QS ATF from 1994

[53' Stude]

Hello and I was at rental property yesterday fixing the old garage and the renter gave me this quart of QS ATF. Still full also. Never saw this or paid any atttention back then. Don't know what I would do with it either

 

[artificialist]

Find a car that uses Dexron or Mercon ATF in the power steering system, then replace the power steering fluid. 1qt usually cleans the system up very well.

 

[53' Stude]

My 2011 Focus uses Mercon V as I used some MC fluid 6k ago in it

Would this fluid be ok to use in a ford like my 2011? I'm thinkin no

 

[ET16]

Originally Posted By: car51
My 2011 Focus uses Mercon V as I used some MC fluid 6k ago in it

Would this fluid be ok to use in a ford like my 2011? I'm thinkin no


No.

 

[53' Stude]

I'll check with a friend that has a older f-150

 

[86cutlass307]

A lot of Toyota's spec Dex III for power steering fluid

 

[69GTX]

All the T56 six speed transmissions from 1993-2002 and later were specced with DEX 3. That stuff might be a lot stouter than what is being sold as generic DEX 3 today. I'd use it in my T56.

 

[Oregoonian]

car 51.....I think Mercon V.....is a different product from the original Mercon. My 03' Focus takes Mercon V also.

Therefore.... I would not take a chance on using it. Afterall....Mercon V (at WM) costs under $5 a quart.

 

[53' Stude]

Very true. I'll check with few friends of mine

 

[53' Stude]

"The Intelligent Oil" gimmick is priceless

 

[simple_gifts]

Candidate for the acetone/ATF breakfree

Quote:

"The Intelligent Oil" gimmick is priceless smile


Yes, you get longer engine life by using their ATF

 

[53' Stude]

LOL!

 

[DWC28]

Check to see if the oil is clear and bright. Look at bottom of bottle for additive separation. If oil looks OK it will make a fine general purpose oil for lubricating gate hinges.

 

[artificialist]

Originally Posted By: car51
I'll check with a friend that has a older f-150

This fluid would work in that truck.

Some older Fords used Type-F in the power steering system, but nothing bad ever happens when Mercon or Mercon V is used.

Do you have any friends with a Nissan? Those often took Dexron ATF in the power steering.

 

[53' Stude]

I don't. Illl check with friend with f-150

 

[Nick1994]

Your Cherokee takes Dexron III in the transmission and transfer case.

 

[Lubener]

If the seal was broken, I would get rid of it, who knows what's in there. Otherwise I wouldn't hesitate using it.

 

[53' Stude]

Nick1994: I gave the Jeep to brother for "winter work vehicle" and I noticed that also. He has the ATF now.

Thanks for the heads up