Power Steering Flush?
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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
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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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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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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There's also a BIG difference between a partsMAN and a parts clerk.
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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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I think a lot of guys are switching to a Compatible Synthetic fluid
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what about this one from amsoil?
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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.
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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
-Mike
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