Can I use Type F instead of dexron?
RAY: If you put Dexron, Mercon or Chrysler 7176 transmission fluid in just about any transmission, it will perform just fine. And in transmissions that are not designed for it, Type F fluid will cause rough shifts, and can even cause damage by making the torque converter engage before it should.
Is ATF and type f the same?
General Motors referred to its ATF as Dexron II and Ford’s specified fluid was labeled Mercon. Ford first produced its own ATF in 1967 and referred to as Type F. The name comes from Ford’s specification number for the fluid, ESW M2C33-F.
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. However, Mercon LV and Mercon V are not compatible, so any Ford vehicle manufactured before 2008 requires Mercon V.
What type of ATF fluid do I need?
Dexron III/Mercon – This is one of the most common fluids on the market. Most GM and Ford units call for this type of ATF, as well as many imports. If your owners manual recommends any form of Dexron, or any Mercon – other than Mercon V – this is the fluid you want.
Can Mercon V replace dexron 3?
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. It is not compatible with any other fluid, either.
What’s the difference between DEXRON and Mercon fluids?
Type A and Type A, Suffix A—very old transmission fluids superseded by Dexron and Mercon. Equivalent to Mercedes-Benz Sheet 232.2. Dexron, Dexron II, IID, and Dexron IIE—these are the original GM Dexron ATFs and are no longer licensed by the company, having been superseded by Dexron III]
Which is better type F or Dextron III?
The newer fluids had to be made as tranny temperature got higher and the F fluids just couldn’t take high temps. Around here, the racers I talk to are using Mercon 5 including Powerglides. This is one of those question that will never have consciences just like which is better Ford or Chevy.
Can A Dexron fluid be used in a Chrysler transmission?
Among the myriad of fluid choices available, when it comes to most pre-electronic transmissions, the good news is that all the new ATFs are compatible. That means Dexron-VI is safe for use in all GM transmissions back to the beginning. The same is true for Chrysler transmissions calling for ATF+4 (unless Dexron was specified).
Is there a Type F transmission fluid equivalent?
It appears Ford auto transmissions require Type F transmission fluid, but this is nowhere to be found around here, even on the internet. I can only get Dexron II or III. So is there a compatible equivalent to Type F fluid ? It’s for a 1979 V6 2.8L C4 transmission.
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