I have a 2007 with 200k miles. As preventative maintenance, I wanted to change the transmission fluid. When I searched online for the "right" fluid, things got confusing. Some people say only use Mercon SP. Others say that Mercon LV replaced SP, so it's fine to use. However, it even says on the Ford website that you shouldn't use LV where SP is called for (see attached pic).
Others say that Valvoline Maxlife synthetic ATF is fine to use; while others say, no way, because it's not "Ford" product and doesn't some with the correct additives.
I'm completely confused on what to use.
I don't have anything against Mercon, other than it's difficult to obtain.
Others say that Valvoline Maxlife synthetic ATF is fine to use; while others say, no way, because it's not "Ford" product and doesn't some with the correct additives.
I'm completely confused on what to use.
I don't have anything against Mercon, other than it's difficult to obtain.