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Jourdan_D

12-20-2011 10:21 AM

what type of tranmision fluid 1978 f150

I have a 1978 f150 4x4 ranger xlt with an automatic tranmision. Check my fluid yesterday and it is not even on the dip stick:-arrgh what type of tranmision fluid do i need to put in?

thanks,
David

co425

12-20-2011 10:23 AM

Should use standard A.T.F.

Rogue_Wulff

12-20-2011 10:25 AM

Originally, it took type F. Many of the rebuild kits are now saying to use dexron/mercon. Type F is getting harder to locate these days.

Jourdan_D

12-20-2011 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue_Wulff (Post 11176067)

Originally, it took type F. Many of the rebuild kits are now saying to use dexron/mercon. Type F is getting harder to locate these days.

thanks for the replies guys. my dad (who gave me the truck) said he thought it was dexron but wasnt sure. thanks for the help!!

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