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Fluid level is low. I want to add some more fluid. I have no clue what fluid was in there when I purchased the vehicle. Is there anyway to tell the difference in fluids?
Half the websites say you can not mix Type F and Dexron at all ever or it will destroy the transmission. The other websites say no problem mixing.
Should I just add some type F? Should I just wait and get the fluid changed? Is it ok to drive it a little low? It’s been flaring between 2-3 gear recently.
What year model C-6 would help, as would reading the dip stick, Let us know. I "think" was about 1976 or 7 they changed the spec. Type F was earlier, has different friction.
Dex/Merc is a good sub for the CJ spec ...I was cautioned to base it on initial fill, my '77 was original with the CJ fluid and never been rebuilt.
CJ had a yellow look, but as I understood it from an industry guy,it used whale oil as an ingrediant, it is "No More". Dex III/Merc or just "Dex/Merc" is good, and I still have some saved. Searches now indicate Mercon or Mercon V is OK.
I've never tried type F in mine, nor will I. Knew a guy who did, it changed to harsh shifting. Don't know what long term effects were.
Do you think I would be ok to add a quart of type F for the short term until I can get the fluids changed or just wait it out and baby it if I need to drive it?
Do you think I would be ok to add a quart of type F for the short term until I can get the fluids changed or just wait it out and baby it if I need to drive it?
The main difference between F and the others is the slippage you'll get. unless you're drag racing or heavy towing you'd probably never notice the difference, older Ford automatics were designed for type F. just do it.
The main difference between F and the others is the slippage you'll get. unless you're drag racing or heavy towing you'd probably never notice the difference, older Ford automatics were designed for type F. just do it.
i’d verify, I know they changed to mercon in 77. The former Ford trans engineer guy that posts on this forum, Mark Kovalsky is constantly adamant about using the right one. Afaik the clutch material is different depending on which one it uses. I know my 82 bronco took mercon
Yes they changed in the late 70's. Op didn't say what year he has so since he was talking trpe F i assumed it was an earlier one. maybe not.
I wouldn't be afraid to use Type F in any c6 but if it calls for mercron that's what I'd use. seems like DEX II III is what substitutes for if I recall.
I’m having trouble understanding why this is such an ordeal. Just fill the darn thing with some type of fluid. Don’t run it low and “baby” it. Even under normal load you’ll smoke clutch packs due to lack of fluid.
Honestly, I don’t know why you even want to change the fluid. If it smells burnt, your trans is done anyway. No amount or type of fluid is going to fix it. In fact, when a transmission is older or on the way out you’ll make the situation worse by changing the fluid because you just drained out all of the friction material from the clutches that was suspended in the fluid and helping them to apply. Add something in there to the appropriate level for now. Later, just drop the pan for a filter change and refill again. If the fluid is burned, you’re in for a rebuild eventually no matter what.
I’m having trouble understanding why this is such an ordeal. Just fill the darn thing with some type of fluid. Don’t run it low and “baby” it. Even under normal load you’ll smoke clutch packs due to lack of fluid.
Honestly, I don’t know why you even want to change the fluid. If it smells burnt, your trans is done anyway. No amount or type of fluid is going to fix it. In fact, when a transmission is older or on the way out you’ll make the situation worse by changing the fluid because you just drained out all of the friction material from the clutches that was suspended in the fluid and helping them to apply. Add something in there to the appropriate level for now. Later, just drop the pan for a filter change and refill again. If the fluid is burned, you’re in for a rebuild eventually no matter what.
Half of the stuff I read online said Do Not Mix atf fluids. The other said no problem to mix.
I can’t get a good read on the dipstick. Wiped clean, reinstall and remove and fluid is all up and down the dipstick. No idea how much is in there.
Half of the stuff I read online said Do Not Mix atf fluids. The other said no problem to mix.
I can’t get a good read on the dipstick. Wiped clean, reinstall and remove and fluid is all up and down the dipstick. No idea how much is in there.
when are you checking it? While running and hot right? it can be hard to see but I know it's doable. It'll only be hard if you just added fluid through the dip stick tube and it will take a while for it to all run down into the pan
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