Best Mercon LV replacement fluid

[kstanf150]

Planning to drain and fill tranny at 25K
MC Mercon LV is factory fill
Would like to try something else
Ideas ???🤔🤔

 

[pbm]

I've read that Redline D6 is among the best LV ATFs....it's pricey though....Valvoline Maxlife is much more reasonable and many have said it works well in their Ford.

 

[kstanf150]

Your correct Lots of Redline lovers

 

[dave1251]

I used Maxlife for LV replacement the transmission is shifting just as well as ever.

 

[kstanf150]

Off the shelf in my area I have available

Motorcraft LV
Pennzoil Platinum LV
Valvoline Maxlife

 

[slacktide_bitog]

If you're still under warranty, get Castrol Full Synthetic ATF the next time it goes on sale

Out-of-warranty, Maxlife is also a good choice

 

[kstanf150]

Just curious why castrol under warranty and maxlife out of warranty

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Castrol is licensed Mercon LV. Maxlife is not

Maxlife is easier to get for under $20/gal regular price, while Castrol only goes on sale a few times a year.

 

[kstanf150]

Gotcha
Good info ðŸ‘
Thanks

 

[kstanf150]

Just did a little quick shopping
Not finding much about the Castrol LV as far where to order

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Autozone has it on sale right now. 2 for $10, must buy in multiples of 2

 

[MParr]

Kendall Versa Trans LV or Phillips 66 Versa Trans LV. Just compare the product data sheets to the Mercon LV.

 

[Jimzz]

Valvoline Maxlife is $18 a gallon at Walmart and is great fluid.

If you want quarts then Castrol's LV Synthetic fluid goes on sale for 2 for $10 at Advance and AZ several times a year.

 

[SubieRubyRoo]

I used Amsoil ATL in my Fusion. Did 3 D&Fs and then disconnected the battery to force the TCU to relearn the shift points. Made a huge improvement in shifting, and even saw a MPG improvement of around 1mpg. Not sure why; but it was consistent every tank after the change.

 

[EricG]

I just bought Motorcraft Mercon LV at my dealer for just over $5 per quart. I Have used Maxlife LV in the past, but the Motorcraft seems to have smooth out the shifts that I had attributed to the tuner that I installed about the same time as the Maxlife. For the price, Mercon LV is $2 per quart cheaper at the dealer than it is at OReillys/Advance, I've decided not to use anything other than Motorcraft. Just an opinion!

 

[kstanf150]

Just went by my local Advance Auto Parts store. They don't stock Castrol synthetic LV and couldn't even tell if they can order it. Very frustrating 🤨

 

[dave1251]

Originally Posted by kstanf150
Just went by my local Advance Auto Parts store. They don't stock Castrol synthetic LV and couldn't even tell if they can order it. Very frustrating 🤨



You can order from Wal-Mart.

 

[nthach]

I believe Castrol Import Synthetic IMV, Pennzoil Platinum LV ATF, Kendall/P66 VersaTrans LV and one more are officially-licensed for both DVI/MLV specs. With the licensed stuff not much more than MaxLife, it doesn't make sense.

 

[kstanf150]

Just discovered Pennzoil LV in all places my local grocery store ...³...³...³
$5.67 a quart
In a grocery store instead of a parts store
Crazy 🙄

 

[panthermike]

Mag 1 is a good option as well, performing well in my F-150. It is LV licensed.