid will work in your manual transmission. Also, the T5 takes 2. I wanted to use exactly what the factory uses. My stang shifts perfectly fine. I believe most 99-04 mustang trans calls for about 3.
The low one is for draining and the high one is for filling. Your Mustang's transmission was built to. These are mechanical failures that all the magic fluid in the world won't prevent. So make sure to frequently and follow the recommended replacement schedule for your vehicle. Since I still have some warranty trans has 30k miles left I would not like to stray too far from Ford's recommended fluid. I wouldn't use synthetic in a manual trans.
In most applications gear oil is used, but check the specs on your specific transmission because not all transmissions are the same. The cap is attached to the top end of the transmission dip stick. Most of the 5-speed trannys have a fill plug located on the forward, driver's side of the tranny. You should be able to stick in your fingertip to feel for lubricant. Any usage or mentions of these terms throughout our website and print ads are used for identification purposes only. If you don't have an owner's manual, check a local certified repair shop or the dealer's service center to find the right fluid for your vehicle.