Thoughts on Valvoline Maxlife Dex/Merc for 5r55e ?

[islanti]

5r55e calls for Mercon V. Back of bottle says it can be used for Mercon V, SP, and LV. I thought they were all incompatible with each other?

Is this stuff safe to use?

 

[koda2000]

The current recommended fluid for your trans is Mercon V, not Dex/Merc.

 

[rathrbcruisin]

it says mercon V on the back. Thats what i put in my Kia Optima that required SP III and i had no problems with it. then i traded it in on a newer car, but this is what everyone was using in it on the Kia forums. The stuff has a very distinct smell too.

 

[drdoom]

Meh, I prefer plain old MercV.

 

[swshawaii]

Need bigger pics, can't read the labels.

Ditto replies above. These 5R55E transmissions are finicky enough, why take a chance regardless of what the
aftermarket bottles say? IIRC, Mercon V contains added friction modifiers to prevent slipping. Your call, all major
oil manufacturers offer specific Mercon V for about the same price as Mrecon. Are you in the U.S.?

Motorcraft® MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) and Power Steering Fluid

Can be used in vehicles requiring MERCON® V or MERCON® type automatic transmission fluid

http://www.fordparts.com/products/chemicals-transmissionfluids.aspx

Old Ford TSB's contradicted in the above quote and link. :scratch:
http://www.revbase.com/BBBMotor/TSb/DownloadPdf?id=44055

http://www.revbase.com/BBBMotor/TSb/DownloadPdf?id=113912

 

[islanti]

Im in Canada. I couldnt find any Mercon V specific oils in gallon bottles. I guess ill keep looking.

Guess you cant trust label claims, especially when they contradict what Ford says.

Sorry bout the pic size i dont know how to resize.