Is that the best to use?
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2002 Nissan Maxima 6spd 14.2@98mph "it may or may not be street legal"
2009 Chevy HHR Panel - My office
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Originally posted by 86VickyLX View Post
That stuff's expensive, IIRC. Is there any known issue with using DexMerc like I did on my wife's Cavalier?2012 Mazda5 Touring | Finally working on the LTD again!
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Good choice on the new converter, Andy.
I bought a brand name Mercon V for $48/ case (12 qts).
I serviced the AOD in my red car for years with Dex/ Merc, draining the whole thing, and converter. That was before I knew about Mercon V. I never had any issues, though, so I'd suspect it was fine.**2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302: 5.0/ 6 spd/ 3.73s, 20K Cruiser
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**2012 Harley Davidson Wide Glide (FXDWG):103/ Cobra Speedsters/ Cosmetics, 9K Poseur HD Rider
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The V is the updated reccomendation from Ford. It supposedly has better lubrication properties. it does seem to shift a little smoother in my Towncar vs the Dex/Merc that it previously ran. Running Dexron III / Mercon won't kill it. Its what the transmission left the factory with. For a used tranny with unknown history, I really wouldn't have a problem throwing 3 gallons of cheap Dex/Merc fluid in there but if its a fresh trans, or one you know works properly and you wish to keep it as long as practical, the better fluid probably isn't a bad idea.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
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Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousersComment
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That's what Ford recommends you use. Though, since you're swapping in a trans filled with what ifs, you can use the Dex/Merc stuff. And then the next time you service the trans (if all is well) fill it with Mercon V.Originally posted by Andypot1985 View PostComment
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Yeah, Mercon V is a LOT more expensive than DexMerc. I found Coastal DexMerc at AutoZone.com for more like $50 for a 5-gallon pail.
Though, Nate's $4/quart isn't as awful as might be. Was that from a nationwide distributor?2012 Mazda5 Touring | Finally working on the LTD again!
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Yea the best i can find the V is $60 a case2002 Nissan Maxima 6spd 14.2@98mph "it may or may not be street legal"
2009 Chevy HHR Panel - My office
1988 Lincoln Town Car - The new love of my lifeComment
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I get a little discount from a local auto parts store, because I am friends with the owner.**2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302: 5.0/ 6 spd/ 3.73s, 20K Cruiser
**2006 MGM,"Ultimate": 4.6/ 2.73/ Dark Tint, Magnaflows, 19s, 115K Daily Driver
**2012 Harley Davidson Wide Glide (FXDWG):103/ Cobra Speedsters/ Cosmetics, 9K Poseur HD Rider
**1976 Ford F-150 4WD: 360, 4 spd, 3.50s, factory A/C, 4" lift, Bilsteins, US Indy Mags, 35s Truck DutiesComment
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