Is mercon and dexron III the same?
Mercon is a suitable replacement for Type H and Type CJ fluid, but not for Type F. Mercon V—the most common Ford ATF in late model Fords, it is very much like Dexron III. It is not compatible with earlier Mercon fluids, so it should neither be mixed with Mercon or Mercon V used to replace those fluids.
Are dexron and mercon compatible?
Formulated to meet the demands of most modern transmissions on the road today, Advantage® Uni-Syn LV DEXRON® VI/MERCON® LV ATF is also backward compatible with older GM Dexron specifications making it the perfect premium product to streamline your transmission fluid offerings.
Can you use DEXRON VI instead of DEXRON III?
Direct Replacement Dexron VI fully replaces Dexron III and prior evolutions of the Dexron fluids. Dexron VI works in any vehicle that requires ATF-A (the original automatic transmission fluid) or a Dexron variation.
What is Mercon dexron?
DEXRON III/MERCON ATF That’s why PEAK® DEXRON® III/MERCON® Automatic Transmission Fluid is formulated with select, highly refined base oils and specially balanced additives, as well as friction modifiers that provide smooth lockups required by both Ford and General Motors.
Is there a difference between DEXRON 2 and DEXRON 3?
The improvements in Dexron-III(F) include better friction stability, more high-temperature oxidation stability, and better material compatibility. Dexron-III(F) has the same low-temperature fluidity as Dexron-II(E), for better transmission performance in cold weather.
Can you substitute Mercon V for Dexron III?
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.
What kind of fluid does a Ford Mercon use?
Only time will tell. CAUTION – Ford labels their synthetic fluid Mercon V, which can be a bit confusing. If the manual says Mercon V, it’s calling for the synthetic fluid; if the name is Mercon without the V, that’s the regular Dexron III/Mercon ATF.
Which is better Walmart Maxlife or Mercon?
Walmart’s Supertech Mercon-V is syn blend and better. The Maxlife is fully syn and at $18/gallon very good. It’s the “Dexron” standard you’re looking for. And GM owns that. Ford’s equivalent is “Mercon”.