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Originally Posted by 6869
I suspected, that it had to do with synthetic vs. non synthetic oil.
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Originally Posted by LARIAT1
The diff. is that the new fluid is syn. which makes it have double the life of the old fluid. Instead of 30,000 miles to change, switch to the Mec. v it now is 60,000 miles to change.
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Originally Posted by cujet
Not sure about the following but here is what I heard from the ford tech at the dealer.
he says that mercon V is a synthetic version of ATF and therefore helps the trans last longer.
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Mercon is Mercon. Original formula Mercon is no longer offered by Ford. Original formula Mercon spec transmission fluid is made by other lubricant manufacturers and the label on the bottle will indicate such specs.
Mercon V is
Mercon V. There is also a
synthetic blend version of Mercon V. They are not all the same. Click on the links for further information. Refer to the
FCSD Chemicals and Lubricants Catalog.
The formulation of Mercon V, by itself, is not the sole deciding factor to when you will need to change your fluid. Nowhere on the label of Mercon V does it specify a mileage for fluid changes. On different vehicles with Mercon V as the factory fill, the owners manuals and maintenance schedules suggest different guidelines; from simply checking the fluid, to lifetime fluid. The best thing to do is to check your fluid regularly, and then use your dipstick to gauge when you need service.
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Originally Posted by 6869
Do you know, or have you seen MERCON V on the shelfs in any car & truck accesories store in your area? It does not seem to be availabel in my area.
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Originally Posted by cujet
I have not been able to find syn mercon V at the local auto parts so for the time being I have to buy it at ford.
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Motorcraft XT5QM Mercon Automatic Transmission Fluid
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