Which Tranny Fluid??!!
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 357
Likes: 0
Which Tranny Fluid??!!
'96 full sized Broncho with 5.4L. Not sure which auto tranny is in it.
Took it to Jiffy Lube yesterday for their $90.00 tranny flush service. I just noticed that Mercon is recomended (on the dip stick and in my Haynes manual). The invoice says they put Dextron III in it. Will this be, or is this a problem?
Took it to Jiffy Lube yesterday for their $90.00 tranny flush service. I just noticed that Mercon is recomended (on the dip stick and in my Haynes manual). The invoice says they put Dextron III in it. Will this be, or is this a problem?
Postmaster
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 4,968
Likes: 3
From: So Cal
Most fluids are Dexron and Mercon compatible, I have not seen any that weren't except as metnioned next. I think the only time you have problems is with real old trannies that use type F or the real new ones that require Mercon V(?)
Good Luck,
Jim Henderson
Good Luck,
Jim Henderson
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 116
Likes: 0
From: Athol, Idaho
I would use what the dip stick says.
The old C4 and C6 need the Type F. Dextron or Mercon will not be on those dip stickes cause mine is a 72
I do not know about the new ones! I agree with Jim, I don't think there is a difference. I think it is a trade mark thing more than anything. Call your local tranny shop. They will know.
The old C4 and C6 need the Type F. Dextron or Mercon will not be on those dip stickes cause mine is a 72
I do not know about the new ones! I agree with Jim, I don't think there is a difference. I think it is a trade mark thing more than anything. Call your local tranny shop. They will know.
