Recently, I loaded up on ALOT of Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF because Walmart.ca had a closeout sale. This stuff is rated for Mercon V, so I was going to use it to service the ATF and PS in the Fords in our family fleet.
My 1998 Toyota 4Runner calls for Dexron II/III for the power steering fluid and I am wondering if it is also ok to use this Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF in this application? I'm confused because the spec sheet says it "meets or exceeds Ford Mercon V", but the statement seems to suggest for Dexron II, then it's "of the following quality level according to Imperial". It also does not reference Dexron III specifically, but rather IIIG, IIIH.
http://lubes.mobil.ca/canada-english-lcw/automatic-transmission-fluid_mobil-1-synthetic-atf.aspx#
I'm confused as to how one ATF product is suitable for Mercon V, but also older Mercon and Dexron II/III applications because the other ATF brands I see on the store shelf usually make a distinction that their products are not interchangeable.
It's starting to get hard finding Dexron II/III stuff, so in general for the future, is it ok to use Mercon V type ATFs on the power steering of my 4Runner? This also has the benefit in that I can consolidate and use the same fluid on my Fords as well.
Thanks!
My 1998 Toyota 4Runner calls for Dexron II/III for the power steering fluid and I am wondering if it is also ok to use this Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF in this application? I'm confused because the spec sheet says it "meets or exceeds Ford Mercon V", but the statement seems to suggest for Dexron II, then it's "of the following quality level according to Imperial". It also does not reference Dexron III specifically, but rather IIIG, IIIH.
http://lubes.mobil.ca/canada-english-lcw/automatic-transmission-fluid_mobil-1-synthetic-atf.aspx#
I'm confused as to how one ATF product is suitable for Mercon V, but also older Mercon and Dexron II/III applications because the other ATF brands I see on the store shelf usually make a distinction that their products are not interchangeable.
It's starting to get hard finding Dexron II/III stuff, so in general for the future, is it ok to use Mercon V type ATFs on the power steering of my 4Runner? This also has the benefit in that I can consolidate and use the same fluid on my Fords as well.
Thanks!