XL-12 vs ATF
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XL-12 vs ATF
A transfer case drain and fill has pinged my radar. My question is what is better to use, Ford Transfer Case Fluid XL-12 or ATF.
My understanding is that originally, Mercon was recommended, but when that was replaced with Mercon V, Ford came out with XL-12, which is essentially Mercon but specifically for the transfer case.
So since Mercon V is backwards compatible it should be fine, but should I use XL-12 instead?
My understanding is that originally, Mercon was recommended, but when that was replaced with Mercon V, Ford came out with XL-12, which is essentially Mercon but specifically for the transfer case.
So since Mercon V is backwards compatible it should be fine, but should I use XL-12 instead?
Transfer Case Fluid is recommended by Ford Motor Company for use in transfer cases driving front axles on Ford, Lincoln and Mercury AWD/4X4 vehicles. For use in transfer cases where MERCON® ATF was previously recommended. Do not use in AWD vehicles equipped with a transaxle
Motorcraft® Transfer Case Fluid is manufactured with high-viscosity index, premium-quality, hydroprocessed base oils and specially designed performance additives to provide increased protection against deposit, rust, corrosion, and wear and maintains proper viscosity at extreme temperatures
Do not use in automatic transmissions, manual transmissions, power take off units (PTU) or fluid couplers
Part Number XL-12
Specification Number ESP-M2C166-H
Motorcraft® Transfer Case Fluid is manufactured with high-viscosity index, premium-quality, hydroprocessed base oils and specially designed performance additives to provide increased protection against deposit, rust, corrosion, and wear and maintains proper viscosity at extreme temperatures
Do not use in automatic transmissions, manual transmissions, power take off units (PTU) or fluid couplers
Part Number XL-12
Specification Number ESP-M2C166-H
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