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Old Mar 16, 2009
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Trans Fluid Change?

I purchased a trans fluid and gasket to replace my leaking gasket. My question is that it recomends for Mercon V and i noticed after the trans pan is off (Stupid Me) that the trans fluid i have is good for GM Dextron III and Ford Mercon. I am wondering If this fluid would be fine or should I go get Mercon V?
 
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Old Mar 16, 2009
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you have to use the Mercon V it will damage the trans using the wrong stuff.
 
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Thanks for not letting me wreck my trans lol.
 
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Dropping the pan & filter will take approx 5qts to refill. Maybe 6.. depending on how long it's sat.
(mercon V is expensive stuff)

Rich
 
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You tellin me it cost me almost 50 bucks that s***. I used Mobil 1 full synthetic.
 
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