Mercon SP is back and will be in stock for a long time now. (previously they had run out of stock because Ford informs them that LV fluid is superseded and replaced SP. )

Is Mercon SP the same as LV?

MERCON SP and MERCON LV are different lubricants.they are real for very similar ford cars… In particular, SP fluids are suitable for Ford 6R60 and early 6R80 transmissions, while LV fluids are suitable for later 6R80 and 6R140 transmissions.

Can I use Mercon LV instead of Mercon SP?

To reduce complexity, Ford Motor Company allows repairs on all previous 5R110 automatic transmissions with MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid. This has to do with rehydration and rehydration. The mix of MERCON® LV and MERCON® SP in the 5R110 transmission is acceptable.

What is the difference between Mercon and Mercon SP?

« …the biggest difference between the SP and the two older Mercon sizes is the viscosity requirement. The SP requires a kinematic viscosity of 5.5 to 6 mm2 per second at 100 degrees Celsius, while the minimum requirement is 6.8 For Mercon and Mercon V.

Is Mercon SP discontinued?

Went to my local Ford dealer today to buy a few liters of spare Mercon SP and was told they are no longer in stock as it has been replaced by a Mercon LV.

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What is the equivalent of Mercon LV?

The bottle says it is Ford certified for Mercon LV applications. Later, I did some research and found two other certified products: Castrol/Transmax ATF fully synthetic multi-vehicle transmission fluid Available from Autozone and Silver State Dex VI / Mercon LV ATF.

Is the Mercon V still being made?

Dearborn, Michigan — Ford Customer Service (FCSD) has announced that MERCON V replaces MERCON Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). « All gearboxes recommended for MERCON ATF are now available Services MERCON V,” said Ron Romano, FCSD Service Lubricants Technical Specialist.

Is mercon SP a synthetic transmission fluid?

yes Synthetic! !

What is SP fluid?

jet ski MERCON SP A premium fluid recommended by the Ford Motor Company for use in Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles requiring MERCON SP type fluids. MERCON SP is friction-modified for smooth transmission operation while preventing transmission chatter.

How much transmission fluid can the 5r110w hold?

The capacity of these units is upwards 18-20 quarts Depends on cooler, pan, etc.

Is the Valvoline MaxLife ATF compatible with the Mercon SP?

yes. MaxLife ATF can be used where MERCON V* fluids are recommended. *Ford and MERCON V are registered trademarks of Ford Motor Company.

What is a TorqShift Transmission?

TorqShift is a Five-speed rear-wheel drive unit There are actually six forward speeds with gear ratios depending on whether the transmission is running in hot or cold mode…for 2nd gear, the overrunning clutch is applied to give a 2.20 gear ratio. Third gear offers a 1.54 ratio, the same as second gear on the 4R100.

What liquid does the 5r110w need?

15. Remove the dipstick and add a new LE 1150 Mercon or (« LE » 7500 Monolec Power Fluid for server services and HD applications). The Mag-Hytec oil pan will hold 16 quarts or 7.5 quarts of oil on a 4 x 4 stock sump, total capacity is now about 24 quarts when both the torque converter and cooler are drained.

Can I use Mercon V instead of mercon?

The simple answer is, if your transmission requires a Mercon V… You can’t replace the Mercon III. Mercon V has some special « frictional properties », while Mercon III does not. If the manual says to use Mercon V, use V.

What is mercon SP used for?

it provides Wear protection and inhibits gum, sludge, lacquer and foam formation. It also provides rust and corrosion protection. MERCON SP is friction-modified for smooth transmission operation while preventing transmission chatter.

What replaces the Mercon ATF?

Dearborn, Michigan — Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) announced MERCON V As a replacement for MERCON Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Production and licensing of MERCON will cease from July 1st.

What transmission fluids are compatible with Mercon SP?

Since the Mercon LV is designed to meet the needs of most modern transmissions, it is compatible with Older GM Dexron Specifications.

Can you mix Mercon and Type F?

Generally considered A quart or two of F and the rest of the C4 filled with Mercon works fine.

What is Mercon V?

Motorcraft® MERCON® V Yes Recommended Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid Ford Motor Company for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles requiring MERCON® V or MERCON® type fluids. This product also provides excellent performance in electronically controlled automatic transmissions.

What is Motorcraft Transfer Case Fluid?

Motorcraft® transfer case fluid uses High viscosity indexpremium hydrotreated base oils and specially designed performance additives to provide increased protection against deposits, rust, corrosion and wear and maintain proper viscosity at extreme temperatures.

Will Mercon LV replace Mercon V?

these years, The original Mercon was replaced by the Mercon « V », Mercon « SP », Mercon LV and the latest liquid Mercon ULV. Ford has upgraded the Mercon’s specs over the years. Newer fluids are not always backward compatible with previous fluids.

Is Motorcraft Mercon V fully synthetic?

Mercon V is the most common Ford automatic transmission fluid (ATF) used in early Ford models and is very similar to Dexron III.Stained in red to detect leaks, it is Fully synthetic ATF.

Is Mercon V the same as power steering fluid?

Mercon V is backward compatible And can be used in place of Mercon. There is also an alternative called Valvoline Dex/Merc that can be used to replace the original Dexron III or Mercon products.