Need advice on refilling Transmission
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How many times do I have to say this??? 
The 99, 00, and 01 Lightning transmissions require Mercon fluid, not Mercon V.
DO NOT use Mercon V in your Lightning.
Don't be a dipstick, READ your tranny dipstick and the Lightning supplement in your owners manual. It clearly states "Mercon ATF 15.0L".
Direct from the Lightning supplement:
"Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Mercon and Mercon V are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix Mercon and Mercon V".
Fix the damn FAQ and get this straight.
The 99, 00, and 01 Lightning transmissions require Mercon fluid, not Mercon V.
DO NOT use Mercon V in your Lightning.
Don't be a dipstick, READ your tranny dipstick and the Lightning supplement in your owners manual. It clearly states "Mercon ATF 15.0L".
Direct from the Lightning supplement:
"Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Mercon and Mercon V are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix Mercon and Mercon V".
Fix the damn FAQ and get this straight.
Last edited by mracer; Aug 1, 2001 at 01:02 AM.
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From: Warner Robins, Ga, CSA
She'd probably seen....
you right after a few 'hog' killin's...how 'bout them chitlin's BBQMAN? (hehehehe)
Originally posted by MRBBQMAN
Seems like the EPA would mandate a drain plug on tranny pans. every DIYer that ever installed a shift kit, put maybe what,, a gallon or so, of tranny fluid back to mother earth. the last one i did, my wife saw my "bloody arms" and thought the truck fell on me. So good luck der Speedy, the lift will be a godsend. if you shift back and forth from drive to reverse "gently", it helps to refill the convertor before your first test drive, then get ready to add a few qts more ( as most have already said) piece of cake
Seems like the EPA would mandate a drain plug on tranny pans. every DIYer that ever installed a shift kit, put maybe what,, a gallon or so, of tranny fluid back to mother earth. the last one i did, my wife saw my "bloody arms" and thought the truck fell on me. So good luck der Speedy, the lift will be a godsend. if you shift back and forth from drive to reverse "gently", it helps to refill the convertor before your first test drive, then get ready to add a few qts more ( as most have already said) piece of cake
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Originally posted by mracer
How many times do I have to say this???
The 99, 00, and 01 Lightning transmissions require Mercon fluid, not Mercon V.
DO NOT use Mercon V in your Lightning.
Don't be a dipstick, READ your tranny dipstick and the Lightning supplement in your owners manual. It clearly states "Mercon ATF 15.0L".
Direct from the Lightning supplement:
"Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Mercon and Mercon V are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix Mercon and Mercon V".
Fix the damn FAQ and get this straight.
How many times do I have to say this???
The 99, 00, and 01 Lightning transmissions require Mercon fluid, not Mercon V.
DO NOT use Mercon V in your Lightning.
Don't be a dipstick, READ your tranny dipstick and the Lightning supplement in your owners manual. It clearly states "Mercon ATF 15.0L".
Direct from the Lightning supplement:
"Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Mercon and Mercon V are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix Mercon and Mercon V".
Fix the damn FAQ and get this straight.
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From: On the side of the Road attempting to explain 135 miles per hour
Thanks for the advice gentlemen.
Jarm',
I'm draining the converter as I have 28k on the ticker and it's time for fresh fluid throughout.
Ole,
I sent you an email. No problemo on starting @ 1:00. gives me time to prep for "surgery."
Jarm',
I'm draining the converter as I have 28k on the ticker and it's time for fresh fluid throughout.
Ole,
I sent you an email. No problemo on starting @ 1:00. gives me time to prep for "surgery."