Transmisson serviced...kinda?
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From: Kansas
strokin it7.3...I put recomended motorcraft oil back in it ($2.46 a quart). I was able to put 9qts back in it. The oil really wasn't that bad and it only had 20k on it. I was more interested in seeing what, if anything was in the bottom of the pan. Have had some issues with the transmisson since my accident back in Dec. and while on a snowmobile trip to the mountains where I had to pull some long steep hills with a 4 place enclosed trailer. Thanks for the advice.
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Originally Posted by PSNut
I believe the Torque Drive is rated for Mercon ONLY.Not Mercon V.
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I recently did my trans service and used a new Penzoil product. Penzoil Mercon V multivehicle semi syn. ATF. I thought all Ford torque converters had drain plugs in them. Mine did, I was suprised at how small the plug was, 1/8" NPT I believe it was, not like the the older ones. Suprise to me that some of you didn't have drain plugs. I wish I had done a little more research before doing the service, I would have done the Sonnax at that time! Oh well whats a few qts. of fluid anyway? Also serviced transfer case with same. Changed front and rear diff with Quaker State Full Syn 75W-90 and added a bottle of the old "good" Ford friction modifier. The real stinky stuff. Works like a champ though. Any thoughts on the 75W-90 as opposed to 75W-140?
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Originally Posted by Drive Blue
I recently did my trans service and used a new Penzoil product. Penzoil Mercon V multivehicle semi syn. ATF. I thought all Ford torque converters had drain plugs in them. Mine did, I was suprised at how small the plug was, 1/8" NPT I believe it was, not like the the older ones. Suprise to me that some of you didn't have drain plugs. I wish I had done a little more research before doing the service, I would have done the Sonnax at that time! Oh well whats a few qts. of fluid anyway? Also serviced transfer case with same. Changed front and rear diff with Quaker State Full Syn 75W-90 and added a bottle of the old "good" Ford friction modifier. The real stinky stuff. Works like a champ though. Any thoughts on the 75W-90 as opposed to 75W-140?
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Originally Posted by Lushman
I thought you were NOT supposed to use Mercon V!? [/url]
Don't worry about it, it's their trans, not yours. And many seem to believe that since MERCON V is a newer fluid than MERCON it MUST be better!
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Thanks for the confirmation Casey! I knew it was bad and could cause some major problems in our transmissions just didn't realize what it did!
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From: Carson
I'm sorry, I mis-stated Pennzoil Multivehcle as being Mercon V. It meets/exceeds the requirements of Mercon and MerconV and in the data sheets it is acceptable for all except the 2004 5spd. http://www.pennzoil.com/products/trans_fluids/mv_atf.html
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Last edited by Drive Blue; Mar 28, 2006 at 08:46 PM. Reason: Goofed again
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Originally Posted by Drive Blue
I'm sorry, I mis-stated Pennzoil Multivehcle as being Mercon V. It meets/exceeds the requirements of Mercon and MerconV and in the data sheets it is acceptable for all except the 2004 5spd. http://www.pennzoil.com/products/trans_fluids/mv_atf.html
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From: Durham, NC
Originally Posted by hink10
You don't want to use anything that is formulated to be Mercon V compatible even if it says it's Mercon compatible also. I use Mobil 1, but at the end of last year they reformulated it to be Mercon V compatible. I called Mobil and they said do not use it. I did happen to find enough of the old stock to do one more change.
For reference, here is Amsoil's BS:
http://www.amsoil.com/faqs/faq4.aspx
Last edited by Bob Ayers; Mar 29, 2006 at 07:44 AM.
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From: Coal Valley, Illinois
Originally Posted by Drive Blue
Lushman, Casey, hink, Thank you for the advice, looks like I've got my work cut out for me this weekend with another filter change etc. Perfect time to install the sonnax.
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you will want to do a COMPLETE flush to get all of that mercon V out. go buy two cases of oil, you will need about 19-20 qts.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...nsmission.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...nsmission.html
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On the Amsoil topic, that is why youuse the Amsoil Torque-Drive since it is not MerconV rated: https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/atd.aspx (This info thanks to Kris!)