Is DEXRON and Mercon the same?

Over the years, the various formulations of Dexron and Mercon were adopted by a number of other auto manufacturers as the specification for their automatic transmissions, as well. Moreover, because Dexron and Mercon were very similar, these fluids themselves came to be regarded as interchangeable.

What is DEXRON VI compatible with?

DEXRON-VI can be used in any proportion in past model vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, in place of DEXRON-III (for instance, topping off the fluid in the event of a repair or fluid change). DEXRON-VI is also compatible with any former version of DEXRON for use in automatic transmissions.

Can I use DEXRON VI in a Ford?

General Motors officially states that DEXRON®-VI approved fluids are backwards compatible with and should replace all previous generation DEXRON fluids in service. Ford Motor Company has issued a chart showing where MERCON® LV fluids apply and where they supersede previous generation MERCON fluids.

Is there a Mercon 6?

Valvoline Dexron VI/Mercon LV ATF is the full-synthetic automatic transmission fluid that has been uniquely engineered to meet and exceed the requirements of the General Motors Dexron VI specification and is officially licensed and approved by GM.

Is DEXRON 6 the same as Mercon 5?

Mercon V has a replacement period of 30,000 miles. Dexron 6 has a replacement period of 100,000 miles and the new Mercon LV has a replacement period of 150,000 miles.

Is DEXRON 6 full synthetic?

ACDelco DEXRON-VI ATF is a high performance, synthetic blend formulation that meets or exceeds the stringent requirements of GM’s DEXRON-VI specification and provides warranty protection for current GM vehicles. It also provides improved performance in older GM vehicles, wherever DEXRON is specified.

What kind of fluid goes in a Ford transmission?

MERCON® fluids are the only fluids approved by Ford Motor Company for their recommended application. The different MERCON® fluids are unique fluids formulated for specific applications. Their specifications DO NOT overlap and use of fluids other than specified may cause reduced functionality or transmission damage.

Can I mix Mercon LV and DEXRON VI?

Formulated to meet the demands of most modern transmissions on the road today, Advantage® Uni-Syn LV DEXRON® VI/MERCON® LV ATF is also backward compatible with older GM Dexron specifications making it the perfect premium product to streamline your transmission fluid offerings.

Is DEXRON 6 the same as MERCON 5?

Is DEXRON 6 a synthetic?

Mobil DEXRON-VI ATF is a high performance, synthetic blend formulation that meets or exceeds the stringent requirements of GM’s DEXRON-VI specification and provides warranty protection for 2006 and newer GM vehicles. It also provides improved performance in older GM vehicles, wherever DEXRON is specified.

Can I use Dex Merc instead of DEXRON VI?

Dex/Merc would be fine. Dexron VI is listed by GM as backward compatible, but is thinner than original Dexron III. I’d use the Dex/Merc myself.

What viscosity is DEXRON 6?

Property

Property
Color, Visual	Red
Flash Point, Cleveland Open Cup, °C, ASTM D92	220 (428)
Kinematic Viscosity @ 100 C, mm2/s, ASTM D445	5.83
Kinematic Viscosity @ 40 C, mm2/s, ASTM D445	29.5