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Mar 13, 2014 | 03:57 PM

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Power Steering Flush?

I'm looking into doing a power steering flush to our 2005 F250 with about 95,000 miles.

I was just wondering I know it takes special transmission fluid and see here on the site that it takes Mercon V ATF but when I checked at the auto part store they tell me it takes Mercon LV?

They recommended me to use Valvoline Max Life Full Synthetic Multi-Vehicle ATF. They said it is recommended for Dex/Merc & Mercon LV.

Before I do anything I want to double check?

I found another local auto part store who carries the Motorcraft Mercon LV but again I want to double check?

Do I go with any of these or do I just go to dealership and just buy something from there?

Thanks again, Ory

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Mar 13, 2014 | 04:22 PM

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I just found another auto part store that carries Vavoline Mercon V ATF & Castrol Mercon V?

I'm hoping to do the flush tomorrow

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Mar 13, 2014 | 04:26 PM

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I just found another auto part store that carries Vavoline Mercon V ATF?

I'm hoping to do the flush tomorrow

The power steering takes Mercon V. The transmission takes Mercon LV or SP. They are NOT compatible and should not be mixed.

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Mar 13, 2014 | 04:45 PM

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The power steering takes Mercon V. The transmission takes Mercon LV or SP. They are NOT compatible and should not be mixed.

So Valvoline or Catrol Mercon V would be ok? I wonder why the guy at auto part store when he checked his computer told me Mercon LV when I told him I was doing a power steering flush?

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Mar 13, 2014 | 05:27 PM

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So Valvoline or Catrol Mercon V would be ok? I wonder why the guy at auto part store when he checked his computer told me Mercon LV when I told him I was doing a power steering flush?

Because most autoparts stores don't have a clue what these trucks really need to be maintained correctly. That's why we're here.

There's also a BIG difference between a partsMAN and a parts clerk.

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Mar 13, 2014 | 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by npccpartsman

Because most autoparts stores don't have a clue what these trucks really need to be maintained correctly. That's why we're here.

There's also a BIG difference between a partsMAN and a parts clerk.

You had me laughing reading this!!!

Thank you so much for all the info and you're right! The reason I'm here because with this site I keep doing the correct things for my truck.. Thanks again!

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Mar 13, 2014 | 10:13 PM

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I think a lot of guys are switching to a Compatible Synthetic fluid

Power Steering/HydroBoost Flush

Ford Super Duty Power Steering Flush | Superdutypsd.com

Power Steering/HydroBoost Filter

Ford Super Duty Power Steering Filter | Superdutypsd.com

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Mar 14, 2014 | 10:09 AM

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what about this one from amsoil?
AMSOIL Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid

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Mar 14, 2014 | 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BLADE35

I think a lot of guys are switching to a Compatible Synthetic fluid

Power Steering/HydroBoost Flush

Ford Super Duty Power Steering Flush | Superdutypsd.com

do these links apply to the 6.0l too?

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Mar 14, 2014 | 02:43 PM

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Here is a video of the steering flush on a 2004 6.0L. It's better if the front wheels are off the ground. This truck was parked on gravel.

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Mar 14, 2014 | 04:39 PM

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As I recall, the guy in that video made a mess. I ran a clear line from the brake booster to a container on the ground and crimped the old line running to the ps reservoir. This way, nothing leaked anywhere and I could see when the fluid ran clear while I added fluid. I did not bother to lift the front end off the ground but did turn the steering box to help flush.
-Mike

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Mar 14, 2014 | 05:36 PM

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As I recall, the guy in that video made a mess. I ran a clear line from the brake booster to a container on the ground and crimped the old line running to the ps reservoir. This way, nothing leaked anywhere and I could see when the fluid ran clear while I added fluid. I did not bother to lift the front end off the ground but did turn the steering box to help flush.
-Mike

Yes he did. He didn't put the line he disconnected at a higher level. You can see a moist area by the cowling.

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