Correct Trans Fluid for '86 4KQ?

Ti Kan ti at amb.org
Mon Dec 10 00:29:01 EST 2001


Mustang writes:
> I'd like
> to know what is the correct fluid for the transmission/front differential?
> A couple vendors recommended the Lubro Moly Voll-Synthese Synthetic Gear Oil
> (75W090), but noticed it is GL5 rated and the Bentley manual says the car
> needs GL4.

Don't use GL5 in the tranny/front+center diff.  Use standard 80W-90 GL4
gear oil.  If you want to go synthetic, Redline MT-90 (or MTL if you live in
colder climates), or the Audi factory synthetic gear oil.

-Ti
01 S4 2.7 biturbo quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
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