⚙️ Drive smoother, quieter, and smarter with Ford’s XL-3 additive!
The Genuine Ford Fluid XL-3 Friction Modifier Additive is a 4 oz. precision-engineered formula designed to reduce chatter and hypoid gear noise in limited-slip differentials. Made in the USA and trusted by Ford, it enhances lubricant performance by lowering surface friction, ensuring a quieter, smoother driving experience.
Manufacturer | Rain-X |
Brand | Ford |
Model | XL-3 |
Item Weight | 5 ounces |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | XL-3 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Exterior | Painted |
Manufacturer Part Number | XL-3 |
OEM Part Number | 0, XL-3, XL3 |
J**Y
Thankfully, it stopped my transmission shutter
The transmission in my Ford van developed a shudder after 185,000 miles. I saw a video on YouTube showing someone tried this additive and it worked for him. So, I followed the instructions to pump out as much fluid as possible and replace with new fluid while adding this additive. Thankfully, I haven’t had another shutter in the hundreds of miles I’ve driven since.
C**G
Works fine but WOW super strong smell!!
The product is fine. Works as advertised but the smell is like hypoid gear oil on steroids!My rear diff has a dipstick which also serves as the fill port. Did the job outside, but threw the bottle away in the garage, along with a rag. Wow, the garage and first floor of the house reek, even with all remnants of the job bagged up in the back of the truck outside.Use caution!!
B**N
Well it's good and it's stinky!
I have a 2000 ford E350 ambulance with a 7.3 powerstroke diesel engine. 3 yrs ago I had to have the rear differential clutch pack replaced. I think he replaced the gears as well. He told me it will chatter a bit but would go away. It did chatter a bit but didn't go away. Recently it has gotten worse so I ordered 2x4oz. bottles of this stuff. It came in 2 separate boxes. I did order them alone due to other reviewers' warning about the smell and they weren't kidding. I also ordered a.big fluid syringe to "inject" it into the pumpkin. I have a prosthetic leg and some back issues due to a disc replacement surgery. This makes it hard for me to get under the truck so I took it to my friends shop. He had one of his young guys do the job for me. I won't lie, I also didn't want to touch the stuff. It stinks. Bad. The whole garage smelled of the stuff even still packed in the boxes. I put it in the side compartment of my van to bring it to the shop. I felt bad, the guy got it all over his hands and i.know it's going to be hard to get off. I hope he is allowed to sleep in the house tonight! Anyway by the time I got home the chatter seems to be.gone. I will have to do some serious sharp turns and reversing on an incline to know for sure, but it already is better doing normal driving with normal turns. I put 8 oz. In because that is what I saw as a recommendation for my differential. Anyway it's good stuff but it stinks. I left the syringe and boxes and empty bottles for him to dispose of!!
J**N
Works great
Used Royal Purple 75w140 and additive. Rear-end chatter is gone after 75 miles. Will purchase again. Don't mind the odor, you won't smell it again after the job is done.
I**T
Great product bad packaging
The fluid is super good the only problem was the packaging, it was like double bag but a protective band around the top wasn’t enough to keep it from spilling, the odor is super strong that my house smelled like that for 2 days. It should be pack with more protection and not in a plastic packaging.
S**G
Didn't order the right item
I ordered the wrong item. Works with Ford transmissions and not Chevy.
R**K
Great product.
Great product. Ok packaging. It comes with a plastic snip tip cap also. Very convenient!
B**B
It works
Took 15 minutes to add to 2017 Lincoln Navigator transmission suffering from shudder between 40-55 mph in 4th and 5th gear. Take fill cap and dipstick out of trans while vehicle is running in park with parking brake on and wheel chocked...might as well check fluid color and level while at it. Once that is out of the way, added 4oz to transmission and literally only needed a 8mm to remove two bolts for undertray and a 19 mm wrench to remove the fill/dipstick cap near the catalytic converter. Try not to burn yourself on the converter since the vehicle is running in park with parking brake on but you really would need to try to burn yourself because there is plenty of room. I literally did this on my back in the driveway as soon as my wife got home and it took 15 minutes. I took it for a drive and it steadily and quickly improved in about 10-15 minutes of driving.
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