mercon v or dexron/mercon?
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Diesel Enthusiast
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From: Waynesboro,PA
mercon v or dexron/mercon?
for a 01, i will be towing everyday, pretty heavy (upwards of 25k total), 61k on it (unknown what has been done though, i just bought this). Advance Auto says mercon 5, but my tranny mechanic says dexron/mercon...sooooooooooooooo?????
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Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Clinton UT
The 5 is better and might as well run something way better that exceeds both ratings! Change the filter and run some synthetic it is worth the extra pennies for sure.
wix 58968 filter
Automatic Transmission, 4R100 Initial Fill..........6.5 quarts
Automatic Transmission, Total Fill
4 speed 26 Plate 4R100..........17.7 quarts
4 speed 20 Plate 4R100..........17.1 quarts
wix 58968 filter
Automatic Transmission, 4R100 Initial Fill..........6.5 quarts
Automatic Transmission, Total Fill
4 speed 26 Plate 4R100..........17.7 quarts
4 speed 20 Plate 4R100..........17.1 quarts
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Mason City, Iowa
All mercon/dexron is is a "universal" fluid for both GM and ford. Our universal ATF is works the same...meets several specs. Mercon is just a ford product. You do want to be sure your fluid meets the mercon spec. Now I may be mistaken but I don't believe plain mercon is even available anymore. They've gone to the mercon V, SP and LV these days??
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From: Waynesboro,PA
appreciate it.my one mechanic told me the v is much better too...i got a new filter, and a bigger cooler to go with it...i'll get me some v and get to work this weekend!!! appreciate it fellas!
