mercon v

Does anybody know what this is? Found in the bottom of my transmission pan. It's been slipping pretty bad lately so I figured I would drop the pan and check for metal shavings and replace the filter and fluid. This is what I found. Also, is that considered a lot of metal shavings? Trying to...

Hi everyone! I have a 2008 Mercury Mountaineer Premier AWD that has been ran hard by previous owners. It has leaks from the trans cooler lines, and the fittings on the radiator. I had planned on replacing the fittings, but after I removed the trans lines, and drained the trans fluid from the...

Last night I decided to change the trans fliter and fluid. I bought 5qts of Valvoline MaxLife since it was on sale and saw others use it over Mercon V with positive results. I guess there was less fluid then I thought since the 5qts wasn't enough, and since it was late and I still needed to...

I have the 4.0 SOHC with the Automatic transmission and I check the fluid level on the dipstick and its about a quart or two low. I looked up on youtube on how to add transmission fluid to it and you have to go under the car and etc. Is it possible that I can put a funnel on the dip stick hole...

Ok My first post here on the boards, but I have been doing a lot of reading already. First I'll give you a little history then ask my question. History: I have had my 2000 Explorer (174k miles) for about 5 years (purchased 2nd hand)and during the past few years I began hearing a squeaking...

Trans got hot and sprang a leak. I changed filter, gasket and put in dex/merc. (trans calls for Mercon V) Noticable sludge in magnet but no pieces. Fluid smelled bad. After 20 mi experienced 2-3 shift flare and no reverse. Once cold again trans operates normally. Truck is parked pending...