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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 01:27 PM
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Thanx Bilbo,

That's kinda what I've been doing over the years with my F150, although having to use a transfer pump down the dipstick hole.

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Old Aug 19, 2005 | 12:23 AM
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What could be wrong with using Mobil 1 ATF? It meets the Ford MERCON spec (not MERCON V).
 
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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 09:12 PM
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It's a little different with transmission fluid. Synthetic transmission fluid has different lubricating qualities that if used in the wrong transmission can actually cause excessive slippage and wear out/deteriorate the clutches real fast.

Engine bearing/etc are made out of metal, and too much lubrication is not a bad thing. Transmission clutches and bands are different - there's supposed to be a certain amount of friction.
 
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