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I am looking to pack the CV joints on my 2001 Ford Focus that I take to track days. The joint on the car are ridiculously overbuilt so even the cheap parts store imports work just fine. The problem is, after a few events, the grease turns to one part gold liquid, two parts swamp muck. I have a...

I am in the process of rebuilding a World Class T-5 trans and since I have little desire to repeat the process, I would like some recommendations on which fluid to use. I have heard from some that GM synchromesh works well in these gearboxes, does it make a difference if mine is a Ford sourced...

Is there a way to determine the service life of an engine that is used in racing events before it fails and without a tear down? The reason that I ask is that I have a Focus with a DOHC Zetec that I take to track events. It has approximately 2700 on track miles on the engine and 76000 total...

While a very limited data-point, I was back at Virginia International Raceway this weekend. In February, I ran Mobil 1 0w-40 and burnt off about 1/2 qt over the weekend. This weekend, I switched to the Belgian made Castrol Syntec 5w-40 and experienced zero oil consumption. Car is a 2001 Focus...

So what oils meet the global DLD-3 specs outlined here?

Since there seems to be an enormous amount of knowledge resident here, I ask: Where can I find the details on manufacturer specific long-life oil specifications? I have all the data I need on ACEA and Global DLD, but can find nothing on what the specific standards are for: • BMW LL-01/98 •...

I have a Focus ZX3 (2.0 DOHC Zetec) and would like to fit a larger filter for the reason outlined in this thread. The Zetec filter has a 16 psi bypass valve according to Wix. The larger SBF filter has a bypass valve (I was incorrect in the other thread) but it is set at 11 psi, again per Wix...

I run my DOHC Zetec Ford Focus at local road course HPDEs. I have installed an Autometer mechanical temperature gauge in the oil pan and the car has no oil cooler. The gauge unfortunately has no calibrations beyond 280F, but if you look at the degrees it takes to move the needle per degree of...

Long time lurker, first post. Has anyone found an alternative to the Ford specified fluid (XT-M5-QS) for the MTX-75 manual transmission? I have been running Redline D4 ATF as it met the specs for the fluid the QS superseded and it has served me well. However, I am always open to suggestions and...