I have 191,000 miles on my Explorer have flush the transmission every 30,000 miles. I do it myself thru the transmission cooler pumping 2 quarts out pouring 2 quarts in. Has been a Great SUV! Will I benefit using Mercon V over regular Mercon?
Transmission flush 1997 Explorer
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Does your transmission have a drain plug? If not, Dorman might make an aftermarket pan that has one, making future ATF changes much easier
There is nothing wrong with using Mercon V over regular Mercon, but you may wish to consider using a full synthetic ATF like the popular Maxlife
There is nothing wrong with using Mercon V over regular Mercon, but you may wish to consider using a full synthetic ATF like the popular Maxlife
When I do the transmission flush I run 14 quarts thru the system and move the gear selector thru all the gears while doing the flush.
Did a drain & fill on friend'sExplorer, '04 V-6 @ 57K. The 5 qt which drained wasn't too bad.
Used Mercon V. The family also had a '97 F-150 and the Mercon spec was superseded to Mercon V.
Rigged a pressurized bottle to fill through "that thing" mounted in the oil pan.
What's that fitting called?
Used Mercon V. The family also had a '97 F-150 and the Mercon spec was superseded to Mercon V.
Rigged a pressurized bottle to fill through "that thing" mounted in the oil pan.
What's that fitting called?
Originally Posted By: racer44
I have 191,000 miles on my Explorer have flush the transmission every 30,000 miles. I do it myself thru the transmission cooler pumping 2 quarts out pouring 2 quarts in. Has been a Great SUV! Will I benefit using Mercon V over regular Mercon?
I'd stick with what you are doing, it's working!
I have 191,000 miles on my Explorer have flush the transmission every 30,000 miles. I do it myself thru the transmission cooler pumping 2 quarts out pouring 2 quarts in. Has been a Great SUV! Will I benefit using Mercon V over regular Mercon?
I'd stick with what you are doing, it's working!
I had a 2002 Explorer. I just used regular Pennzoil DEX III. Flushed about every 40K.
Originally Posted By: racer44
I have 191,000 miles on my Explorer have flush the transmission every 30,000 miles. I do it myself thru the transmission cooler pumping 2 quarts out pouring 2 quarts in. Has been a Great SUV! Will I benefit using Mercon V over regular Mercon?
Only Mercon V for these transmissions. If you have the v6 w/ 5R44E, These transmissions have a temperature valve, so you aren't flushing the converter unless you are at operating temperature.
I have 191,000 miles on my Explorer have flush the transmission every 30,000 miles. I do it myself thru the transmission cooler pumping 2 quarts out pouring 2 quarts in. Has been a Great SUV! Will I benefit using Mercon V over regular Mercon?
Only Mercon V for these transmissions. If you have the v6 w/ 5R44E, These transmissions have a temperature valve, so you aren't flushing the converter unless you are at operating temperature.
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The Mercon V is an improvement over the Mercon. Besides being a synthetic blend it likely has a stronger add package than most conventional Mercons. Merc V shears at about half the rate of Mercon. So your fluid will last longer. By around 2003 Ford was recommending Mercon V in most of its formerly Mercon transmissions. With cheap SuperTech Mercon V at $4.25/qt (it meets Ford approvals), no reason not to use it or a similar specced fluid. After 30K miles the Mercon would probably shear down from 7.4 to 4.0-4.5 cSt. While the Merc V might still be around 5.0-6.0. A full synthetic like Mobil 1 ATF would probably end up around 6.5-6.8. The Mercon V would maintain its transmission hydraulic characteristics longer than the Mercon...which would benefit better shifting and less wear & tear.
I wouldn't say there is a benefit, but Mercon V will work fine.
These transmissions aren't that picky...they just like clean fluid.
A friend recently bought a '96 with a 4R55E and 127K miles...we filled with Maxlife after a pan drop.
These transmissions aren't that picky...they just like clean fluid.
A friend recently bought a '96 with a 4R55E and 127K miles...we filled with Maxlife after a pan drop.
Originally Posted By: slacktide_bitog
Does your transmission have a drain plug? If not, Dorman might make an aftermarket pan that has one, making future ATF changes much easier
There is nothing wrong with using Mercon V over regular Mercon, but you may wish to consider using a full synthetic ATF like the popular Maxlife
No drain plug on the factory pan, but Dorman does make a pan with a plug.
Does your transmission have a drain plug? If not, Dorman might make an aftermarket pan that has one, making future ATF changes much easier
There is nothing wrong with using Mercon V over regular Mercon, but you may wish to consider using a full synthetic ATF like the popular Maxlife
No drain plug on the factory pan, but Dorman does make a pan with a plug.
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