V.W. recomends you use d.o.t. 3 brake fluid
It is important to know the fluid capacity of a car. The 1998 Jetta holds approximately two liters of transmission fluid, which would be a little over 2 quarts.
It is important to maintain the fluid levels of a car with the correct fluid types. The transmission fluid type for a 1998 VW Jetta is Universal ATF or ATF 1 fluid.
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid in your 5 speed manual transmission
You can use any SAE certified transmission fluid in your 1998 Ford escort manual transmission. Make sure the transmission fluid is for your manual transmission and not an automatic transmission.
and automatic transmission does not require tranny fluid, as it is a "manual" and not automatic
To change the transmission fluid on the manual 1998 Ford Escort ZX2, drain the fluid from the drain hole near the speed sensor. Then refill the fluid using the plug in the side of the transmission.
Manual transmission fluid type ....... MERCON automatic transmission fluid. - Haynes Manual #36071 - 1993-2005 Ford Ranger Pick-ups.
Its gear oil
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid for the automatic and 5 speed manual transaxles according to the owners manual
According to the 1998 F150 owners manual , the 5 speed manual transmission takes Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid ( YES , ATF ! )
If it's the same as the 1998 Ford Ranger , the 5 speed manual transmission takes Motorcraft MERCON ATF ( automatic transmission fluid )
It is ATF