90 ford ranger tranny fluid

zxd5298 · Jun 24, 2016

Hello everybody i just put a new clutch in 1990 ford ranger it has the 2.9 v6 5 speed manual 4wd, i was wondering what kind of fluid i should use and how much for the tranny and transfer case

AllanD · Jun 25, 2016

The transfer case is easy... ALL transfer cases in Ford Rangers use Automatic Transmission fluid...

The transmission is a bit harder to pin down because it depends entirely on which transmission your truck is equipped with

The Mazda built transmission (M5OD-R1) uses ATF, this transmission has an integral bell-housing

The Mitsubishi trans (FM146) has a removeable bellhousing and a sheet-steel bottom cover, this transmission uses 80w Gear oil.

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RonD · Jun 25, 2016

+1 ^^^

1988 to 1992 Ranger with 2.9l and 4x4 had the Mitsubishi FM146

2WD 2.9l had the M5OD-R1 during those years

You can look at the visual differences here: http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/ManualTransmission.shtml

AllanD · Jun 25, 2016

RonD said:
+1 ^^^

1988 to 1992 Ranger with 2.9l and 4x4 had the Mitsubishi FM146

2WD 2.9l had the M5OD-R1 during those years

You can look at the visual differences here: http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/ManualTransmission.shtml

Not True! the Mazda M5OD-R1 trans was available from 1988-on

The Mitsubishi transmissions are "more common" behind the 2.9 engine, but remember the Mitsubishi FM146/FM132 was NEVER Made for the 4cyl engine (or for that matter for any engine other than the 2.9), so the Mazdas were out there but Mazda was still ramping up production of this "new" transmission...

I've seen (and pulled) a number of "M" code transmissions in 1988 and 1989 model year vehicles, so don't repeat the false myth that they don't exist...

I actually owned an '88 Bronco2 with a factory installed Mazda transmission.

RonD · Jun 25, 2016

Not false just not common which is why I included the visual reference link.

Sometimes you find a unicorn, but most of the time it is just a horse

zxd5298 · Jun 26, 2016

zxd5298 said:
Hello everybody i just put a new clutch in 1990 ford ranger it has the 2.9 v6 5 speed manual 4wd, i was wondering what kind of fluid i should use and how much for the tranny and transfer case

Ok so i do have the Mazda m50d-r1 iv heard of people using redline mtl in replace of the atf is that possible and if so is it worth the $$

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