Saleen0679 said:1989 Owners Manual pg. 149 specifies ATF Type F for the power steering or a fluid meeting Ford Spec ESW-M2C33-F.
The T-5 still takes an ATF meeting Ford Mercon specifications.
The brand really shouldn't matter as long as it meets specs. Personally I always go with a name brand.
Type F is not for use in T5's. All WC T5's take Mercon (as mentioned). I would NOT use Type F in the trans.StreetStang302 said:Do you have a 5 speed transmission in your stang? Is the Type-F that is recommended in the 1989 Owners Manual that is specified suitable for my Manual 5-speed transmission? Is the Owners Manual you have mentioned for an '89 with a 5-speed?
HISSIN50 said:Type F is not for use in T5's. All WC T5's take Mercon (as mentioned). I would NOT use Type F in the trans.
I think I see what you are saying: The PS systems are the same, whether you have an auto or T5 trans.StreetStang302 said:Saleen 0679 said that Type F is required in the Owners Manual for an '89 GT, but I guess that is for an Auto. What is specifically required in the Owners Manual of an '89 GT with a 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION? and by the way, what model of Mercon should be used?
HISSIN50 said:I think I see what you are saying: The PS systems are the same, whether you have an auto or T5 trans.
StreetStang302 said:Saleen 0679 said that Type F is required in the Owners Manual for an '89 GT, but I guess that is for an Auto. What is specifically required in the Owners Manual of an '89 GT with a 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION? and by the way, what model of Mercon should be used?
Saleen0679 said:StreetStang.
I think you mistook was I wrote. The specs I stated should have been taken separately. To clear things up:
Power Steering Fluid:
Type F fluid is specified for use in the power steering unit for all versions of '89 Mustang.
Transmission Fluid:
An ATF meeting Ford Mercon specs is used for the fluid inside the T-5 manual transmission (and the automatic transmission as well).
I might have been the one who started the confusion. When I originally read your post (quoted), I thought you were asking about fluid for a T5, rather than letting us know you had a T5 (In case it mattered for your application).StreetStang302 said:Is the F-Type the recommmended fluid in the owners' manual of an '89 mustang? and is it for the 5-speed transmissions which I have? If so, which brand of F-Type do I get?
HISSIN50 said:I might have been the one who started the confusion. When I originally read your post (quoted), I thought you were asking about fluid for a T5, rather than letting us know you had a T5 (In case it mattered for your application).
Typical SN thread - gets off course, but ends up with good info and is kinda fun.
Yeah, we both were agreeing the whole time. Like i said, when you brought up the transmission, I think we (or at least I) thought you were asking about fluid for it, rather than asking us if your required different PS fluid because you had a 5 speed.StreetStang302 said:So then you agree that Type-F fluid is the specified ideal power steering fluid for my stang?
HISSIN50 said:rather than asking us if your required different PS fluid because you had a 5 speed.
Type F it is for all fox PS systems, AFAIK.
Good luck.
StreetStang302 said:I think I understand you now, were you just telling me the type of transmission fluid used also? in addition to the power steering fluid. Was it just for my general understanding?
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