2007年5月17日 · So the earlier comment about shudder complaints with Mercon V (or even Mercon) is a new one to me. In my reading Mercon is closer to a conventional fluid. Mercon V is semi-synthetic or blend. Their slight difference in viscosity is negligible imo. The ad pack in Mercon V is probably stouter with more anti-wear chemicals to prolong life.

2005年6月3日 · I have a '99 Cobra with the T-45 manual trans, and it uses regular Dexron III/Mercon ATF, and I would prefer to use Motorcraft but all I can find is Mercon V. I have read various forums while searching this, and some people have been using Mercon V fluid in their Dexron III/Mercon-specified transmissions.

2003年11月8日 · the mercon lv fluid is a deep red color, compared to conventional mercon v bright red fluid, and the color naturally darkens at relatively low mileage. IN SOME CASES, THE FLUID MAY APPEAR TO HAVE A GREEN TINT DUE TO DYE USED TO CHECK FOR LEAKS AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT.

2009年2月25日 · Mercon V was, in fact, recommended as a replacement for Dex II/III by pretty much every company that made it back about 15-20 years ago. For example, this from the 2014 data sheet for Havoline ATF Mercon V:

2010年8月7日 · The Mercon V bottles used to say 'synthetic' on them, but no longer do. It seems like Valvoline's printing, website, and technical departments are all on a different page. Last edited: Oct 27, 2011

2009年11月29日 · Sifting thru the choices for a Ford Mercon V Transmisson fluid change,---- and noticed that yes, Valvoline Mercon V is a full synthetic. MERCON®V ATF is a premium, full synthetic automatic transmission fluid engineered to be superior to conventional ATF...

2009年2月25日 · If the manual says Dex/Merc III, then you don't necessarily have to use Mercon V. Typically if an application is rated for Merc V, it is backwards compatible with Dex III, but not always the other way around. You don't mention the vehicle, but Valvoline Maxlife is about the best bang for the buck around and meets both those specs.

2020年10月28日 · Mercon V is probably close to the cost of Maxlife, and it works well in the transmissions it's specced for. Maxlife does seem to work as a Mercon V replacement, though. My area MaxLife is $17 per 4 qt bottle and MotorCraft is $25 per same. According to Valvoline tech MaxLife additivies surpase Mercon V additives.

2023年1月20日 · While Maxlife is a good option with that being said I do not believe it is a one size fits all type of situation with it. Maxlife claims to be compatible with Mercon V and Mercon LV, problem with that is Mercon V and Mercon LV are not compatible with each other. You might be stuck with Ford Motorcraft or Mobil 1

2009年10月12日 · • atf m-v (type m5) has a greater anti-judder specification than mercon®v atf. caution: • using atf other than atf m-v (type m5) in automatic transmissions designed to use atf m-v (type m5) may cause shift quality complaints. • using atf other than mercon®v in automatic transmissions designed to use mercon®v may cause transmission damage.