Ravenol MTF-2 or MTF-3 ???

[FiSTerMr]

i bought my car in October and now when it gets below 30,1st and 2nd gets really hard to engage and 3rd feels a little notchy but after it warms up it feels fine.Been thinking about the Ravenol and might do it sooner then later.Hopefully its not as bad as the focus st tranny oil I did.That was a disaster as there was no room to put the allen key at the bottom hole.

so easy to do. you don't even need to raise vehicle, but ramps do give you more room.

 

[TyphoonFiST]

I believe MTF-3 is the recommended choice for those in cooler climates, sub 40 winters, etc.

This is my next fluid change for the Trans. In the spring....or just stick with MTF-2

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[Negi]

so easy to do. you don't even need to raise vehicle, but ramps do give you more room.

I do have ramps so much more comfy doing it that way.Installing my Greddy exhaust and cobb rmm tomorrow with a buddy of mine.

 

[FiSTerMr]

I do have ramps so much more comfy doing it that way.Installing my Greddy exhaust and cobb rmm tomorrow with a buddy of mine.

This is what I have rigged up. I forget the size of the hose maybe 1/2 inch, but I'm not sure, just regular clear PVC.

The fill plug will be easy to find. It's facing forward on the trans. Make sure you're able to crack that open before you pop open the drain plug, just in case.

The valve is available at any auto parts store which is a standard size for a soda bottle / oil bottle.


2017 w/Recaros - bone stock

 

[green_henry]

... The fill plug will be easy to find. It's facing forward on the trans. Make sure you're able to crack that open before you pop open the drain plug, just in case.
...

Good advice! But just get it started and leave it be until most of the fluid has drained -- if you open it too far initially, the fluid will spray your lower suspension

I like that valve, too!

 

[FiSTerMr]

Good advice! But just get it started and leave it be until most of the fluid has drained -- if you open it too far initially, the fluid will spray your lower suspension

I like that valve, too!

Thanks!

 

[TyphoonFiST]

Does no one use the built in Tube that comes with the bottle?

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[green_henry]

Does no one use the built in Tube that comes with the bottle?

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I haven't tried Ravenol yet. Is its tube long enough to fill from above the engine?

 

[TyphoonFiST]

I haven't tried Ravenol yet. Is its tube long enough to fill from above the engine?

Na...I removed my ST200 Airbox....that is why I used the built in one as I do remember. Takes me about 5 mins. To remove it also....BTW.... I have the tube just like some others have used....you can get them from local parts stores.

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[FiSTerMr]

Does no one use the built in Tube that comes with the bottle?

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I was waiting for you to say something....
I regretted not adding that side note just for you.

I don't like their built-in system, much prefer working from up top, better control, imo

2017 w/Recaros - bone stock

 

[SteveS]

You can buy a funnel like that at a motocross parts dealer. With a valve between the funnel and the tubing.

 

[TyphoonFiST]

I was waiting for you to say something....
I regretted not adding that side note just for you.

I don't like their built-in system, much prefer working from up top, better control, imo

2017 w/Recaros - bone stock

Funny guy!

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[FiSTerMr]

You can buy a funnel like that at a motocross parts dealer. With a valve between the funnel and the tubing.

They sell them at a regular parts stores as well. I just went with the valve only so I can attach my own bottle. Also cuz it's cheaper

2017 w/Recaros - bone stock

 

[EintrachtAdler]

Hey I just saw this thread and it's my exact question! I am moving to Montana with my FiST for 3 years. Would I be better suited by the MT-3 then? I was just about to bu

Been running MTF-2 now for 2 seasons in Mn where it gets to -20 to -30 below zero. NO COMPLAINTS....its perfectly fine. It gets upper 90s in the summer also....Best fluid change I've done period.

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Hey I just saw this thread and it's my exact question! I am moving to Montana with my FiST for 3 years. Would I be better suited by the MT-3 then? I was just about to buy the MTF-2 before I saw this. Thanks for the help!

 

[TyphoonFiST]

Hey I just saw this thread and it's my exact question! I am moving to Montana with my FiST for 3 years. Would I be better suited by the MT-3 then? I was just about to bu


Hey I just saw this thread and it's my exact question! I am moving to Montana with my FiST for 3 years. Would I be better suited by the MT-3 then? I was just about to buy the MTF-2 before I saw this. Thanks for the help!

Just Buy MTF2! Way better choice!

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[danbfree]

Ramps and a $6 - 26" hose funnel off amazon like THIS to fill from the top is all you need, there's enough room and hose length to not have to remove air box... Tried the pump up method when I did mine, it sucked.. lol.

 

[danbfree]

Hey I just saw this thread and it's my exact question! I am moving to Montana with my FiST for 3 years. Would I be better suited by the MT-3 then? I was just about to bu


Hey I just saw this thread and it's my exact question! I am moving to Montana with my FiST for 3 years. Would I be better suited by the MT-3 then? I was just about to buy the MTF-2 before I saw this. Thanks for the help!

Normally you'd go with MTF-3 as it's slightly thinner for super cold areas, but that's assuming you drive a FiST in the dead of winter a lot, so depending how deep the snow gets, you may not be driving it much in full blown winter unless you plan on leaving it stock height or higher and using snow tires, etc... But if you plan on driving your low clearance FWD car mostly when it's not full on super cold deep snow winter it shouldn't matter much, just go with MTF-2 for the hard driving in the summer... if you do drive it when it's super cold, just go easy for the first few shifts and let it warm up... Yes, I mention full blown deep snow winter a lot intentionally so you can consider how much you'll actually be driving it then.

 

[flat_lander]

Ramps and a $6 - 26" hose funnel off amazon like THIS to fill from the top is all you need, there's enough room and hose length to not have to remove air box... Tried the pump up method when I did mine, it sucked.. lol.

That blows. [emoji23]

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