Pennzoil Licensed Mercon V

[Fordiesel69]

Where do you find this stuff? I used the last of the 15 qts I had of this stuff and really liked it. All I can find is universal Pennzoil.

To my horror, valvoline went to universal as well. I can only find STP and Castrol locally. I will not use supertech as it turned brown in 11k last time I used it. None of the other brands did that.

 

[SZR48207]

You asked a year ago. I would assume it's even more scarce by now.

https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=813301

 

[bullwinkle]

Castrol Merc V has worked pretty well in the Grand Marquis-I am going to put an oversize aluminum pan & external cooler on it, I have had bad experiences in the past with E4ODs (I know it's a 4R70W) and burning fluid in O/D with the converter locked. 1700 RPM at 65 MPH isn't moving a lot of fluid.

 

[SirTanon]

Just a thought, but why not just get the real thing? $32 for a 5-qt jug is not a terrible price.

 

[ford46guy]

Originally Posted By: Fordiesel69
Where do you find this stuff? I used the last of the 15 qts I had of this stuff and really liked it. All I can find is universal Pennzoil.

To my horror, valvoline went to universal as well. I can only find STP and Castrol locally. I will not use supertech as it turned brown in 11k last time I used it. None of the other brands did that.

If you are close to a United Auto Supply they will sell you real Motorcraft Mercon V for a very good price (good for other MC parts too). They aren't in Erie but if you pass a town where they are it may be worth to check the price, they don't give prices on the phone.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

You just missed Advance's sale on Castrol ATF, which just ended yesterday. You do not need licensed Mercon V if your warranty expired. A universal full synthetic ATF like Maxlife (or even Castrol's full synthetic ATF) will be fine in Mercon V applications

 

[Nyogtha]

Looks like you can still order Pennzoil Mercon V via Pep Boys, it's just not a shelf stock item. My area says 4 days for delivery, free shipping to store, and a 15% discount code.

https://m.pepboys.com/product/details/9189311/01792

Havoline also offers a specific Mercon V ATF.

https://www.amazon.com/Havoline-22697572...?th=1&psc=1

http://www.havoline.com/en-US/products/transmission-fluids/atf-mercon-v.html

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3895695/Havoline_Mercon_V

 

[Mantooth]

I use Havoline Mercon-V in my F250...no problems and shifts fine. I bought a 12pk from Amazon at a reasonable price. You just have to catch it when it's not having a price spike, which Amazon is notorious for.

 

[Nyogtha]

Kendalll Versatrans ATF also says it has OEM approval for Mercon V.

https://www.kendallmotoroil.com/product/versatrans-atf

http://www.kendallmotoroils.com/kendall-versatrans-atf-automatic-transmission-fluid/

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Originally Posted By: Nyogtha
Kendalll Versatrans ATF also says it has OEM approval for Mercon V.

https://www.kendallmotoroil.com/product/versatrans-atf

http://www.kendallmotoroils.com/kendall-versatrans-atf-automatic-transmission-fluid/


Kendall is a great choice, since Motorcraft is Kendall

 

[Fordiesel69]

Originally Posted By: SirTanon
Just a thought, but why not just get the real thing? $32 for a 5-qt jug is not a terrible price.


Where are you getting it for that price?