I use plain OLE MERCON...what else is there for me ??

[Slade]

Hey there,

My 93 Ford Tempo uses plain old MERCON.
What are my options ?

Slade

 

[eljefino]

Is this the manual transmission tempo from another thread?

Mobil 1 ATF, dexron/mercon rated, would work okay. Probably only takes ~2 qts.

 

[Slade]

Hey there,

I have asked things about this Tempo in other
threads but, more on the lines of SERVICING.
IE: procedures and all. The Haynes manual
isn't very specific. They JUST ASSUME the tranny
is good for the life of the car regardless of
life. Go fig.

Slade

 

[Ray H]

Any current Dexron III is compatible with regular Mercon, so conventional or synthetic versions according to your preference. Enjoy the flexibility while you can. I guarantee you won't have that freedom of choice next time around.

 

[MolaKule]

Slade,

When the automakers say "life" they really mean up to 100,000 miles.


An excellent price/performance fluid is Schaeffer's #204S blend with a viscosity index of 196, and is Dexron III/Mercon rated.

 

[Slade]

Hey there,

It's really ironic that you mention BLEND.
I was originally looking for the regular
Pennzoil MERCON/DEXRON III. I decided to go with
a synthetic blend to kinda clean it up
(Pennzoil that is). I will be putting this stuff
in after T-Giving since the auto-hobby shop
won't be open til then

. Oh well, gives me
a break any how.

BTW- I was just curious, does the API GL-X spec
only fall on the GEAR OIL such as 80x90 or is it
on things like regular MERCON/DEXRON products as
well ??

Thanks for the information.

Slade

[ November 25, 2003, 05:31 PM: Message edited by: Slade ]