I totally agree ^^

 

Keep in mind if it matters to you that the Valvoline is not licensed by ford. Even the bottle states "ATF for Mercon V Applications" instead of "Valvoline Mercon V".

Valvoline.com > Products > Valvoline > Automatic Transmission Fluid Valvoline > ValvolineŽ ATF for MERCONŽ V applications

I use Castrol Transmax Mercon V, it can be found really reasonable at times.

 

Wow, good catch!

Reps sent!

Stewart

 

how about Castrol Transmax Mercon V (ATF) Automatic Transmission Fluid?
Castrol Transmax Mercon V (ATF) Automatic Transmission Fluid (1 Quart) 06818: Advance Auto Parts
and what trans Filter? I need to change on my 2000 Excursion V10.

Thanks John

 

As per Mark K the 4R100 trans "filter" is actually more of a screen and does not need to be changed out. And a trans fluid flush is the only way to actually change out ALL of the ATF in these transmissions, so dropping the pan to even see that screen isn't needed.

 

I doubt very much if there is a difference, and it surely won't affect the quality of your life.

 

Here is Mark Kovalsky's recommended 4R100 fluid change instructions.

Changing ATF Fluid in a E4OD and 4R100 transmission - Ford Trucks

Even though he don't recommend changing the filter, I do it at about 100k to 120k just to check for sediment in the pan/magnet more than anything. The pan gasket is reusable, so try not to destroy it.

I've been using the Castrol Transmax in my 05' for the last few changes. Works well as far as I can tell...lol. I also use it in the transfer case.

 

Changed out or just changed? Also I agree, I would never drop the pan. That is a filter but it is large and efficient enough so it would never contaminate unless you had a full blown clutch failure, etc.

 

The thing is, how do we know that there is not multi-use fluid in that bottle? We've been told for years not to put multi-use in these transmissions. I'm not chancing it.

 

Per that link, your answer is found right in the description:

Stewart

 

HERE is one example of a full synthetic MERCON V.

 

Come on bromo it doesn't say V anywhere on that can/bottle.

 

It says Ford Mercon V further into the description...

 

Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF meets or exceeds the requirements of:

• JASO 1-A
• Ford MERCONŽ V

Maybe it does.

 

The last time I bought some Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF it did say MERCON V on the bottle. If it hadn't I would not have purchased it.