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Old Oct 1, 2004 | 08:16 PM
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need advice

Hello everyone, this is my first time posting, please excuse any mistakes i may make.
I took my 2003 7.3PSD to the dealer at 17000miles to have the transmission fluid changed. Upon reading some posts in this forum regarding mercon/mercon V fluid, i looked at my invoice. On the invoice it stated that they flushed the fluid with mercon V. I called the dealer and they stated that mercon V is the correct fluid. Any one have some advice as to what i should do about the fluid. Should i pay for the correct fluid change myself, or try to have the dealer do it? Do you know of anywhere i can find some evidence stating that mercon V is the incorrect fluid?

And i also have one more question. What is the proper gearing to switch to after adding 35X12.5X16 SuperSwamper SSR's.

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Old Oct 1, 2004 | 09:40 PM
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it says specifically in my owners manual not to use mercon v or even a mercon/mercon v fluid. i would make the dealer do it at no charge if it says that in you manual as well
 
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Old Oct 1, 2004 | 10:37 PM
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It will say what tranny fluid to use on the dipstick.
 
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