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Old Mar 18, 2017 | 12:55 AM
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Hi i have a few questions about the t5 box , since i have to rebuild the gearbox due to it locking out while in 3rd under load, bought rebuild kit but I'm not certain of what oil to use the ford manual say atf but i have seen other people on here said they have used gear oil 75w/ 90w , so could some one advise me which oil is best
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Old Mar 18, 2017 | 11:10 AM
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Castol atf dexron 3
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Old Mar 18, 2017 | 11:06 PM
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IMO depends on your use, if its mainly for road use then, ATF, if you are using on track then a good quality 75w90 like Millers Oils.
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Old Mar 19, 2017 | 11:53 AM
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Yes I would agree, a good quality ATF for road use.

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Old Mar 19, 2017 | 01:13 PM
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The fifth gear on the t5 where can one be bought from
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Old Mar 20, 2017 | 12:45 AM
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was thinking about some track days
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