Amsoil fluid isn't doing me right... MT82

[Siege]

Amsoil DCT fluid with a MGW shifter made a huge difference in smoothness and shifting for me.

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[Therealmattlex]

Holy crap. I was wrong guys. I looked up my invoice and this is what I purchased. I SAID "diff" by mistake...

Manual Synchromesh Transmission Fluid 5W-30
Quart Bottles (MTFQT-EA)
Qty:2
$18.29

ADDED TO CART

Manual Transmission & Transaxle Gear Lube 75W-90
Quart Bottles (MTGQT-EA)
Qty:1
$20.19
RE-ORDER
RE-ORDER ALL

That's still not what Amsoil recommends for your transmission. Calimer does recommend the 75W-90. I think a great start will be to put any brands recommended fluid into your transmission.

 

[Rapid Red]

He should ask for a refund

 

[ice445]

That's still not what Amsoil recommends for your transmission. Calimer does recommend the 75W-90. I think a great start will be to put any brands recommended fluid into your transmission.

Does Amsoil even have a recommendation? For a while they did not. To be fair, any GL-4 rated trans oil is going to be fine. OE spec calls from 6-7cst@100C which is in line with most DCTF fluids. Somewhere around a straight 75W. Using something thicker isn't necessarily going to break anything or cause problems.

 

[Therealmattlex]

Does Amsoil even have a recommendation? For a while they did not. To be fair, any GL-4 rated trans oil is going to be fine. OE spec calls from 6-7cst@100C which is in line with most DCTF fluids. Somewhere around a straight 75W. Using something thicker isn't necessarily going to break anything or cause problems.

Does Amsoil even have a recommendation? For a while they did not. To be fair, any GL-4 rated trans oil is going to be fine. OE spec calls from 6-7cst@100C which is in line with most DCTF fluids. Somewhere around a straight 75W. Using something thicker isn't necessarily going to break anything or cause problems.

It's the 2 quarts of 5w-30 fluid that would give me concern.
Amsoil does have a DCT fluid the recommend
https://www.amsoil.com/p/100-synthetic-dct-fluid-dct/?code=DCTQT-EA

 

[KKell83]

That's still not what Amsoil recommends for your transmission. Calimer does recommend the 75W-90. I think a great start will be to put any brands recommended fluid into your transmission.

I'll swap it out and start over.

 

[KKell83]

Again, I based my fuild choice off of this site, but maybe it was just an older posting. I do not recall.

Appreciate all the input and side humor.

 

[AMC401V8]

I've heard nothing but good things about the BG product and it works fantastic for me. I purchased it, along with the additive from Optimum Performance and highly recommend you give it a try. Hope this helps.

 

[GregO]

https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-...l-8-cyl-engine-code-f-99f-f/?volume=us-volume

Personally I've been running Motul Multi-DCTF for 60K (changed twice so far in 4 years) and my MT-82 shifts like a dream down to -10 deg, F.

 

[KKell83]

https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-...l-8-cyl-engine-code-f-99f-f/?volume=us-volume

Personally I've been running Motul Multi-DCTF for 60K (changed twice so far) and my MT-82 shifts like a dream down to -10 deg, F.

Oh, interesting news. Thanks for the information. I'll look into this DCT fluid you're using.

 

[PaddyPrix]

I've been using Motul DCTF in my MT82-D4 for about 2 years now and I beat the motherloving poop out of mine, would very highly recommend. The only reason I'm on transmission #2 is because I slam 3rd like it owes me, and the shift fork had enough of my shenanigans. When I removed and drained the trans, it looked brand new.

 

[ice445]

I've been using Motul DCTF in my MT82-D4 for about 2 years now and I beat the motherloving poop out of mine, would very highly recommend. The only reason I'm on transmission #2 is because I slam 3rd like it owes me, and the shift fork had enough of my shenanigans. When I drained the trans, it looked brand new.

I'm about to join you on the dark side. If it works for the stripper, that's a huge achievement lol

 

[PaddyPrix]

I'm about to join you on the dark side. If it works for the stripper, that's a huge achievement lol

I'm not even sponsored by Motul (perhaps I should) but honest, given all the crap that I put it through, the two things I can count on are the engine, and the transmission, and both of them have Motul running through them.

 

[Biggus Dickus]

I've been using Motul DCTF in my MT82-D4 for about 2 years now and I beat the motherloving poop out of mine, would very highly recommend. The only reason I'm on transmission #2 is because I slam 3rd like it owes me, and the shift fork had enough of my shenanigans. When I removed and drained the trans, it looked brand new.

Pat - I'm having a Lethal LPX clutch and MGW X-Spec shifter installed next month (got the clutch - i'm waiting for the shifter). Should I dump the stock t-fluid and use the Motul?

 

[PaddyPrix]

Pat - I'm having a Lethal LPX clutch and MGW X-Spec shifter installed next month (got the clutch - i'm waiting for the shifter). Should I dump the stock t-fluid and use the Motul?

That's a good question. Is stock the Ford Motorcraft stuff in the reddish bottle? If it's still fresh/newish, perhaps let it sit for a bit while you get a feel for the clutch and shifter, trying to learn their new norms. Once you've got down that feeling of what is the "new normal," give it a flush and come see us on the track

3 quarts should do you plenty.

https://lmr.com/products/mustang-fluid-capacity-2018-2020

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