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Can you substitute Mercon V for Dexron III or vice-versa?

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∙ 10y ago

Updated: 12/12/2022

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.

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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

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.

Is dexron and dexron III interchangeable?

Dexron III/Mercon automotive transmission fluid (ATF) is generally recommended as a replacement fluid for automatic transmissions meeting original equipment manufacturers (O.E.M.) performance requirements for current General Motors, Ford, other domestic and imported passenger cars, vans and light trucks where DEXRON II, DEXRON II-E, DEXRON III, AND Ford/MERCON fluids are specified.Dexron VI is a partial synthetic which properties exceed dexron III by 100% in every area. Dexron VI can not be interchanged or repalced with DEXRON II, DEXRON II-E, DEXRON III, DEXRON-III/MERCON.

What type of atf do you need for a 1994 tempo?

dexron iii /mercon

What transmission fluid does a 5.0 manual use?

Mercon/Dexron III

What type of transmission fluid for a ford ranger 4 wheel drive?

Mobil 1 ATF formulated for Mercon/Dexron III is good, but anything that is certified as "Mercon/Dexron III" compatible should be ok.

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 type of transmission fluid used in 1995 Mercedes S500?

according the Mercedes service manual the following are acceptable: castrol dexron III mercon atf f-30341 castrol transmax m-22257 / 22096 chevron atf dex III f-30108 / 30159 citgo multi purpose atf d-21571 exxon superflo atf dexron III F-30111 havoline atf mercon / dexron III F-30321 pennzoil atf d-21380 pennzoil atf f-30110 quaker state dexron III / mercon f-30161 sunoco atf dexron III / mercon f-30176 texaco atf dexron III / mercon f-30321 unocal multi purpose atf d-22413 / 22431 valvoline atf type d

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.

Is it better if I use Dexron III ATF instead of Dexron II in old made 1990 Toyota cars?

Better or not, really isn't the question. Dexron-II has been replaced by Dexron-III. Any transmission that used Dexron-II can now use Dexron-III. Fluids labeled Dexron-III/Mercon are also acceptable.

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