Vehicle.... 1994 Ford Ranger Xlt 2.3L with 2wd 5speed transmission (230xxx miles both engine and transmission).
Owners manual calls for Mercon automatic transmission fluid in the 5 speed transmission, which is the Mazda md50 r-1.
I am a fan of valvoline, but do not use Valvoline exclusively in EVERYTHING per se, but would like too know if its safe too use the Maxlife DEX/MERC ATF in the transmission.
On the Ranger forum, have found many saying MerconV is what its called for and many use, and there is much debate about gear oil and ATF used and people who claim both are correct even though the manual states too use Mercon ATF.
I like valvolines maxlife products, and if safe too use, wouldn't mind using it as well in my 5 speed tranny. If its not recommended, am very open too what people know works good with these trucks.
Owners manual calls for Mercon automatic transmission fluid in the 5 speed transmission, which is the Mazda md50 r-1.
I am a fan of valvoline, but do not use Valvoline exclusively in EVERYTHING per se, but would like too know if its safe too use the Maxlife DEX/MERC ATF in the transmission.
On the Ranger forum, have found many saying MerconV is what its called for and many use, and there is much debate about gear oil and ATF used and people who claim both are correct even though the manual states too use Mercon ATF.
I like valvolines maxlife products, and if safe too use, wouldn't mind using it as well in my 5 speed tranny. If its not recommended, am very open too what people know works good with these trucks.