Redline MT-82 Fluid?

[Condor1970]

Years ago, Redline stopped offering MT-90 Manual Transmission fluid because Ford changed the specs for the MT-82, and the Redline doesn't make that viscosity. However, many owners used Redline MT-90 fluid for years and said it was excellent.

I'm curious, has anyone driving a 2018+ GT tried using the MT-90 fluid? ...Results?

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[Chef jpd]

 

[Deleted member 35644]

Since Redline doesn't recommend any of their transmission fluids for the MT-82 on their own website, regardless of who's tried it, I'd leave it alone.

 

[thelostotter]

They recommend MT-LV as a replacement for XT-11-QDC.
https://www.redlineoil.com/Content/files/tech/MT-LV_GO_PROD_INFO_2020.pdf

I've used it once before, seemed fine. BG Syncro Shift II works well too. I'm currently using MTL which is thicker, and definitely a bit more notchy when cold, but fine once its warm. I think it may be more appropriate for track use since the trans runs hot without a cooler.

 

[GregO]

Since Redline doesn't recommend any of their transmission fluids for the MT-82 on their own website, regardless of who's tried it, I'd leave it alone.

https://www.redlineoil.com/dctf-dual-clutch-transmission-fluid

Ford/Getrag M2C-936-A

 

[Deleted member 35644]

https://www.redlineoil.com/dctf-dual-clutch-transmission-fluid

Ford/Getrag M2C-936-A

This is not offered as a recommendation if you search by make & model.

 

[Condor1970]

I saw the DCTF, which I would think may be closer to Ford specs. Though still not on the official list.

I personally have been using the Motul DCTF, because they do list it, and it seems to work pretty good. Also, slightly notchy when cold, but pretty good when hot.

 

[GregO]

This is not offered as a recommendation if you search by make & model.

I went straight to the Redline DCTF spec. sheet. I didn’t bother to use the Redline Oil search tool.

 

[Condor1970]

I went straight to the Redline DCTF spec. sheet. I didn’t bother to use the Redline Oil search tool.

So, the Redline DCTF does match the Ford specs for 2018+ MT-82's?

 

[GregO]

So, the Redline DCTF does match the Ford specs for 2018+ MT-82's?

I looked up the Ford fluid spec.
If I’m reading it correctly the MT-82 fluid hasn’t changed. Ford hasn’t moved away from DCTF for the 6 speed Getrag.
If I’m wrong hopefully someone will post a correction.

 

[GregO]

@Condor1970

Current to 2020

https://www.motorcraft.com/content/dam/ford-motorcraft/en_us/motorcraft_global/products/lubricants/quick_reference_charts/manual transmission fluid chart.pdf

Is there a catch 22 with the fluid spec from Ford ?
Part number XT-11-QDC equals DCT fluid.
Ford Specification WSS-M2C936-A & M2C200-D2 both use DCTF.

I’m still a believer in Motul DCTF and Pentosin FFL-4 or FFL Racing fluid. My MT82 flat out drops into gear down to subzero temps.

 

[WildHorse]

Redline says this stuff : https://www.redlineoil.com/mtl-75w80-gl-4-gear-oil
Myself I use 2 quarts Royal Purple synchromax & 1 quart 75w80.

 

[Bluelightning]

Use the BG fluid. Works great.

 

[jsven008]

Years ago, Redline stopped offering MT-90 Manual Transmission fluid because Ford changed the specs for the MT-82, and the Redline doesn't make that viscosity. However, many owners used Redline MT-90 fluid for years and said it was excellent.

I'm curious, has anyone driving a 2018+ GT tried using the MT-90 fluid? ...Results?

Too thick, this is a bad idea for the MT-82 especially in cold weather. Use a thinner fluid which meets the Ford spec. (Motul Multi DCTF or XT-11-QDC)

 

[Condor1970]

Too thick, this is a bad idea for the MT-82 especially in cold weather. Use a thinner fluid which meets the Ford spec. (Motul Multi DCTF or XT-11-QDC)

Yes, I've been using Motul DCTF exclusively since the first change. Seems to work really good.

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