MolaKule
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Originally Posted By: CharlieBauer
Originally Posted By: MolaKule
I noticed the rep didn't say change the fluid every 30k miles. Why not? If the Mercon V fluid shears to below sepc, such as 4.25 cSt in 30k miles, then he and Ford should be suggesting 30k changes.
Actually it was in the next sentence.
Originally Posted By: ford46guy
He said the Ford MV will keep its high viscosity to 30k miles under daily driving. Ford does not suggest any other fluids even for the most severe service, but rather a more frequent OCI.
I guess what I am asking is: Do the Ford Owners' or Service manuals recommend fluid changes ~ = 30k miles?
Originally Posted By: MolaKule
I noticed the rep didn't say change the fluid every 30k miles. Why not? If the Mercon V fluid shears to below sepc, such as 4.25 cSt in 30k miles, then he and Ford should be suggesting 30k changes.
Actually it was in the next sentence.
Originally Posted By: ford46guy
He said the Ford MV will keep its high viscosity to 30k miles under daily driving. Ford does not suggest any other fluids even for the most severe service, but rather a more frequent OCI.
I guess what I am asking is: Do the Ford Owners' or Service manuals recommend fluid changes ~ = 30k miles?
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