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Jul 10, 2011 | 10:16 PM

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zhilton

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Originally Posted by 05 f250 6 inch lift

I'm planning on changing my trams fluid an filter an seen it says to use mercon sp. I never heard of that b4. Hoping u guys can tell me the proper fluid to use. An how many quarts would I need.

Also seen a canister up on the passanger framerail that the lines go to the trans. Anyone know what that is.

Unless you have reason to believe you've had something "let go" internally, you don't need to drop the pan for the internal pick-up tube/screen. Just need to replace the external filter that's between the Passenger front wheel & bumper. You'll need 8 quarts exactly when you drain the pan. Here's where I get my filters & fluids for this project.

External Filter:
6.0 Liter Turbo Diesel Transmission Filters - Ford 6.0 Liter Turbo Diesel Motorcraft External Transmission Filter - Diesel Filters,Additives,brake rotors, and brake pads for Chevy, Dodge and Ford Diesel Trucks

Mercon SP:
Diesel Transmission Fluids - [XT-6-QSP] Motorcraft MERCON® SP Automatic Transmission Fluid - Quart - Diesel Filters,Additives,brake rotors, and brake pads for Chevy, Dodge and Ford Diesel Trucks

Jul 11, 2011 | 06:24 AM

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XB70

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Originally Posted by wulfman

You have to use mercron sp or the new LV, can get only at dealer and filter only at dealer. It takes 8 quarts when you drain the pan.

Try O'Reilly's for SP and LV.

Jul 11, 2011 | 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by XB70

Try O'Reilly's for SP and LV.

Ours doesn't have it and can't or won't order it.

Jul 11, 2011 | 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BobsF350

Maxlife is fully synthetic and a ford Mercon SP fluid its about 16.00 gallon

And a tranny is about 3 grand. I'll pay for the LV.

Jul 11, 2011 | 09:16 AM

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ATF Transmission Fluid Mercon SP, XT6QSP, Motorcraft

Transmission fluid LV, XT-10-QLVC, Motorcraft

http://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubricant...ERCON%20LV.pdf
http://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubricant...ERCON%20SP.pdf
http://www.fordexplorerclub.ru/Alex/..._table_atf.pdf

Jul 11, 2011 | 10:31 AM

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Ours doesn't have it and can't or won't order it.

I suggest you step away from the computer and call the corporate office and bitch.

Jul 11, 2011 | 11:44 AM

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Mark Kovalsky

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I've been using Valvoline MaxLife ATF with good success. It has a MERCON SP rating. I get it at Advance Auto.

Jul 11, 2011 | 02:20 PM

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Oh hell the trans god has spoken and it looks like we can use something else. Mr Mark will it mix with the mercon that is already in there.

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Jul 11, 2011 | 02:38 PM

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Motorcraft LV $4.79 SP $4.59 at O' Reilly's.

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/search/Mercon!s!Dexron/N0471/C0207.oap?mn=Motorcraft&mc=MOT

Jul 11, 2011 | 02:39 PM

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05 f250 6 inch lift

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I wood rather pay the extra money an get what it says to use than save a few bucks an risk my trans. I don't have 3 grands layin around to spend if my trans goes out.

Thanks for all ur help guys.

Jul 11, 2011 | 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Kovalsky

I've been using Valvoline MaxLife ATF with good success. It has a MERCON SP rating. I get it at Advance Auto.

Good to know! I will be using this for my next filter change and 8 quart drain/refill. I looked it up and it's also LV rated.

Jul 11, 2011 | 06:37 PM

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Mark Kovalsky

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Originally Posted by wulfman

Oh hell the trans god has spoken and it looks like we can use something else. Mr Mark will it mix with the mercon that is already in there.

If you have MERCON in a trans that requires MERCON SP you're going to have expensive problems. The TorqShift will not live long on MERCON fluid. Get it ALL out, not just what's in the pan, before damage occurs.

Jul 11, 2011 | 06:50 PM

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05 f250 6 inch lift

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Mark. Why did Ford put Mercon SP in this trans to start with then. An is there a way to do a complete trans flush at home.

Jul 11, 2011 | 07:17 PM

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Mark i don't have mercon in it i just didn't type SP , MERCON SP is what is in it and will the maxlife mix with it if i were to switch. You know you opened up a can of worms when you the TRANS go to guy has blessed another fluid.

Jul 11, 2011 | 07:43 PM

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Mark Kovalsky

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Originally Posted by 05 f250 6 inch lift

Mark. Why did Ford put Mercon SP in this trans to start with then. An is there a way to do a complete trans flush at home.

Because MERCON SP is a lower viscosity fluid that helps improve fuel economy AND it has other properties that the solenoids depend on. MERCON does not have it.

I don't have a good way to flush this trans at home. It isn't simple.

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Originally Posted by wulfman

Mark i don't have mercon in it i just didn't type SP , MERCON SP is what is in it and will the maxlife mix with it if i were to switch.

MERCON is a very different fluid than MERCON SP. It's like calling your truck and F150. It's not the same thing. I'm and engineer, we're precise!

You can mix the MERCON SP that is in it with the MaxLife.

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