What kind of transmission fluid do I need for a Ford?
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.
Are all dexron fluids compatible?
Yes, DEXRON-VI fluid can be used on any vehicle type that calls for DEXRON transmission fluid.
Can you still get dexron 3 transmission fluid?
Dexron VI fully replaces Dexron III and prior evolutions of the Dexron fluids. GM manufactured the liquid for compatibility with transmissions requiring earlier versions of the fluid. GM’s newest vehicles require the use of Dexron VI in the transmissions, however.
Can you substitute brake fluid for transmission fluid?
PS/ATF/brake fluid should be largely interchangeable in a pinch, same for motor oil and gear oil, but a “fluid” should not be substituted for an “oil” or visa versa. These fluids are, in fact, all very different.
What transmission fluid is compatible with dexron 3?
Dexron VI fully replaces Dexron III and prior evolutions of the Dexron fluids. GM manufactured the liquid for compatibility with transmissions requiring earlier versions of the fluid. Dexron VI works in any vehicle that requires ATF-A (the original automatic transmission fluid) or a Dexron variation.
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).
What kind of fluid do you use in a Ford transmission?
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. Should not be used in a transmission requiring Ford Type F. Mercon LV—the latest Ford ATF, it is factory fill in 2008 and later Fords. The LV stands for “low viscosity.”
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Type A and Type A, Suffix A—very old transmission fluids superseded by Dexron and Mercon.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II, IID, and Dexron IIE—these are the original GM Dexron ATFs and are no longer licensed by the company, having been superseded by Dexron III]
What kind of fluid does a Ford Mercon use?
The same is true for Chrysler transmissions calling for ATF+4 (unless Dexron was specified). Ford’s Mercon V is also safe for early transmissions. The only exception is the 1977 to ’81 Ford transmissions that require Type-F fluid. When is the last time you changed your transmission fluid?