Can I use Mercon LV instead of dexron VI?

General Motors officially states that DEXRON®-VI approved fluids are backwards compatible with and should replace all previous generation DEXRON fluids in service. Ford Motor Company has issued a chart showing where MERCON® LV fluids apply and where they supersede previous generation MERCON fluids.

What transmission fluid is compatible with dexron VI?

GM considers Dexron VI to be “backward compatible,” meaning GM recommends it for use in any vehicle that originally used any earlier version of Dexron and that it can be mixed with them. However, GM specifically recommends against using Dexron VI in non-GM made vehicles that used Dexron III as original equipment.

What transmission fluid is equivalent to Mercon LV?

Dexron® VI
Dexron® VI/Mercon® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid is a premium quality, fully synthetic, multi-vehicle, low viscosity automatic transmission fluid that is recommended for use in those General Motors and Ford vehicles that specify the use of Dexron® VI and Mercon® LV fluids respectively.

Is Mercon Mercon LV compatible?

Mercon v and LV are not compatible.

Can you mix transmission fluids?

Is it OK to mix synthetic ATF with a conventional and/or synthetic blend ATF? Yes. Synthetic ATF and conventional fluids are 100 percent compatible with each other.

Is it OK to mix transmission fluids?

Is Mercon LV compatible with dexron?

Formulated to meet the demands of most modern transmissions on the road today, Advantage® Uni-Syn LV DEXRON® VI/MERCON® LV ATF is also backward compatible with older GM Dexron specifications making it the perfect premium product to streamline your transmission fluid offerings.

What’s the difference between mercon and dexron?

Dexron III is a General Motors trademark for qualified automatic transmission fluids. Mercon covers all automatic transmissions for Ford model year 1988 and after. LUBRIPLATE Dexron III/Mercon is designated as make-up and/or refill fluids to meet respective car warranties.

Is Dexron and Mercon the same?

ISO Grade 32, Automatic Transmission Fluid Dexron III is a General Motors trademark for qualified automatic transmission fluids. Mercon covers all automatic transmissions for Ford model year 1988 and after. LUBRIPLATE Dexron III/Mercon is designated as make-up and/or refill fluids to meet respective car warranties.

Can you use Mercon LV instead of Mercon V?

Mercon LV is a reliable choice for power steering, being equivalent to Mercon V. But that does not mean Mercon V and Mercon LV are compatible. If Mercon V is high in viscosity, Mercon LV is low in viscosity. Coming to power steering, the Mercon LV is a suitable choice in all ways.

Is DEXRON vi full synthetic?

Valvoline Dexron VI/Mercon LV ATF is the full-synthetic automatic transmission fluid that has been uniquely engineered to meet and exceed the requirements of the General Motors Dexron VI specification and is officially licensed and approved by GM.