Raptor_Z Member 43 Member For: 4y 4m 5d Posted 04/03/20 12:01 AM Share Posted 04/03/20 12:01 AM Hi lads going to do the normal Transmission service on my Fg what are the recommendations for the tranny fluid apart from the genuine ATF can I use PENRITE OR CASTROL Tq? anyone used these before and how much do I need to top up, plus what filter or gasket should I use? cheers đ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Andrew Gold Donating Members 2,019 Member For: 9y 2d Gender: Male Location: Canberra ACT Posted 04/03/20 12:47 AM Share Posted 04/03/20 12:47 AM Any brand name filter and gasket should be fine, although have a think about installing a metal pan with a drain bung if your has the plastic pan.I'm very happy with the Gulf Western Syn TS which lots of people on here have used. A 20L drum direct from GW is about $150.If you are changing from the original Lifeguard fluid best to do a flush by filling, cycling through the gears and draining again a few times. Bit of a pain, but you'll get a much better result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 28,302 Member For: 16y 14d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 04/03/20 01:00 AM Share Posted 04/03/20 01:00 AM also,^^^ this guy's ^^^ thread is epic on the topic https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/94598-zf-external-cooler-install-and-transmission-service-how-to/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Andrew Gold Donating Members 2,019 Member For: 9y 2d Gender: Male Location: Canberra ACT Posted 04/03/20 02:09 AM Share Posted 04/03/20 02:09 AM Haha thanks Keith. Was in a rush at the time so didn't have a chance to grab that link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 28,302 Member For: 16y 14d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 04/03/20 02:10 AM Share Posted 04/03/20 02:10 AM all good mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor_Z Member 43 Member For: 4y 4m 5d Posted 05/03/20 10:10 AM Author Share Posted 05/03/20 10:10 AM Awesome thanks for the help fellows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor_Z Member 43 Member For: 4y 4m 5d Posted 05/03/20 10:36 AM Author Share Posted 05/03/20 10:36 AM Sorry guyz just a lil thing do I need to run the car in all gears while filling up the tranny oil and it should be 35C to 50C warm Or is it just for the full flush and refill?  By the way at the moment I am just topping it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arronm Dropping a turd Gold Donating Members 9,520 Member For: 16y 5m 28d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 05/03/20 11:38 AM Share Posted 05/03/20 11:38 AM If its just top up 40c and fill till it runs out. Car running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Andrew Gold Donating Members 2,019 Member For: 9y 2d Gender: Male Location: Canberra ACT Posted 05/03/20 10:23 PM Share Posted 05/03/20 10:23 PM The fluid expands as it warms up, so the fill hole is at the right height for 40 degrees. You need the car running and the trans at that temp to get the level right, regardless of whether you are flushing or just topping up.Cycling through the gears is useful when flushing, as it help mix up the old and new fluid and remove a greater percentage of the old fluid each time you drain.Even for a top up it's not a bad idea, as fluid drains out if the various mechanicals so making sure it is fully circulated when setting the level is good, but not critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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