Did I ruin my tranny?

[diamondjake]

I have a '98 explorer, auto, 4.0. I just performed a tranny service on it yesterday(just drained pan, replaced gasket and filter). However when I was cleaning the garage up this morning, I noticed the tranny fluid I used does not say Mercon V on it. Just says DexronIII/Mercon. Do I need to go have the whole system flushed? And will that harm my tranny later by loosening up tiny pieces of metal that will now become unlodged? I have 58,000 miles on it, and i believe this was the first tranny service performed. Please help!!!!

 

[Crankcase]

Dexron/Mercon is just a universal version. What does your manual say to use?

 

[Alec]

You should definately have Mercon V in there, not the older type plain Mercon fluid. You have to get it flushed with Merc V.

 

[dogfriend]

You probably won't do any harm if you don't drive many miles, but should get it replaced with Mercon V asap.

 

[diamondjake]

thank you everyone for your input. i appreciate it. i figure i put MAYBE 200 miles on it since i put in the wrong fluid. i hope this is not too many miles!