MT82 tranny oil question

[Mad Hatter]

I have my just rebuilt MT82 gear box ready to go in.... (I hope I remember what I did a month ago!).

I am putting in Redline MTL oil and the local rep is suggesting I put in Redline Lightweight Shock Proof additive...... Any body know anything about it???

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Can't comment on the shockproof, but MTL is what I have used since I got the car back in 2011. Got a fresh batch of it going into the trans soon...

 

[Mad Hatter]

How often are you changing your tranny oil??

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Twice per year typically.

 

[jpt3]

When I switched to the amsoil synchromesh it shifted completely different and better. I know that sounds crazy but it did. It's great stuff.


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[Mad Hatter]

When I switched to the amsoil synchromesh it shifted completely different and better. I know that sounds crazy but it did. It's great stuff.


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Was after the motorcraft oil??

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[jpt3]

Was after the motorcraft oil??

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Yes it was. Not saying the Redline is bad just that I couldn't believe the difference when I switched to the amsoil.

 

[Mad Hatter]

Cool, I was wondering what the track stangs use a guideline as far as hours on the track vs oil change. Both Royal Purple and Redline lead to a nicer feeling gear box though.....

Would like to see this new tranny last more then two seasons.

 

[SBY_2013]

I change mine every other year. Moved to Mobil1 last time and was really happy with it.

 

[Mad Hatter]

Mobil 1 tranny oil!?

 

[steveespo]

BG Synchroshift II. In over 17000 track miles and another 25000 street miles between two cars I have never failed a MT82.


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[Keith T]

Anyone recall the capacity? I am going to order MTL. Also, how do you guys refill? Any tricks or suggestions? Thanks!

 

[Tri-bar]

2.7 qt

 

[Mad Hatter]

BG Synchroshift II. In over 17000 track miles and another 25000 street miles between two cars I have never failed a MT82.


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Maybe its me!!! I have been through to 4! or was it five, lost count!! Will look into the BG syncrosift oil for the next change. How often did you change your oil??

 

[steveespo]

8 track hours. Also used the Ford DCT fluid, the BG and it are very similar

 

[Competition Orange]

BG here too. I might try out Millers Oils next.

 

[TMSBOSS]

Steve. How essential do you feel the trans cooler you built is to the longevity you have seen.

 

[SBY_2013]

Mobil 1 tranny oil!?

Yes. Fully synthetic.

 

[Mad Hatter]

Cool, I had no idea there was a Mobil 1 tranny oil. Being using Mobil 1 5w50 since the car was new. Nobody has BG oil down here so will have to import it.

 

[drano38]

Anyone recall the capacity? I am going to order MTL. Also, how do you guys refill? Any tricks or suggestions? Thanks!

I rand Redline MLT a few years and switched to Amsoil this year. Still shifts fine. Don't see a marked difference. I shift slow and methodical with my fingers (not manhandle/force it), so maybe that helps

I fill the diff and tranny with a CoolTech Lube Mover. I added a ball valve to control the on/off precisely. For the tranny, I slip on an adapter and reduce to 1/8" hose to fit in the tranny fill hole better. It flows much slower, but overall works great.
http://www.cooltechllc.com/wrangler-parts-accessories/70--cool-tech-llc-s-lube-mover.html