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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 03:59 PM
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ATF Fluid

Hi All,
I have a 2004 F250 6.0 with automatic.
I'm going to drain the transmission from the plug and change the external filter. What brand of fluid are you using?
I went to wallyworld but nothing had the MERCON SP or LV rating. I would hope I could find something in 1 gal jugs. Any suggestions? brands?

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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 04:12 PM
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That's all that's recommended for your truck
 
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 04:33 PM
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go with the new fluid LV. Ryder fleet products sell it.

LV $3.91
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SP $4.91
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Ringwood1
Hi All,
I have a 2004 F250 6.0 with automatic.
I'm going to drain the transmission from the plug and change the external filter. What brand of fluid are you using?
I went to wallyworld but nothing had the MERCON SP or LV rating. I would hope I could find something in 1 gal jugs. Any suggestions? brands?

Thanks
Personally, I would Not use anything other than SP or LV...find your local Ford dealers parts distributor...there is one...you just have to ask around....prices are much better from them.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 05:37 PM
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LV is approx. a buck per qt. cheaper than SP at our local dealers.
 
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