Transmission Fluid

[bolokid]

I am in the process of changing out CV joints and front end parts in my 91 Festiva. What type of auto transmission fluid should I use and how much does the tranny hold?

Thanks.

[Pu241]

For the love of John, does anyone ever used the search function?

http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/showthread.php?46222-Tranny-Fluid&p=557858&viewfull=1#post557858

[Twistiva]

For the love of John, does anyone ever used the search function?


http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/sh...l=1#post557858

No.

We just start new threads to get you riled up. ccasion9:

(Ha!, ha!, OK, snarkiness over....) :tongue3:

(P.S. - I will say the search function doesn't always work as well as you want it to sometimes. And, to make you feel better, Pu241, I read the transmission fluid thread you linked and found it packed with good info so thanks for linking that!)

[WmWatt]

A problem with the search function is people not putting the subject area of the car in the subject line. A subject like "This car is driving me carzy!" or "Help, I'm going out of my mind" doesn't search well when, say, it's a brake problem the person is asking about.

[bolokid]

Thanks for the link Pu241.

Believe it or not I did try to use the search function and could not find what I was looking for.

[Twistiva]

A problem with the search function is people not putting the subject area of the car in the subject line. A subject like "This car is driving me carzy!" or "Help, I'm going out of my mind" doesn't search well when, say, it's a brake problem the person is asking about.

Agreed!!!

[Bert]

Anyway long and short of it is (according to the service manual): Mercon ATF for ATX as well as the MTX. Works for me although I tend to use the synthetic versions. In the course of travelling 100,000+ miles haven't lost a Festy tranny yet.

[XFSE71]

For the love of John, does anyone ever used the search function?

I have not had much success with the search function either. If I search "Transmission Fluid" I do not see the link mentioned.

[Huli]

Re: Transmission Fluid

I assumed it was gear lube and soon found out it was supposed to be ATF. Have had 80w-90 in it for 10000 miles with no issues

[Movin]

I think the only issue is shift quality in the MTX and enough oil!
They seem to survive with anything. Use the grade of oil that produces shifts
you are happy with. Currently I am using 0W20 mobile synthetic, people with worn trannies and warm climates should be using a heavier grade oil. Tune in your tranny to you and your climate by selecting the correct weight or grade of oil.