transmission/transfer case fluid
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I changed the fluid in my Mazda 5 speed today. I could not take the crummy shifting anymore. I had intended on running Redline but no one local carries it. So I picked up 3 quarts of Pennzoil Multi-Vehicle ATF. The fluid is semi synthetic and claims to meet Dexron III, Mercon, Mercon V standards and almost anything else that does not require type F. The difference is unbelievable. It shifts so much better over the Valvoline ATF which was only in there two years and about 22,000 miles. You may want to consider this fluid in your ZF.
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From: AZ.
Originally Posted by Rockledge
Go with Motorcraft Mercon Synthetic. Good product, good value, OEM spec.
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I was (am) under the impression that Motorcraft Synthetic Mercon is actually the Ford-recommended fluid for the ZF-5 tranny in a Ford Diesel, no?
In any event, as can be seen from this TSB (Article No. 01-15-7), there is definately a Synthetic Mercon ATF (Part # XT-2-QSM), and it is even the recommended fluid in a couple of trannies.
As BlueRanger points out, it's probably a little harder to find. I bet some dealerships don't even keep it in stock. But if you go to the parts counter and order it, you can get it.
In any event, as can be seen from this TSB (Article No. 01-15-7), there is definately a Synthetic Mercon ATF (Part # XT-2-QSM), and it is even the recommended fluid in a couple of trannies.
As BlueRanger points out, it's probably a little harder to find. I bet some dealerships don't even keep it in stock. But if you go to the parts counter and order it, you can get it.
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