Automatic Transmission Fluid is a lubricant needed for cars that are built with an automatic shifting transmission. The type of fluid used is specific to the make and model of the car. The owner's guide gives information regarding the type of transmission fluid to use for that car.
The transmission is attached to the engine to send power to the wheels. An automatic transmission has gears inside its mechanism. Fluid on the gears makes shifting smooth as the car speeds and slows. The transmission mechanism determines the fluid that does the job for that car.
Transmission fluid keeps the engine and the wheels working together efficiently. Mercon is the designated fluid for some Ford models built between 1987 and 2007. Mercon transmission fluid is commonly found in any automotive department.
When Mercon is the required transmission fluid, it is not acceptable to substitute or mix any other type. Each type of transmission fluid has a different mixture of chemicals necessary for the specific transmission and engine. These fluids are tested for the chemical combination that gives the best performance.
