4R100 fluid
Post Fiend
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From: Sioux Falls, SD
Need Mark K. to look at the specifications. Says it is compatible with Mercon V applications, but it is also listed as SP.
http://www.nulon.com.au/products/Ful...mission_Fluid/
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http://www.nulon.com.au/products/Ful...mission_Fluid/
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Cargo Master
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Need Mark K. to look at the specifications. Says it is compatible with Mercon V applications, but it is also listed as SP.
100% Synthetic Multi Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid - Nulon Products Australia
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100% Synthetic Multi Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid - Nulon Products Australia
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From: Damon (South East Texas)
MERCON® SP Automatic Transmission Fluid
Motorcraft® MERCON® SP is a premium-quality fluid designed, engineered and recommended by Ford Motor Company specifically for use in Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles that require MERCON® SP type fluid. This product also provides excellent performance in electronically controlled automatic transmissions. Check Owner’s Guide or Workshop Manual for correct applications
Motorcraft® MERCON® SP is manufactured with premium base oils and specially designed performance additives, which provide excellent shifting characteristics at high and low ambient temperatures, excellent thermal and oxidation resistance. It provides wear protection and inhibits the formation of gum, sludge, lacquer and foam. It also provides protection against rust and corrosion. MERCON® SP is friction modified for smooth transmission operation while guarding against transmission shudder
Specifically designed for improved durability and torque handling capacity in TorqShift™ transmissions
Do not use in transmissions requiring MERCON® V, MERCON® LV, Continously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid, Motorcraft® Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid, FNR5 Automatic Transmission Fluid, or Type F Fluid
This is the part that is confusing because the Nulon ATF specs say it will work in both applications.
Motorcraft® MERCON® SP is a premium-quality fluid designed, engineered and recommended by Ford Motor Company specifically for use in Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles that require MERCON® SP type fluid. This product also provides excellent performance in electronically controlled automatic transmissions. Check Owner’s Guide or Workshop Manual for correct applications
Motorcraft® MERCON® SP is manufactured with premium base oils and specially designed performance additives, which provide excellent shifting characteristics at high and low ambient temperatures, excellent thermal and oxidation resistance. It provides wear protection and inhibits the formation of gum, sludge, lacquer and foam. It also provides protection against rust and corrosion. MERCON® SP is friction modified for smooth transmission operation while guarding against transmission shudder
Specifically designed for improved durability and torque handling capacity in TorqShift™ transmissions
Do not use in transmissions requiring MERCON® V, MERCON® LV, Continously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid, Motorcraft® Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid, FNR5 Automatic Transmission Fluid, or Type F Fluid
This is the part that is confusing because the Nulon ATF specs say it will work in both applications.
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Roland hit it in his post. The biggest differences between SP and the other Mercon specs is the viscosity. SP has a lower viscosity than the Mercon V fluid. I'm not saying that the fluid will not work - just need to make sure it's not too low for the 4R100.
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From: lakeland, Tn
Mercon V will work in the 4r100 but i was told by a trans mechanic not to mix the two. Don't know what will happen but i have since heard it by several not to mix so i went back with the traditional mercon when i put in my transgo and flushed the system. Don't know if i would take that to the bank but thats my .02
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I would also send Mark Kovalsky (post #10) a PM to get his input. What caught my eye was that the Nulon fluid states good for Ford Mercon V and SP applications.
From the info I have read Mercon V requires a minimum viscosity of 6.8, the SP requires a viscosity of 5.5 to 6.
The Nulon website shows it has a viscosity of 7? So how can it be used for both applications? Just want to make sure before you make the purchase.
From the info I have read Mercon V requires a minimum viscosity of 6.8, the SP requires a viscosity of 5.5 to 6.
The Nulon website shows it has a viscosity of 7? So how can it be used for both applications? Just want to make sure before you make the purchase.
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Thats another possibility Chunder. If you can find a more economical fluid locally, marked Dexron III, its the same as MERCON, and could be used.
I still use only MERCON and find it widely available under the Castrol, Pennzoil, Valvoline, etc. (and other) brands.
FWIW.
I still use only MERCON and find it widely available under the Castrol, Pennzoil, Valvoline, etc. (and other) brands.
FWIW.
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Cargo Master
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From: Man Cave
Still waiting to here back from Nulon.
Next question. If I follow the steps here
Changing ATF Fluid in a E4OD and 4R100 transmission .: Articles will that flush the all the old oil out (mind you it is only six months old) and leave me with clean synthetic?
Next question. If I follow the steps here
Changing ATF Fluid in a E4OD and 4R100 transmission .: Articles will that flush the all the old oil out (mind you it is only six months old) and leave me with clean synthetic?
Cargo Master
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From: Archdale,N.C.
Heck,if its that high down under,maybe we can check shipping and ship a good choice to him.