Does it matter what transmission fluid I use?

Does it matter what transmission fluid I use?

Some transmission fluids are very incompatible with different transmission types as they use different additives in the fluids. Your car transmission needs the correct fluid, as specified by your car manufacturer, to run correctly and to the fullest length of life.

Can I use ATF 4 instead of ATF 3?

ATF+4 is backward compatible with ATF+3 so you can use it with no issues.

What is the difference between ATF and ATF 4 transmission fluid?

ATF +4 is a synthetic fluid for finely-tuned transmissions, so if you use a non-synthetic ATF instead of ATF +4 in a car or truck that calls for it, you could damage the transmission. You may use ATF +4 in most applications that call for older Dexron and Mercon fluids.

Is ATF 4 the same as dexron?

ATF+4 has specific additives designed for specific Chrysler transmissions. The additives and the make up of the fluid keeps the transmission working properly. If you put the wrong fluid in at best it won’t shift right, at worst it will ruin the transmission. Dexron is the same thing only for Chevy vehicles.

What transmission fluid is compatible with Mercon V?

MaxLife ATF can be used where a MERCON V* fluid is recommended. *Ford and MERCON V are registered trademarks of Ford Motor Company.

Is dexron and mercon the same?

Dexron III and Mercon V are similar types of automatic transmission fluid, with the main difference being that Dexron is the formula developed by General Motors, while Mercon was created by Ford. Dexron III was released in 1993 and was designed to be compatible with all older GM models.

Is Mercon V synthetic transmission fluid?

Amalie Mercon® V ATF Synthetic Blend is a newly designed formulation for use in new Ford vehicle transmissions and transaxles.

Is Mercon ATF the same as Mercon V?

DEARBORN, MI – Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) has announced MERCON V as the replacement for MERCON Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF).

Can you mix Mercon and Mercon V transmission fluid?

Yes it would be ok. You could also just put Mercon in it.

What color is Mercon ATF?

Mercon V is the most common type of Ford Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) used in earlier year model Fords, it is very much like Dexron III. Dyed with Red color to detect leaks, It is a fully synthetic ATF.

Is Lucas Transmission Fix compatible with mercon?

This multi-vehicle ATF provides smooth shifting and eliminates chatter. Lucas ATF is recommended for use in both new and older vehicles including Japanese and European transmissions. Lucas Multi-Vehicle ATF is not recommended for use in CVT, Ford Type F, MB 236.12, GM Dexron® VI, MERCON® SP and MERCON® LV.