Type of Transmission fluid?

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Old Aug 27, 2016 | 09:26 PM
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Type of Transmission fluid?

I have a 1994 F150 5.0 4x4 manual 5 speed. Replacing my clutch and have been trying to figure out what type of transmission fluid to replace it with when I have it all back together. Any advice? Autozone gave me automatic transmission fluid, STP DEX/MERC. Does that make sense?
 
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Old Aug 28, 2016 | 09:53 AM
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Close, but not exactly what's recommended. ATF that meets Mercon V spec is what you should use.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2016 | 10:13 AM
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Close, but not exactly what's recommended. ATF that meets Mercon V spec is what you should use.
So I do need ATF?
 
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Old Aug 28, 2016 | 02:21 PM
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Yes, the transmission takes ATF, not gear lube.
 
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Perhaps you should include what you are driving, year and model in your question.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2017 | 02:45 PM
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He did, 2 years ago. See first post.
 
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