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Reddit mentions of Genuine Ford Fluid XT-M5-QS Full Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid - 1 Quart
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Reddit mentions: 12
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- Use according to owner guide recommendations
- Manufactured with synthetic base oils and performance additives providing improved gear shifting at all ambient temperatures
- Due to its excellent thermal, oxidative and shear stability, this fluid meets Ford’s fill-for-life requirements
- Its wear protection extends the life of synchronizers and bearings
- Reduced friction and optimal lubrication reduces operating temperatures, increases component life and improves efficiency
Features:
Specs:
| Color | black |
| Height | 2.4 Inches |
| Length | 10.5 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | February 2013 |
| Size | 1 Quart |
| Weight | 1.85 pounds |
| Width | 4.6 Inches |
Unicorn Tears
HaHa! Ninja Edit
Ford XT-M5-QS Full Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NUES82/
Don't believe me? Read the reviews there.
I just did this in my NB for the second time and i think its the right advice.
The differntial i used Royal Purple 75W90 (i think, double check me on the weight here)
https://www.amazon.com/Royal-Purple-Performance-Synthetic-Automotive/dp/B0007QGT34
For the transmission i finally bit the bullet and put in Ford Motorcraft XT-M5-QS. This shit is made from unicorn tears as far as i know.
https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Ford-XT-M5-QS-Synthetic-Transmission/dp/B000NUES82/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484008625&sr=8-1&keywords=ford+motorcraft+xt-m5-qs
Do 1 quart of royal purple for the diff, and 2 quarts of ford motorcraft for the tranny.
This stuff is really expensive. You'll spend about $75 for all of it. But i can honestly say this is the smoothest my car has been since i bought it. It's like shifting in a stick of butter.
Also if your tranny oil is super shitty i've heard it can be good to run some cheaper stuff through it first, drive around on it for a month or two, then drain it and put in the good stuff. I've never done a side by side comparison though so i can't say for sure if it's required or not.
There is a particular synthetic manual transmission fluid from Ford that everyone recommended on the forums. I bought some from my local Ford dealer (it's a bit expensive) and it felt like it helped the 1-2 shift. Read the reviews on the Amazon product page from all the miata owners. edit: it did not totally cure it, but I can get it to not crunch if I put it in gear gently and let the synchros do their thing. Still crunches with hard shifts most of the time.
You could check that the clutch hydraulics are working, meaning that the pedal is moving the shift fork enough so that the clutch is fully disengaged. If not you could replace the clutch slave and/or master cylinders. However that might be fine.
What you're describing is somewhat normal or worn synchronizers in the transmission. You can try changing the fluid to (something like) this:
https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Ford-XT-M5-QS-Synthetic-Transmission/dp/B000NUES82
Miatas are great cars especially for their light weight and suspension design, but mechanically they could use some improvement - engine, trans, etc. People rave about the Ford trans fluid.
http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Ford-XT-M5-QS-Synthetic-Transmission/dp/B000NUES82 is what I use in mine and has made shifting a delight.
A lot of people recommend the Ford Motorcraft gear oil for Miata manual transmissions. https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Ford-XT-M5-QS-Synthetic-Transmission/dp/B000NUES82
It's an expensive fluid, but it should help.
Here's some more reading: http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=500310
Not to debate- but the motorcraft XT-M5-QS "Full synthetic manual transmission fluid" is the "unicorn tears" fluid that most enthusiasts recommend in the 6spd. Shit is expensive tho.
http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Ford-XT-M5-QS-Synthetic-Transmission/dp/B000NUES82
haha, i guess so. I went with the highly recommended ford motorcraft one. Here's the link on amazon
+1 for Ford's version of unicorn tears: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NUES82
Fellow Texan here. This seems to be the most recommend stuff for the NAs. not sure if it holds true for your NB, but hey, it's a start.
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/WIX0/51356.oap?ck=Search_pl14610_-1_-1&keyword=pl14610&ntrchngMnfctr=PUR
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/MOB4/11030/N1191.oap?ck=Search_N1191_MOB_-1_1010&mn=Mobil&mc=MOB&pt=N1191&ppt=C0252
http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Ford-XT-M5-QS-Synthetic-Transmission/dp/B000NUES82 - for the transmission.
Cold shift: You could try changing fluid, I've heard many people get good results with Motorcraft Transmission Fluid You could also use Redline but YMMV as with anything else. However, it could also be your slave/master cylinder going bad.
To get rid of the lifter tick you could try thicker oil, or try an ATF flush and see if that helps.
The accessory belt could be squealing either from a misalignment, worn belt, or bad pulley/bearing Chrisfix has a video on how to better diagnose the issue.
Are you saying the zipper functions fine but the part you grab onto is broken? Or the other way around? Because you could just tie something on there if it's the former.