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Jun 20, 2012 | 10:21 PM

TAT2DUP81

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Tranny fluid change

Am wanting to change trans oil and wondering does it matter if oil is SP or the other? LV? Also how many quarts with drain and external filter change?

Jun 20, 2012 | 11:06 PM

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8 quarts to drain the pan.

8-9 quarts of you drop the pan.

The external filter holds very little - maybe a few cups.

Jun 20, 2012 | 11:16 PM

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But does it matter which fluid brand?

Jun 21, 2012 | 01:14 AM

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Mercon SP or LV.

I have read about folks successfully using Valvoline MaxLife. This product says that it is Mercon SP and LV compatible.

Jun 21, 2012 | 08:11 AM

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Am wanting to change trans oil and wondering does it matter if oil is SP or the other? LV? Also how many quarts with drain and external filter change?

You can actually mix the 2 fluids.

Jun 21, 2012 | 08:22 AM

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Ok thanks guys. Prob try RP cause we sell at work

Jun 21, 2012 | 04:04 PM

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If you use something other than SP or LV, you should do a full heated flush so you aren't mixing different fluids. Only about half the fluid comes out when you just drain and refill.

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Jun 21, 2012 | 09:14 PM

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If you use something other than SP or LV,

If you use a fluid that doesn't have a MERCON SP or LV rating also plan on replacing the transmission. This transmission is VERY sensitive to the right fluid.

Jun 21, 2012 | 09:31 PM

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What's difference in SP and LV???

Jun 21, 2012 | 09:32 PM

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Valvoline Maxlife specifically says that it is appropriate for SP systems. Personally I do not like the idea of seal conditioners, but folks are using it.

http://www.valvoline.com/pdf/maxlife_atf.pdf

Even though I know of a person that has used a Royal Purple transmission fluid for 3+ years and has had ZERO issues, I am retracting my statement on it since their web site product brochure says it is NOT recommended for SP / LV systems.

Jun 21, 2012 | 09:35 PM

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Yeah I read that at work. I didn't see anything stating it was safe

Jun 21, 2012 | 09:40 PM

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Mercon LV info

LUBE REPORT: Ford Unveils New Transmission Fluid

I don't think that I would go 150k on the fluid. I will probably stick to 30k intervals

Jun 21, 2012 | 09:52 PM

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See dealership had to rebuild tranny when I purchased. It was used FYI. But they should have record of fluid correct ?

Jun 22, 2012 | 08:20 AM

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Mercon LV info

LUBE REPORT: Ford Unveils New Transmission Fluid

I don't think that I would go 150k on the fluid. I will probably stick to 30k intervals

Owners manual states 30,000 miles.