Originally Posted by Beatlebob32
I'm facing the same question as the OP, but in regards to my 97 Town Car, 99k.
Mine is a car I legitimately plan to keep forever, and I would like to give it the best available.
So- questions I haven't seen posed yet:
Valvoline (my general first choice) also has a Merc V that also isn't- "recommended for Merc V" but sans the the actual copyrighted Merc V designation.
Anybody have any experience/opinions/science regarding this fluid vs. say Motorcraft Merc V.
I've already ruled out max life "fits everything"
I've been in sales marketing long enough to realize a lot of compromises get made to make claims like "works in 90% of all vehicles"
I don't want compromises in my transmission, I want Merc V.
So, who makes the best?
Best is what fits the specifications.
Valvoline Mercon V fits the specifications:
Valvoline Mercon V PDS