I’m posting this thread as a friend and I were discussing Mercon-V ATF earlier today.
As it appears, I’m out-of-luck in regards to obtaining the Aamco Mercon-V/Dexron-III(H) ATF in this area. This fluid was originally my first choice given ExxonMobil’s straightforward marketing, top-notch R&D, impressive specs for the money, as well as good results from other BITOG members.
However, my two choices in this area are either Valvoline Mercon-V (Multi-Vehicle) or Castrol Mercon-V.
It’d be great if BITOGers who are using a Mercon-V ATF to provide me with the following info, as I’m curious as to the performance of various brands in various apps. With Castrol Mercon-V or Valvoline Mercon-V (identical to Durablend Mercon-V) being my two choices, I’m especially interested in the performance of those two fluids. I was hesitant to suggest either brand to my friend as I’ve heard mixed reviews with using either product.
For example, one member on a Ford forum had issues with using the Valvoline Durablend Mercon-V ATF in his Ford Ranger with the 5R55 (?) transmission. He had done a complete 100% fluid exchange at a VIOC and the shifts weren’t nearly as good as the prior Mercon-V fluid. He then did a complete exchange himself, at home, with Castrol Mercon-V and the shifts became extremely smooth. Ironically, thunderbird and unDummy on this forum have both had excellent results with the Valvoline Mercon-V product.
Thus, if you’re using a Mercon-V fluid, it’d be great if you could please provide the following info:
1) Year/Make/Model
2) Model Name of transmission (i.e. 4R70W)
3) Miles on transmission
4) Past fluids used
5) Type of Mercon-V fluid that you are currently using
6) Method of fluid change used at the most recent fluid change (DIY flush, triple drain/refill, single pan or drain plug drain, etc)
7) Number of miles on the current fluid
8) Performance of the particular Mercon-V fluid in comparision to past/other brands.
Thanks for helping my desire to learn more!
As it appears, I’m out-of-luck in regards to obtaining the Aamco Mercon-V/Dexron-III(H) ATF in this area. This fluid was originally my first choice given ExxonMobil’s straightforward marketing, top-notch R&D, impressive specs for the money, as well as good results from other BITOG members.
However, my two choices in this area are either Valvoline Mercon-V (Multi-Vehicle) or Castrol Mercon-V.
It’d be great if BITOGers who are using a Mercon-V ATF to provide me with the following info, as I’m curious as to the performance of various brands in various apps. With Castrol Mercon-V or Valvoline Mercon-V (identical to Durablend Mercon-V) being my two choices, I’m especially interested in the performance of those two fluids. I was hesitant to suggest either brand to my friend as I’ve heard mixed reviews with using either product.
For example, one member on a Ford forum had issues with using the Valvoline Durablend Mercon-V ATF in his Ford Ranger with the 5R55 (?) transmission. He had done a complete 100% fluid exchange at a VIOC and the shifts weren’t nearly as good as the prior Mercon-V fluid. He then did a complete exchange himself, at home, with Castrol Mercon-V and the shifts became extremely smooth. Ironically, thunderbird and unDummy on this forum have both had excellent results with the Valvoline Mercon-V product.
Thus, if you’re using a Mercon-V fluid, it’d be great if you could please provide the following info:
1) Year/Make/Model
2) Model Name of transmission (i.e. 4R70W)
3) Miles on transmission
4) Past fluids used
5) Type of Mercon-V fluid that you are currently using
6) Method of fluid change used at the most recent fluid change (DIY flush, triple drain/refill, single pan or drain plug drain, etc)
7) Number of miles on the current fluid
8) Performance of the particular Mercon-V fluid in comparision to past/other brands.
Thanks for helping my desire to learn more!