I'm including the list of fluids in the car, since I learned a few things when selecting these, maybe this will help someone else.
The T5Z transmission is using Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF, as required (not gear oil). The brake system is using Valvoline Synpower full synthetic brake fluid; this exceeds DOT 3 and 4, but is not DOT 5. The 8" rear axle is using Valvoline 80W-90 non-synthetic gear oil, with a small bottle of friction modifier from the Ford parts counter. The non-synthetic oil with a small bottle of friction modifier was required for the Auburn differential back there. The engine oil is Red Line 10W30 Synthetic Oil - 1 Quart, Pack of 12
. The engine builder suggested that weight, and Red Line told me that their oil has enough zinc (1200ppm) and phosphorous (1330ppm) for a flat tappet cam like mine. (Here's a great Hot Rod article from a couple years ago that discusses flat tappet cam failure.)The coolant is the old-style green stuff from Texaco (not pictured). Not sure why I pictured the Stabil, but I use a little of that too in the high-octane gas.
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