What kind of fluid does an automatic transmission use?

Automatic Transmission Fluid, CVT Transmission Fluid, or Type F Fluid is specified Ford Specification MERCON ® V MERCON LV MERCON® SP MERCON ULV CVT Premium FNR5 Dual Clutch Type F Product Color/Dye Blue Red Red Brown Red Available Package Sizes

How often do you change the transmission fluid?

Most newer transmission fluid change intervals are 150,000 miles (check owner guide for correct interval). To achieve this drain interval without issue Ford Motor Company recommends customers and fleets use only a MERCON®licensed ATF in your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury transmission.

Which is the only fluids approved by Ford Motor Company?

MERCON®fluids are the only fluids approved by Ford Motor Company for their recommended application. The different MERCON fluids are unique fluids formulated for specific applications. Their specifications DO NOT overlap and use of fluids other than specified may cause reduced functionality or transmission damage.

There are several types of auto transmission fluids, and the type used in individual cars and trucks depends on the type of transmission inside. Automatic transmissions use regular automatic transmission fluid, as the name suggests.

What kind of transmission fluid does a Ford C-6 use?

Mercon Type CJ: This is a specialty transmission fluid for Ford C-6 transmissions. It is designed similar to General Motors Dexron II specification. It is designed similar to General Motors Dexron II specification.

What kind of oil do you use for transmission?

Manual transmission fluid can vary, however, using either plain motor oil, a transmission oil known as heavyweight hypoid gear oil, or automatic transmission fluid. The type of transmission fluid to use in vehicles with standard transmissions can usually be found in the maintenance section of the owner’s manual.

Can you use Mercon fluid in a six speed transmission?

It is not compatible with earlier Mercon fluids, so it should not be substituted or mixed with Mercon or Mercon V. This fluid meets the General Motors Dexron VI specification and should be recommended for General Motors six speed transmissions requiring this specification.

What kind of fluid does an automatic transmission take?

Automatic transmissions (ATs) take automatic transmission fluid (ATF). ATF comes in a few different types. Always check your vehicle’s owner’s manual and follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for what transmission fluid you should use.

What kind of transmission fluid does a Ford C 6 use?

There were some early-90s variants of Dexron II called Dexron II-D and Dexron II-E. Dexron IIE: First General Motors requirements fluid for electronic transmissions. Mercon Type CJ: This is a specialty transmission fluid for Ford C-6 transmissions. It is designed similar to General Motors Dexron II specification.

What kind of fluid do you use for a CVT?

CVTs are becoming more and more common in Nissans and Subarus. Automatic transmissions (ATs) take automatic transmission fluid (ATF). ATF comes in a few different types. Always check your vehicle’s owner’s manual and follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for what transmission fluid you should use.

What kind of fluid does an automatic transmission use?