I was told that the fluid type for my 97 ranger manual trans is mercron auto trans fluid. Is this correct and what weight should the fluid be?
Feb 12, 2006 at 1:27 AM
1997 Ford Ranger Manual Trans Fluid
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Use Standard Transmission Lube SAE 80 in the Mitsubishi 5-speed transmission, and Mercon in the Mazda M5OD transmission.
ATF has no weight designations. Check your owners manual, vin number, or door plate to be sure of Transmission type.
ATF has no weight designations. Check your owners manual, vin number, or door plate to be sure of Transmission type.
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Use SAE 80 standard transmission lube in a Mitsubishi 5-speed, or Mercon ATF in a Mazda M5OD. ATF has no weight designation. Confirm the transmission type in the owner's manual, by VIN, or on the door plate before filling.
Conversation Summary
The owner of a 1997 Ford Ranger with a manual transmission asked whether Mercon automatic transmission fluid is correct and what weight to use. The expert said to use SAE 80 standard transmission lube in the Mitsubishi 5-speed and Mercon in the Mazda M5OD, noted that ATF has no weight designation, and advised confirming the transmission type from the owner's manual, VIN, or door plate.