Recommended Fluids: Transaxle/Transmission

1996 Mercury Sable GS, 4D Wagon, AX4NSECTION Transaxle/Transmission
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To determine appropriate fluid, see TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATIONSΒ  table.

TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATIONS

Application Fluid Type
1998-99
AX4N Mercon V (XT-5-QM)
AX4S
Sable & Taurus Mercon V (XT-5-QM)
Windstar Mercon (XT-2-QDX)
CD4E Mercon (XT-2-QDX)
E4OD Mercon (XT-2-QDX)
F4E-III (F4E Type "F") Mercon (XT-2-QDX)
4F20E Mercon (XT-2-QDX)
4R44E Mercon V (XT-5-QM)
4R70W Mercon V (XT-5-QM)
4R100 Mercon (XT-2-QDX)
5R55E Mercon V (XT-5-QM)
RENDER: 1.0x

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