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I always use universal synthetic ATF that covers Mercon V. Synthetic seems to be a bit quieter, although that may just be me convincing myself of that.
I always use universal synthetic ATF that covers Mercon V. Synthetic seems to be a bit quieter, although that may just be me convincing myself of that.
I'm always a bit nervous going to synthetic well north of 100k, but at least that probably addresses the 'better viscosity' concerns of using the proper stuff.
I have heard of mercon causing more pump noise. I would recommend just sticking with type F. You can find it at any auto parts stores. I even still see it at gas stations.
I have heard of mercon causing more pump noise. I would recommend just sticking with type F. You can find it at any auto parts stores. I even still see it at gas stations.
Being a ford tech, I can tell you that Mercon V doesn't make it any louder than type f from my own experience
Being a ford tech, I can tell you that Mercon V doesn't make it any louder than type f from my own experience
You would know better than me. Do you know if ford changed the power steering pump design at all after this era of trucks? I noticed that's when they stopped saying to use type F.
You would know better than me. Do you know if ford changed the power steering pump design at all after this era of trucks? I noticed that's when they stopped saying to use type F.
I don't believe they did, but they don't even use type F in dealerships anymore because everything is replaced by Mercon V or Mercon LV. There isn't much to change on a power steering pump other than pressure or pulley size conidering it is just a simple belt driven pump for hydraulic fluid
EDIT: I would also just like to add that Ford PS pumps are just loud in general.
I don't believe they did, but they don't even use type F in dealerships anymore because everything is replaced by Mercon V or Mercon LV. There isn't much to change on a power steering pump other than pressure or pulley size conidering it is just a simple belt driven pump for hydraulic fluid
EDIT: I would also just like to add that Ford PS pumps are just loud in general.
I was more concerned about the seals. That's why I stuck with type F(don't want synthetic with 23 year old seals). Ford pumps are louder due to the design using spring loaded slippers unlike the Saginaw pumps.