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What type of tranny fluid is supposed to be used in the C4? Type F or mercon?
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Posted 30 May 2009 - 09:33 PM
1976 Bronco / 4" Rancho lift / 33x12.5x15 BFG Mud Terrain / 302 - C4 - Dana 20 / Hurst shifter / dual ex with Flow-Pros, custom bumpers, 9000lb Warn winch / Warn Hubs / custom roll cage
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Posted 31 May 2009 - 06:56 AM
Type F
76 Early Bronco, Special Decor Package, 302, C4, Dana 20, Dana 44, 9", Hatteras green poly, 5.5" superlift, 36" swampers
78 F-100 Custom 2WD 302, C4, Dana 44, black, a/c
79 F-150 Ranger 4WD 400, C6, NP 205, Dana 44, 9", Walnut Glow/ Light sand, a/c cc
97 Chevy S-10 4WD 4.3, Standard red, a/c cc
78 F-100 Custom 2WD 302, C4, Dana 44, black, a/c
79 F-150 Ranger 4WD 400, C6, NP 205, Dana 44, 9", Walnut Glow/ Light sand, a/c cc
97 Chevy S-10 4WD 4.3, Standard red, a/c cc
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Posted 31 May 2009 - 08:23 AM
I had the tranny rebuilt in 04 at a tranny shop. Do u think they would have changed anything. Upgraded clutch packs that require Mercon or anything like that? What would happen if type F & mercon were mixed? Would it be best to drain everything and start fresh with type F? Or would it be better to switch to Mercon as it is much easier to find?
1976 Bronco / 4" Rancho lift / 33x12.5x15 BFG Mud Terrain / 302 - C4 - Dana 20 / Hurst shifter / dual ex with Flow-Pros, custom bumpers, 9000lb Warn winch / Warn Hubs / custom roll cage
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Posted 31 May 2009 - 08:43 AM
scrub- what has happened to the tranny to make you think the wrong fluid was used? if the shop changed anything or upgraded something then they should have let you know, i know that i'd want to know. they should have put type F back into the tranny. i'm not sure what would happen if the two fluids are mixed, but i'm sure it would effect the internal components. someone else probably knows this and will post. type F should be just as easy to find as mercon as there are still alot of C4's around.
76 Early Bronco, Special Decor Package, 302, C4, Dana 20, Dana 44, 9", Hatteras green poly, 5.5" superlift, 36" swampers
78 F-100 Custom 2WD 302, C4, Dana 44, black, a/c
79 F-150 Ranger 4WD 400, C6, NP 205, Dana 44, 9", Walnut Glow/ Light sand, a/c cc
97 Chevy S-10 4WD 4.3, Standard red, a/c cc
78 F-100 Custom 2WD 302, C4, Dana 44, black, a/c
79 F-150 Ranger 4WD 400, C6, NP 205, Dana 44, 9", Walnut Glow/ Light sand, a/c cc
97 Chevy S-10 4WD 4.3, Standard red, a/c cc
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Posted 31 May 2009 - 08:50 AM
http://www.fcsdchemi...sion%20Fluid%5D
That page also has a "Quick Reference Charts" link with a PDF of recommended fluids.
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Type F Automatic Transmission Fluid and Power Steering Fluid
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Its low viscosity...
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Its low viscosity...
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MERCON® V Automatic Transmission and Power Steering Fluid
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Motorcraft® MERCON® V is manufactured with high-viscosity index...
Do not use in applications where ... Type F Automatic Transmission Fluid is recommended, or in transfer cases.
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Motorcraft® MERCON® V is manufactured with high-viscosity index...
Do not use in applications where ... Type F Automatic Transmission Fluid is recommended, or in transfer cases.
That page also has a "Quick Reference Charts" link with a PDF of recommended fluids.
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Posted 31 May 2009 - 08:56 AM
Just changed the motor so the torque converter was drained. Went to top it up and the dipstick said Mercon. I was pretty sure it was supposed to have type F. Just wanted to be sure. A buddy of mine said that if u mix the two types of fluid the can gunk up and damage tranny. Just trying to save myself some hassles with a little research.
1976 Bronco / 4" Rancho lift / 33x12.5x15 BFG Mud Terrain / 302 - C4 - Dana 20 / Hurst shifter / dual ex with Flow-Pros, custom bumpers, 9000lb Warn winch / Warn Hubs / custom roll cage
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Posted 31 May 2009 - 05:28 PM
Added 4L type f tranny fluid and it's working good. Thx
1976 Bronco / 4" Rancho lift / 33x12.5x15 BFG Mud Terrain / 302 - C4 - Dana 20 / Hurst shifter / dual ex with Flow-Pros, custom bumpers, 9000lb Warn winch / Warn Hubs / custom roll cage
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