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bhazard · 03-20-2009, 12:01 PM

1. Ive never heard of a MT with a filter.

2. I would not trust Autozoo's site for fluid specs. Both of my Mazda trannies (Festiva has an F series and the Capri has a G series) take auto transmission type fluid. Most modern manuals do not take gear oil.

3. MazdaMatt may have a point.

I personally am running Valvoline synthetic ATF+4 in my trannies. Its for chrysler autos but seems to be working well.

03-20-2009, 12:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
bhazard Master EcoModder Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wauseon, OH (Toledo) Posts: 383 The TC - '88 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe 90 day: 28.03 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	1. Ive never heard of a MT with a filter. 2. I would not trust Autozoo's site for fluid specs. Both of my Mazda trannies (Festiva has an F series and the Capri has a G series) take auto transmission type fluid. Most modern manuals do not take gear oil. 3. MazdaMatt may have a point. I personally am running Valvoline synthetic ATF+4 in my trannies. Its for chrysler autos but seems to be working well. __________________ BP+T/G5MR swapped '93 Festiva Escort GT Block, Garrett T3 50trim, A/R .42/.48 SRT-4 Intercooler ---Bests with BP+T--- 1/4 mile ET - 12.99 1/4 mile MPH - 109.8 Best MPG - 36.8 Average MPG - 31 (over 11,500 miles)