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Old 04-14-2011, 12:27 AM
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I have a 04 f150 5.4 going to change my transfer case fluid and noticed the book calls for mercon however all I can find is mercon v is that compatable to stick in my transfer case???
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Yea any newer spec of ATF will work just fine.
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That's What I figured but thanks
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how many miles does your truck have? do you know when ford recommends changing your t-case fluid?
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I have 170k on the truck not sure how often it's recommended to change if I find it in the owners manual I'll post it.
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No Mercon and Mercon V are different. You are not supposed to mix them. Usually Mercon is sold in a bottle that says Dextron/Mercon. That's like people who just put any oil on the shelf in, don't do it.
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What can happen if I were to stick mercon v in instead of just mercon?
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Was this ever figured out? I have read that Ford came out and said that any Mercon can be replaced by Mercon V. Is this true? Can I fill my t-case with Mercon V?
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Was this ever figured out? I have read that Ford came out and said that any Mercon can be replaced by Mercon V. Is this true? Can I fill my t-case with Mercon V?
Ford now has a specific fluid that it specs for transfer cases. Search Motorcraft transfer case fluid on google and it will pop up. About 12 bucks a quart, but the t case doesn't hold much.
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I've heard mercon v can cause it to explode. Get transfer case fluid..
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