Been looking around locally (New Zealand) to get hold of this FoMoCo oil
all that is available and can be sourced by FoMoCo dealers locally is XT-M5-QM not Qs
after google-ising for a few hours Searching phrases like
XT-M5-QS GL4 Equivalent
&
WSD-M2C200-C GL4
The only resource of interest that popped up was the Royal Purple Cross Reference Chart!
Which Interestingly Stated
I know Doc? or RD415 stated that it was normal in the past to use engine oil in Gearboxes etc..Ford Manual Transmissions (XT-M5-QS spec, WSD-M2C200-C) --> SAE 10W40
Ford Transaxles (F32Z 19C547-MA) --> Max-Gear 75W90
Ford all models (XT-2-QSM, XT-5-QM) --> Synchromax
Manual Transmission / Transaxle (API GL-4 or GL-5: 75W90, 80W90) --> Max-Gear 75W90
however im still uneasy.. that said i wish to try the XT-M5-QS GL4 fluid as i want to evacuate the GL5 Max-Gear out of my Gearbox.
My Cold Shifts are ass and my 1st and 2nd Shifts are always aweful.. even when i give the car stick i still shift slowly to allow the synchros to do their job.. but this is ridiculous...
some mornings 0 deg etc i have to miss 1st gear completely...
anyone know where i can get the Genuine ford stuff online.. and if its ACTUALLY that good
i quoted the dealer the WSD-M2C200-C and he pulled up some oil that they do carry and stated its what they put in the european fords..
he wouldnt give me the part number.. but said it apparently wasnt XT-M5-QS
---------- Post added at 09:49 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:28 AM ----------
I have found a Nulon Dealer in New Zealand who carry that 75w85 Oil that is GL4 and carries the same WSD-M2C200-C spec as MT-X5-QS
---------- Post added at 10:24 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:49 AM ----------
I think ill Give the Nulon a Go..
What are your Thoughts?