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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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Trans fluid type?

I am draining the trans (auto) on my E99 F350.

What kind of fluid should I use.

The manual says Mercon but all that seems to be available these days is Mercon V.

Are these two compatable?

Can I go ahead and use Mercon V in my auto trans?

Thanks for all the help.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 09:28 PM
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In 2006 ford changed it's stance on using mercon v in mercon applications. I believe in your manual it says not to, but now ford says it's ok. That still bothered me, so I use amsoil synthetic in mine. Hope this helps!
 
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 05:51 AM
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Mercon V is the replacement for it, no issues using it.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 06:34 AM
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Indeed. Mercon v is now the correct fluid to use for ALL applications that previously specified Mercon.
 
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Trans Fluid

That is what I thought but could not find confirmation.

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