mercon instead of mercon V
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From: N.C.
mercon instead of mercon V
the local shop did a transmission flush and put mercon instead of mercon V is that going to do any damage to the trans. right now it shifts really good but...that is the question tks.... by the way my truck is a 1998 4.6 automatic not sure what trans i have but the dip-stick clearly says mercon V . Any comments please?:santa:
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From: Rogers, AR
That's right! Make them put Mercon V in it or you will lose your tranny! Tranny shops seem to be illiterate when it comes to reading the dipstick. You should not have to pay again to have it flushed and refilled with the proper fluid.
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From: Eau Claire / Milwaukee, WI; USA
Yes get them to Flush the system and put in MERCON V.
From what I've read else whare in these forums. Ford Switched to MERCON V in 1998 because of transmission failures with MERCON.
As an alternative you could get an addative made by LUBEGARD.
LUBEGARD M-V Supplement or LUBEGARD PLATINUM® Universal ATF Protectant
Either of them will convert Standard MERCON to MERCON V. Lot's of shops use them so they don't have to stock the higher costing MERCON V.
Doug
From what I've read else whare in these forums. Ford Switched to MERCON V in 1998 because of transmission failures with MERCON.
As an alternative you could get an addative made by LUBEGARD.
LUBEGARD M-V Supplement or LUBEGARD PLATINUM® Universal ATF Protectant
Either of them will convert Standard MERCON to MERCON V. Lot's of shops use them so they don't have to stock the higher costing MERCON V.
Doug
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From: Chino Hills, Ca
A lot of shops are making that mistake! Hell, one shop I went to wanted to top off my trans with "multi-purpose atf" . Good thing I saw them and stopped them.
I'd demand for a flush and refill also.
I'd demand for a flush and refill also.
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From: Cincinnati, OH
Direct from the manual of the F-150
Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage fluids, such as
MERCON and MERCON V. These dual usage fluids are not to be used in
an automatic transmission that requires the use of MERCON type fluid.
However, these fluids may be used in transmissions that require MERCON V type fluid.
MERCON AND MERCON V type fluids are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON and MERCON V. Use of transmission fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCON and MERCON V) in an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON may cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the reccomended fluid may cause transmission damage.
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Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage fluids, such as
MERCON and MERCON V. These dual usage fluids are not to be used in
an automatic transmission that requires the use of MERCON type fluid.
However, these fluids may be used in transmissions that require MERCON V type fluid.
MERCON AND MERCON V type fluids are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON and MERCON V. Use of transmission fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCON and MERCON V) in an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON may cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the reccomended fluid may cause transmission damage.
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