Can you put Mercon LV in a Mercon V transmission?

Can you put Mercon LV in a Mercon V transmission?

Mercon v and LV are not compatible.

Is Mercon V synthetic transmission fluid?

Kendall® MERCON® V ATF is a premium quality, part-synthetic transmission fluid approved for use in passenger car and light truck automatic transmissions that require a Ford MERCON® V fluid.

What happens if you use Mercon LV instead of Mercon V?

Mercon LV ATF Vs Mercon V Namely, “LV” in Mercon LV stands for low viscosity. Hence, it is clear that the viscosity of Mercon LV transmission fluid is lower than Mercon V transmission fluid. Within a high viscosity index, Mercon V oil provides better anti-shudder, anti-wear, and anti-oxidation properties.

What is Mercon LV compatible with?

Both fluids can indeed be used for Ford vehicles. While Mercon SP is suitable for Ford 6R60 and early 6R80 transmissions, Mercon LV is acceptable for 6R80 and 6R140 transmissions. You can mix Mercon SP and Mercon LV in the 5R110 transmission.

What does the LV stand for in Mercon LV?

Mercon LV—the latest Ford ATF, it is factory fill in 2008 and later Fords. The LV stands for “low viscosity.” It is a fully synthetic ATF. It is not compatible with earlier Mercon fluids, so it should neither be mixed with Mercon or Mercon V used to replace those fluids.

What can I use in place of Mercon V?

Try to use the originally intended fluid for the trans, which for 91-94’s is Mercon(or Dexron III(the makers made one fluid for both)). That will meet the needs of the A4LD better than Mercon V.

Is Mercon LV the same as V?

Mercon LV is a reliable choice for power steering, being equivalent to Mercon V. But that does not mean Mercon V and Mercon LV are compatible. If Mercon V is high in viscosity, Mercon LV is low in viscosity. Coming to power steering, the Mercon LV is a suitable choice in all ways.

Is Mercon LV the same as dexron VI?

This fluid technology is designed to replace and supersede previous generation specifications from GM and Ford such as DEXRON III and MERCON/ MERCON V. General Motors officially states that DEXRON®-VI approved fluids are backwards compatible with and should replace all previous generation DEXRON fluids in service.

How long does synthetic ATF last?

Transmission fluid can last anywhere from 30,000 miles to as much as 100,000 miles — with synthetic fluid lasting the longest. But an automatic transmission will typically need to have the fluid changed more frequently than a manual transmission because — as mentioned above — an automatic generates more heat.

Does Ford still make Mercon V?

DEARBORN, MI— Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) announces MERCON V as the replacement for MERCON Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Effective July 1, the production and licensing for MERCON will cease.