Transmission oil Merkon 5 is considered an excellent choice for car owners. It is possible to change the lubricant even earlier than the set deadlines. Among its positive effects, one can single out: the removal of excess thermal energy from the working area of the motor, protection from various contaminants, an increased resource for the production of the composition and some others - Mercon V has all these useful qualities to the fullest.
In the car, you need to periodically change the oil. The operation is considered a forced preventive measure. It sometimes happens that even new vehicles drive into a service station, but only because of a change in the lubricant mixture in the engine system. No matter how elementary the operation is, it must be treated with special responsibility, especially since the procedure does not take much time.
Features of Merkon 5 oil
Many car owners have a natural question, why should you opt for Merkon oil? The answer lies in the technical regulation of the car. As you know, the choice of lubricant should be carried out after careful study of the operating documentation. vehicle... In technical acts, as a rule, the optimal parameters for the lubricant component are established. Based on these values, the choice of oil is made, which can subsequently be used in the gearbox and in the power unit of the car.
If the owner already has a second-hand car, then the rational option after the purchase would be to visit the officials. This is necessary in order to obtain all the detailed information on the application. Supplies... After purchasing a used vehicle, you should immediately change all oil fluids, because it is not known how long the replacement of the technical component was carried out, and how much the previous owner ran over after that.
There are cases when such information is simply not available, therefore, experts recommend using Merkon 5 oil. It should be borne in mind that an incorrectly selected oil composition can turn into a sad consequence for the car owner. The result is a decrease in power power unit and increased consumption fuel. But this is at best. If everything goes according to the global scenario, then an early engine breakdown is possible and, as a result, its overhaul... In this regard, you should not spare money on significant trifles, so as not to pay twice as much later.
Mercon Oil Fluid is considered to be an excellent vehicle maintenance product that maintains optimum functionality of the vehicle's devices. The technical properties of the product meet all international quality standards.
Options for replacing the lubricant mixture in the automatic transmission
There are several options, but mainly two main methods are used by the popularity in service points:
- The first is to replace the composition of a given volume, according to the standard principle (drain-pour). As a result of this operation, you can get rid of a significant amount of grease that forms in the box pallet. But it should also be borne in mind that the used old product remains in the system.
- The second involves the use of computer technology, which makes it possible to completely replace the used oil. This principle allows you to preserve all the useful characteristics specified by the manufacturer.
By choosing the best option, when changing the lubricant mixture manually, the Special attention on the shade and condition of the oil element. If the composition is black and various contaminants are visible in it, for example, dust, then with a 100% guarantee it is required to replace it by using the equipment, since the used grease has exhausted its full potential, and it is not allowed to mix it with a new portion.
Before you do full replacement, you need to spend special check to find out the cause of the pollution.
The procedure for the selection and operation of lubricants
Before purchasing lubricating mixtures for a gearbox, it is worth considering the fact that oil for mechanical boxes not suitable for "automation".
During long-term operation in the automatic transmission, traces of wear of the internal mechanisms of the system accumulate, which over time can seep into the oil fluid. This is not very useful for the device, since during operation, adverse consequences may occur, namely, excessive vibration and poor gear shifting.
When such effects occur, the lubricant mixture begins to gradually lose its useful characteristics. If the vehicle continues to operate, then soon new problems will arise and it will already be necessary to take it to a car service.
If a cheap product is poured into the propulsion system of a transport, then after 10 thousand kilometers it will be converted into ordinary water. Unlike similar elements, Mercon V grease has significant durability, even under aggressive driving conditions. In case of excessive loads, replacement should be carried out in accordance with the planned maintenance... Merkon 5 oil is a high-quality semi-synthetic compound for vehicles with automatic transmission. different generations and models.
The main purpose of the Mercon lubricant is to increase durability and reduce vibration flows in an automatic transmission. That is, this composition is perfectly combined with cars that have already traveled more than one thousand kilometers. It should be noted that the Merkon lubricant mixture is suitable not only for lightweight vehicles, but also for trucks... The only condition for use is age, the release of the vehicle must be less than 10 years old. A special range of Mercon gear oils has been developed for these machines.
If the car owner opted for Merkon 5 oil, then after changing the lubricant, he will feel the difference. Continuous research and development and countless testing have done their job, namely, they managed to achieve the best frictional performance when changing gears and reduce vibration.
When choosing a gear oil, in case you are prescribed MERCON V oil, you need to be guided by the latest information on changes in specifications and numbers:
In the American market:
1. Instead of articles XT-2-QDX (USA) and CXT2LM12 (Canada) "Mercon", as well as XT-5-QM (USA) and CXT5LM12 (Canada) "Mercon V for Automatic Transmission and Power Steering Fluid" article XT-5-QMC "Mercon V for Automatic Transmission and Power Steering Fluid Mercon compatible"). At the same time, the mention of these specifications and articles occurs one after another, separated by commas, which suggests that the previous Mercon V was not compatible - i.e. not compatible.
2. In addition to the Mercon V semi-synthetic gear oil (https: //www.fcsdchemicalsandlubricants.com/main/product.asp? Product = MERCON% AE% 20V% 20Automatic% 20Tran ...) semi-synthetic oil Synthetic blend Mercon V (https: //www.fcsdchemicalsandlubricants.com/main/product.asp? Product = Synthetic% 20Blend% 20MERCON% AE% 20 ...). Most likely, the renewed oil has improved thermal stability.
3. Despite the fact that you can add Mercon V gear oil to the power steering, there is special liquid for power steering Motorcraft XL-14 (Mercon V), which replaced the previously produced Motorcraft XL-9 (Mercon). Both oils are fully compliant with FORD specification WSS-M2C-195-A.
4. Until now, transmission oil is produced that meets the FORD specification ESP-M2C166H (this Mercon specification preceded the current MERCON V, and was specially created for automatic transmissions of FORD cars), but it makes sense to use it only for transfer cases of certain car models, and does not make sense use in automatic transmissions (probably due to the fact that it complies with Mercon V): https: //www.fcsdchemicalsandlubricants.com/main/product.asp? product = Transfer% 20Case% 20Fluid & category ...
5. For those who still hesitate to switch or not to Mercon V, experts recommend this transmission fluid(OEM Motorcraft):
Conoco:
http: //www.conocophillipslubricants.com/documents/conoco/industrial_oils/TB%20Super%20ATF%20TDS%20We ...
Kendall:
http: //www.conocophillipslubricants.com/documents/Kendall/power_transmission_fluid/Ken%20Classic%20A ...
The additive package in these transmission oils will be as compatible as possible with what is filled from the factory in the CD4E automatic transmission and power steering of your car.
There are dealers of the Conoco and Kendall brands in many cities of Russia, it is not difficult to buy oil.
In the European market:
There was a symmetrical change from the Mercon V specification to the Mercon V Mercon compatible specification, without any ATF mixing problems.
1. To replace the transmission oil in automatic transmissions instead of Mercon (article for liter - 5014519, for five liter - 5014520, complies with FORD WSS-M2C-166H specification), as well as Mercon V (article 8000045, corresponding to FORD WSS-M2C202B specification). Currently, the universal article 1565889 is used (according to the FORD specification WSS-M2C919E).
2. For power steering fluid, the uniform FORD WSS-M2C195A specification has been retained, but instead of Mercon (article 4571525 and article 1087900) and Mercon V (article 8000047), the universal article 1590988 is now used.
The differences between gear oils with Mercon V and Mercon approvals lie in the differences that can be traced according to the data given in the oil data sheets and oil safety data sheets (TDS and MSDS) for temperature properties: viscosity at -40 (it became<=12000) и значение показателя температура потери текучести (она опустилась ниже -45 вместо прежних -40). Основное отличие в потребительских свойствах Mercon V от обычного Mercon заключается в улучшенных низкотемпературных свойствах (он стал гораздо более текучим для обеспечения быстрой смазываемости при экстремально низких температурах) и новыми фрикционными добавками. В основном улучшение свойств было обусловлено переходом на полусинтетическое и синтетическое базовое масло.
some reflections on transmission fluid boobs
A bit of history.
The first ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) specification of the "Dexron" type was issued by GM at the dawn of time, in 1967 (Dexron B). Further, the specifications were regularly updated:
1973 - Dexron II (DIIC), which became the de facto worldwide ATF standard.
1981 - Dexron IID - the one that we now understand under the brand name "Dexron-2".
1991 - Dexron IIE - improved specification, synthetic based ATF (as opposed to mineral DIID), has better viscosity-temperature properties.
1993 - Dexron III (DIIIF) with new requirements for frictional and viscous properties remains the standard to this day.
1999 - Dexron VI (on a synthetic basis), has not yet received wide distribution in our country.
(note: in the original article it was written Dexron IV, obviously this is a typo, after III comes VI> en.wikipedia.org
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Ford also tried to keep up with GM with its "Mercon" specification, but despite the more frequent updates (or maybe because of this), ATF Mercon did not receive such distribution (at least until recently) officially completely unified with Dexron "ohm (for example - DIII / MerconV).
Why does the manufacturer need it?
On the one hand, how much easier it would be for the aforementioned auto giants not to invent a bicycle, but to use the most massive ATF (by the way, Europeans generally follow this path), but on the other, why not feed the affiliated oil manufacturers? Since Dexron can now be produced by everyone who is not lazy, and GM should receive a "kickback" for certification, then the Japanese, who can count as well as others, wanted their share of the profit. Fortunately, no one bothers them to introduce new specifications, but the owners will still have to pay for it. Yes, and competent positioning allows you to convince people that TT and other special ATFs are much better than Dexrons. And pay attention - on Dexron "e it is often written -" do not use instead of Mopar, SP, etc. ", and on many special ATFs - something like "it is permissible to use in automatic transmissions for which Dexron is recommended". So, there are no special oilers mechanical problems do not frighten with "ordinary" machines - the main thing is to increase sales. Is it possible the other way around?
business, nothing personal (s)
Can I mix?
With sufficient responsibility, we can say:
- It is permissible to use Dexron of subsequent specifications instead of previous ones without any consequences. In areas with low temperatures even it is recommended to replace DIID with DIIE or synthetic DIII, in the middle lane there is no such need.
- Can be mixed different types ATF, but in this case there is already some, albeit very small, probability of harm, therefore it is better to refrain from mixing mineral and synthetic oils.
this is the most comprehensive article, often cited on various resources
large-scale googling on the Internet did not give anything different from what was written in the article
for myself, I made the following conclusions:
a) Mercon V and Mercon LV are fluid "specifications", therefore any fluid that meets these specifications can be poured into the box.
b) you can safely pour Dexron III - because it is an analogue of Mercon V
c) you can cast Dexron VI even more calmly - this is the development of Dexron III, so to speak, the next generation, "analogue" of Mercon LV
d) the "next" modification of the fluid differs from the "previous" in improved temperature and frictional properties, if the "previous" is filled in and there is a "next" - it is possible and desirable to fill in a new one (at the next oil change, make a complete replacement and fill in the newest modification)
e) you can mix mineral water with mineral water and, accordingly, synthetics with synthetics, I'm not sure - do not interfere (c) I
f) if you are paranoid and / or a tight shovel - lay "original" for a wild price, feed the bourgeois, pay for your confidence
fluid options:
Mercon v:
FORD Motorcraft Mercon V AT and PSF (XT-5-QMC)- "native" synthetics (233r. \ 1l. in a well-known oil store)
KENDALL VersaTrans Synthetic Blend ATF- semi-synthetics (213 rubles \ 1l. in a well-known oil store, Ford Mercon V certificate)
KENDALL Mercon V ATF - synthetics (213r. \ 1l. In a well-known oil store)
CHEVRON ATF Multi-Vehicle - universal fluid (certificates DEXRON III H, Ford Mercon V)
SHELL Spirax S4 ATF X - universal synthetics (certificates Ford Mercon, Ford Mercon V, GM Dexron®-III H)
SHELL Spirax S3 ATF MD3 - synthetics (certificates Ford Mercon V, GM Dexron VI)
Castrol Transmax Import Multi-Vehicle ATF- universal synthetics (certificates DEXRON III H, MERCON, MERCON V)
RAVENOL MERCON V - semi-synthetics (certificates Ford M2C202-B, Ford Mercon V)
MAZDA Mercon V ATF - "native" Mazda synthetics
Liqui Moly Top Tec ATF 1200 - semi-synthetics (ord Mercon V, GM Dexron III H certificates)
Mobil Multi-Vehicle ATF - universal semisynthetics (certificates Ford Mercon V, GM Dexron III H)
Totachi Multi-Vehicle ATF - universal synthetics (it seems to be certified in general for everything in the world, the Japanese are their mother)
etc. etc.
Mercon LV:
Motorcraft Mercon LV (XT-10Q-LVC)- "native" synthetics (Ford WSS-M2C938-A certificate)
RAVENOL ATF F-LV Fluid - synthetic (Ford certificate WSS-M2C938-A, The product is used for Ford automatic transmission 4F27E from 2008)
MAZDA Mercon LV ATF - "native" Mazda synthetics
Liqui Moly Top Tec ATF 1800 - synthetics (Dexron VI, Mercon LV certificates)
MANNOL ATF Dexron VI - synthetics (GM Dexron VI; FORD Mercon LV certificates)
Chevron Havoline ATF Multi-Vehicle DEXRON VI- universal synthetics (certificates Dexron VI, Mercon LV, etc.)
etc. etc.
