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MERCON V is a Transmission Fluid for Fords and DEXRON-VI is a fluid made for GMs. Mercon and Dexron are NOT, nor have they ever been, the same thing. People got the idea that they were because traditional ATF meets the specs of both. It doesn't mean that they have the same specs. Mercon V and Dexron VI are non-interchangeable. Always read the label of any ATF you plan to use. GM, Ford and Chrysler all use different fluids so make sure that what you choose is correct!
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Can you substitute Mercon V for Dexron III or vice?
Yes . . . All dextron iii applications can use mercon v
Can you substitute Mercon V for Dexron III or vice versa?
Yes . . . All dextron iii applications can use mercon v
Does mercon v transmission fluid work in a 1991 buick?
No you need to use Dexron VI
Can you substitute Mercon V for Dexron III or vice-versa?
Dexron-III/Mercon (D/M) does NOT meet the Mercon V (M-V) or Dexron-VI (D-VI) rating and should NEVER be used in a transmission that requires M-V or D-VI. However, M-V and D-VI both exceed the D/M spec and can be used in a transmission that calls for D/M transmission fluid. Despite this, there is really no point in using M-V or D-VI in a transmission designed to use D/M because those transmissions do not get any added benefit from them despite M-V and D-VI being roughly double to triple the price of conventional D/M.
What is the difference between dexron 3 and mercon v?
one is for gm and mercon is ford now days they make a dexron mercon mix acceptable to both Dexron III and Mercon V have different specs. You should not use Dexron III in place of Mercon V.
What type transmission fluid ford 1995 e 250 econoline van?
Mercon, or Dex/Merc, or Mercon V. MOST fluids marked Dexron/Dexron III are also Mercon certified.
What is transmission fluid type for 2002 Ford Taurus?
You want to use MERCON V transmission fluid. Do not use MERCON/DEXRON III as this older version is not formulated to operate correctly in your transmission. The bottle must clearly specify MERCON V which has superceded the older MERCON/DEXRON III formulation.
What kind of transmission fluid to you need for a 2001 Ford Taurus?
Use any good quality MERCON V Fluid. The old specification specified MERCON / DEXRON III However, a TSB issued a few years ago specified that MERCON V fluids superscede, and will replace MERCON / DEXRON III.
Can you put dexron 3 and mercon mixed tranny fluid into a 1992 ford explorer?
Dexron is the GM name, while Mercon is the Ford name. Dexron III and Mercon V are essentially the same fluid. They make mixed fluids that are acceptable in either, so I wouldn't worry about it.
Can Fords use dextron 2 transmission fluid?
No, modern Fords use Mercon V, which is not the same as Dexron. Older models use plain Mercon which is usually dual-specced with Dexron III. Most generic fluids you buy are both Dexron/Mercon compatible, but are not equal to Mercon V unless it specifically says so. Dexron II is an obsolete fluid that is not used in any vehicle in recent decades, I don't know where you'd even get that.
What typr of transmission fluid for a 1999 Ford Taurus take?
All 1998+ Transmissions Takes MERCON V. DO NOT USE MERCON/DEXRON III IT WILL DAMAGE YOUR TRANSMISSION.Depending on transmission work done in the past, 1996+ Transmission may take MERCON or MERCON V.If in doubt, use MERCON V.
What transmission fluid is match for 98 buick century?
Dexron V or VI
