I've heard similar and varied accounts of auto trans cross pollination
via differing types/brands of fluid. I had no idea there were so many
different types out there on the shelves until a quick search turned up
the info @< http://www.aa1car.com/library/atf.htm >
On 4/19/2010 7:03 AM, Mike B wrote:
> My understanding of the differences is the shifting characteristics and
>different discs/plates/etc-materials used in Ford vs Chevy transmissions.
>
> The tale I heard (and may have come from someones wife) was Mercron would
>cause GM ttranny to wear faster, and Dextron would cause Ford tranny to shift
>too soft and eventually slip.
>
>
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