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Old Feb 20, 2020 | 07:00 PM
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I have a 1986 F150 5.8 L with a C6 tranny just got it rebuilt no one can tell me what fluid goes in it says on the dipstick it takes Dexron 2 they no longer Make so what's my alternative
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Old Feb 21, 2020 | 12:59 AM
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Dexron 2 was the current ATF at that time. All subsequent (higher) numbers are backward-compatible. But to find the current recommended juices, try the Quick Reference Charts on the Ford website:
www.fcsdchemicalsandlubricants.com
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Old Feb 21, 2020 | 05:23 AM
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Use DEX/MERCON if you can find it. MERCON V is backward compatible if you cannot find DEX/MERC..
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