2020 Ford Ranger Mercon ULV 36k mi

[Brian26]

2020 Ford Ranger Supercab that gets fleet usage as it's my daily for my home improvement business. Transmission has been flawless for me but many have issues with the 10r80. Plan on doing another test and filter/fluid change at 60k-70k and will see were the wear metals are at.

 

[dnewton3]

This is, presumably, the OE factory fill.
The wear metals are going to include all the residual and break-in.
Seems fine given the miles and circumstances.

 

[fantastic]

Some of the lowest additives I've seen in a transmission fluid.

 

[MolaKule]

Some of the lowest additives I've seen in a transmission fluid.

Well, not all of the 18+ chemistries in an ATF are visible in a conventional analysis.

 

[fantastic]

Well, not all of the 18+ chemistries in an ATF are visible in a conventional analysis.

Thanks for your input. I can't see what's not listed.
Perhaps the labs should step it up & do better "standard" testing.

 

[dnewton3]

Thanks for your input. I can't see what's not listed.
Perhaps the labs should step it up & do better "standard" testing.

For the prices paid for ICP analysis, you get what you get.
The costs and time involved in testing for other compounds and elements would be way beyond what any BITOGer would be willing to pay.

 

[fantastic]

For the prices paid for ICP analysis, you get what you get.
The costs and time involved in testing for other compounds and elements would be way beyond what any BITOGer would be willing to pay.

Of course, I'm not really being serious. I don't have any problems with what is posted on here. I appreciate what is presented. I don't need to see all 18 "Chemistry's" to satisfy my initial comment.

 

[MolaKule]

@Brian26 For the relatively low mileage on the fluid, the Ford Mercon ULV sheared somewhat.

I would think HPL's ATF Teal would serve you better.

file:///C:/Users/Phil/Documents/Formulation%20and%20Automotive/ATF%20and%20PSF/HPL%20ATF%20Fluids.pdf

If this shows anything, I think it shows, on average, that frequent OCIs can potentially increase a transmission's longevity.