Trans Fluid type

[Rons beast]

Took the Beast on a 400 mile trip, and the tranny started a leak. I want to wait to get home to do the fix...(front seal). and think I can get back by adding fluid about every 150 miles.

Question is what type of fluid? I went to buy some and the parts store guy said not to use the Mercon V as it would cause more leaks...He recommended dextron III.

Any thoughts?

The fluid is nice and red...not burnt, just leaking from the seal....Lost about a Qt and 1/2 in 400 miles.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Elmo]

sounds right to me altho i dont know why mercon v would cause more leaks

 

[Bronc76]

http://www.teamcapri.com/recalls/tsd_psd/01-15-7.pdf

 

[Rons beast]

I added Bars' Trans Leak seal and got back home without adding any more fluid. It's still full! I know squat about trannys....what would make it leak so bad, then stop. I do most of my driving on highways at 65mph or more, and this never happened.

Then again I had 2 flat tires and drove through 27 miles of rain and hail, and it was 104 in Georgia when I left for home...104!!! Never had a drive like that either.

Any thought are welcome.

Thanks in advance.