Mercron V

[LargeCarManX2]

This oil is about 3 dollars more than Dexron and 2 dollars more than ATF + 4. What base oil or additives needed to meet this spec make it so pricie?

 

[The Critic]

Valvoline ATF+4 and Mercon V cost the same over here. As I recall, the base oil, additive, and licensing costs are much higher for ATF+4 than Mercon V.

 

[MC5W20]

You'll probably need Bruce381 to give a good answer on this one.

 

[JustinH]

Shop around, I have found it for 2.99 a quart at most auto parts stores, that is the regular price.

Advance auto has castrol brand, and I've even used motorcraft brand.

 

[chas3]

mercon v requires atleast a semi-synthetic base oil from all the literature i have seen. other costs might be increased prices for licensing/testing.

i have heard that atf+4 is semi-synthetic as well. i am surprised it isnt about the same price were you are.