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With all the different synthetic tranny fluid types out there...I was wondering if someone could give me the specific type(s), for both Amsoil and Mobile 1, necessary for switching out both PSD's (see sig).
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I was wondering if someone could give me the specific type(s), for both Amsoil and Mobile 1, necessary for switching out both PSD's (see sig).
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Mobil 1 makes only one ATF as far as I know, and it's a good one. Meets MERCON requirements without also meeting MERCON V requirements. That's the one I use. $4.99 per quart at AutoZone.
If you insist on paying more, then AMSOIL makes three kinds of ATF, but only one is good for your ZF6 tranny. Click here for info on AMSOIL Torque-Drive™ Synthetic Transmission Fluid.
Bob Riley sells this stuff at a discount from www.dieselsitetoo.com, but he hasn't updated his website to include this new product, so call him and chew him out. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] And Ford says you should NOT use the AMSOIL Universal ATF because it meets MERCON V requirements, so pay attention and get the right product.
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My Sierra Blanca in the sig pic was a great pickup for 11.5 years. I sold it last year. Replacement is a 2012 F-150 EcoBoost SuperCrew Lariat.
Mobil 1 and Amsoil are both good.
I, however run Royal Purple for the last 50k miles.
Had never had any probelms. Tranny shifts consistently and runs cooler.
To order try go to www.rpmoil.com
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1999 F350 XLT (Early), SRW, CC, Long bed, 4x4 Off-Road,
4" DP & 4" MBRP Exhaust,EDGE 80hp setting,
4R100 w/secondary cooler, BD Torque converter, Sonnax Valve, Tricumulator springs, Royal Purple ATF,
3.5" leveling kit + 4" DR Springs = 7.5" of total lift,
Dual DR front shocks; DR gas shock on the rear,
6" SDHQ Kevlar brake lines,
PSC Hydraulic assist system,
SDHQ Adjustable track arm,
6" blocks on the back + 1.5" add-a-leaf,
Velvet-Ride rear shackles,
Pyro before turbo, Tranny and Boost AutoMeter PHANTOM gauge set/pod,
Volant Cold Air intake box w/custom ram air,
OilGuard Bypass oil filter, 2 Red Top OPTIMAs,
16x10 Eagle Alloys #184, 37 x 13.5 x 16 INTERCO M16s, MOOG ball-joints, SS Grill inserts, SS fender flares, Spray-in liner, SnugTop XtraVison camper shell, APC white gauge faceplate, Clear headlights, Clear corners - LED Lights, Sound/heat retardant floor liner,
I can't help you with the oils you choose, cause I went with Red Line in both my trucks. I used the D4 ATF full synthetic, in the trannys and t-cases. It made the 6 speed shift a whole lot better.
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1994 F350 CC SRW LB 4x4 5 speed IDI Diesel
1997 F350 CC SRW LB 4x4 5 speed Diesel
2002 F350 CC SRW LB 4x4 6 speed Diesel
Thats right - SynchroMax for the Manual tranny, But I think if you were to change the X-fer case fluid you would need to use the Max ATF.
Hope this helps [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
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1999 F350 XLT (Early), SRW, CC, Long bed, 4x4 Off-Road,
4" DP & 4" MBRP Exhaust,EDGE 80hp setting,
4R100 w/secondary cooler, BD Torque converter, Sonnax Valve, Tricumulator springs, Royal Purple ATF,
3.5" leveling kit + 4" DR Springs = 7.5" of total lift,
Dual DR front shocks; DR gas shock on the rear,
6" SDHQ Kevlar brake lines,
PSC Hydraulic assist system,
SDHQ Adjustable track arm,
6" blocks on the back + 1.5" add-a-leaf,
Velvet-Ride rear shackles,
Pyro before turbo, Tranny and Boost AutoMeter PHANTOM gauge set/pod,
Volant Cold Air intake box w/custom ram air,
OilGuard Bypass oil filter, 2 Red Top OPTIMAs,
16x10 Eagle Alloys #184, 37 x 13.5 x 16 INTERCO M16s, MOOG ball-joints, SS Grill inserts, SS fender flares, Spray-in liner, SnugTop XtraVison camper shell, APC white gauge faceplate, Clear headlights, Clear corners - LED Lights, Sound/heat retardant floor liner,
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Mobil 1 makes only one ATF as far as I know, and it's a good one. Meets MERCON requirements without also meeting MERCON V requirements. That's the one I use. $4.99 per quart at AutoZone.
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Smokey, I was just on the Mobil 1 website, (after you corrected me on the Mercon III thing [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]) and they have a couple of ATF products. One being Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF ( <font color="red"> MERCON </font> [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/phoney.gif[/img] rated), which is what you're buying. They also have what they call a Multi-Vehicle ATF which is the combo Mercon/Mercon V. It's a synthetic blend.
I haven't seen anywhere where someone has had trouble with Mercon V in a 6-speed or a note in the user's manual warning against it. But then again, I haven't heard of anyone using it. With the specified fluid available, why would anyone want to use anything different?
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Thats right - SynchroMax for the Manual tranny, But I think if you were to change the X-fer case fluid you would need to use the Max ATF.
Hope this helps [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
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Royal Purple Max is also ok, I use it and the shifting is flawless [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/warmsmile.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img]
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2002 F-250 XLT,6 Spd,AIS Intake,Air Horns (Hadley Twins),Quadzilla Stealth Module,Oilguard Filter,Starter Security Modification,XM Radio,Autometer Cobalt Gauges,Baldwin Coolant Filter,Edelbrock Shocks,Hellwig Sway Bar (Rear),Fabtech Dual Stabilizer,Custom Running Board Lights,Light of Fire Rear Lights,Diamond Plate Tool Box, Tailgate and Side Rails, AirDog Fuel Seporator with Isolation Mounts, Manual Trans Filter, HX Mod, Maxed out Credit Card. Born in Kentucky, Raised and Modified in New Jersey, Home of "T"
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