What kind of transmission fluid does a Ford Mercury take?
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV is a premium-quality automatic transmission fluid recommended by Ford Motor Company for use in Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles that require MERCON® LV type fluid. This product also provides excellent performance in electronically controlled automatic transmissions.
What kind transmission fluid do I need?
The easiest way to make sure you’re using the right type of ATF is to check the owner’s manual. It’ll tell you exactly which ATF the manufacturer recommended for your car. You may also find a recommendation on the dipstick. Either is a reasonable resource for determining the right type of fluid for your transmission.
How many quarts does my transmission need?
A typical fluid change will require anywhere from 3 to 6 quarts of ATF depending on the application, a new filter and a pan gasket (or RTV sealer) for the transmission pan.
What kind of transmission fluid does a Mercury Sable take?
Mobil 1 Synthetic Transmission Fluid Dexron/Mercon 1 Quart.
Is Mercon V high viscosity?
Contrastingly, Mercon V tends to be a high viscosity oil and is replaceable with Type CJ and Type H fluid. Again, Mercon V is very common and has all ingredients like Dexron III transmission fluid.
What is the difference between Mercon V and LV?
The LV stands for “low viscosity.” It is a fully synthetic ATF. It is not compatible with earlier Mercon fluids, so it should neither be mixed with Mercon or Mercon V used to replace those fluids. It is not compatible with any other fluid, either. Mercon SP—a version of Mercon V with an enhanced additive package.
How many types of transmission fluid are there?
In general, there are two main types of transmission fluid: automatic transmission fluid and manual transmission fluid. There is also synthetic transmission fluid and specialty fluids used and specified in various types of transmissions including CVT and dual clutch models.
How do I know how much transmission fluid I need?
It should be between the two marks in a warm engine. In general, transmissions take about 9 to 13 quarts to fill completely. The amount of transmission you add will vary, depending on whether you are draining or replacing it all or you are just topping it up. Again, you should avoid adding too much.
How much oil does a 2002 Mercury Sable take?
2002 Mercury Sable – Specs
| Body Style | 2002 Mercury Sable |
|---|---|
| Oil Capacity with filter (quarts) | 4.5 / 5.5 |
| Coolant Capacity (quarts) | 11.6 / 10.6 |
| Transaxle | 4-speed automatic overdrive |
| Axle Ratio | 3.77:1 / 3.98:1 |
Can I use dexron 3 instead of Mercon V?
It is not compatible with earlier Mercon fluids, so it should neither be mixed with Mercon or Mercon V used to replace those fluids. It is not compatible with any other fluid, either.