best fluid choice, M5OD?

[davy crockett]

Just in the process of doing the clutch on my '93 X so I'm going to do a fluid change at the same time. Since Mercon III is gone now what are guys using, Mercon V? and is it worth going to a synthetic fluid and if so which one?

 

[Foxracin]

I use the cheap ass ATF from Walmart. lol No problems here.

 

[johnvosh]

This is what I use in my older vehicles including the Explorer and haven't had a problem with it. http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/3/AutoFluidsChemicals/TransmissionFluidTreatments/PRDOVR~0281502P/Motomaster%252BDexron%252BIII%25252BMercon%252BAutomatic%252BTransmission%252BFluid.jsp?locale=en

 

[davy crockett]

thanks guys

 

[Iron Weasel]

I went with Mobil 1 synthetic ATF.

It was a little pricey at like $8 / quart and it took just under 3 quarts..so $24 total, but it shifts quite nice and doesn't seem to foam as bad as the cheaper stuff.

 

[Brian T Nickless]

Total quarts/ litres

Was that approx. 3 litres from completely dry ? Can't find the capacity anywhere :-( BN

 

[briwayjones]

I would go with synthetic. If you switch the fluids for the whole vehicle to synthetic it should help with mileage.

 

[mr cribb]

Was that approx. 3 litres from completely dry ? Can't find the capacity anywhere :-( BN

I believe it's 2.5 quarts.

The way I did it was I filled it from the shifter, left the fill plug open and filled it until I heard fluid dribbling out. Then obviously reattached the shifter.

 

[SwaintaN]

i use m1 full syn atf, i flushed the entire system and replaced it all, but i got it on sale for 4.5 a bottle cause i bought a case, round 8ea if not in bulk, but works tons better, both the Explorer and Wifes van shifts smoother and temp stays lower