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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 08:54 AM
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Which ATF To Use?

...in my '96 E4OD..says to use Mercon, but all I can find is Mercon I, II, & III along with Mercon V which I know not to use. Any ideas on this?
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 09:04 AM
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Use Mercon V.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 10:28 AM
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You can use Mercon V (i do), it will be the better one at keeping your tranny in good shape. The only thing is it doesn't play well with other specifications, so the tranny has to be flushed and filled completely with Mercon V if you wish to use it.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 11:20 AM
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See this TSB:
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by subford
See this TSB:
The TSB doesn't mention if there would be an issue with mixing the old Mercon with the Mercon V.

And it would seem that my 92 F150 4x4 shouldnt have a problem using Mercon V in the transfer case and M5R2 manual transmission.

And isn't it true that Mercon V is a semi synthetic blend??
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 12:01 PM
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This is just for a top off...problem is, I don't know what's in there now.....almost certainly notMercon V.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 12:17 PM
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If it's just to top it off, and you're pretty sure it's not Mercon V, then use Mercon III.

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