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Old 12-21-2010, 04:25 PM
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Default forgot what trans fluid...

My trans has a small leak ever since that chick ran into me and it has come time to top it off. Only problem is I forgot what I used. I think it was dextron mercon, but not sure. Anyone know whats OEM for these trans?

Its a 95 2wd 4.0 5spd.

PS DONT TURN THIS INTO AN ARGUEMENT ABOUT USING ATF OR GEAR OIL...I know its neither of those and every thread ive seen is just people saying ATF and other people saying gear oil.
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Old 12-21-2010, 06:05 PM
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Default Re: forgot what trans fluid...

Mercon 5
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Old 12-21-2010, 09:20 PM
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Default Re: forgot what trans fluid...

look at the top of the dip stick. It should say Dexron, MercronIII or Mercron V As old as it is, I beleive its the Dexron/Mercron (thats what my 97 F350 uses) Your owners manual will also say.
Just be sure to use the right one, merc V in thhe wrong trans will cause it to slip a little under very high loads and overheat.
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Old 12-23-2010, 03:21 AM
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Default Re: forgot what trans fluid...

no owners manual. And I'm almost positive it wasn't merc 5. I'll check the owners manual sticky when I'm not on my phone. Thanks guys
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Old 12-25-2010, 10:37 AM
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Default Re: forgot what trans fluid...

I bought high mileage supertech DEX III Mercon III at walmart it works fine for me. Mercon 5 is just the newer type I believe it should be compatible. It is just like oils change SL, SM it is just the newer ingredients.
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Old 12-28-2010, 10:18 PM
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no dip stick on the manual trans...and for the record. 95 4.0 2wd manual trans takes dex/merc.
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