Transmission Fluid Spec Lookup

The most common "what fluid does my [vehicle] take" questions, answered in one place. Bookmark this page.

F-150 (2009-2017)

6R80 = Mercon LV. NOT Mercon V.

When to use: Mercon LV mandatory.

Wrong-fluid consequence: Wrong fluid causes TCC shudder within 5K miles.

F-150 (2017+)

10R80 = Mercon ULV.

When to use: Mercon ULV mandatory.

Wrong-fluid consequence: Backwards-compatible to Mercon LV in some apps. Check manual.

Silverado 1500 (1999-2007)

4L60E = Dexron VI.

When to use: Standard GM RWD 4-speed.

Wrong-fluid consequence: Dexron III replacement OK (Dexron VI supersedes it).

Silverado 1500 (2007-2014)

6L80 = Dexron VI.

When to use: Standard GM 6-speed.

Wrong-fluid consequence: Some 2015+ 6L80s take Dexron HP - check VIN.

Silverado HD (Duramax)

Allison 1000 = TES-668.

When to use: Allison-spec only.

Wrong-fluid consequence: Generic Dexron voids the rebuild.

Camaro (2010-2015 V8)

6L80 = Dexron VI.

When to use: 5th-gen V8.

Wrong-fluid consequence: Standard 6L80 spec.

Camaro (2016+ SS)

8L90 = Dexron HP ONLY.

When to use: Friction-sensitive.

Wrong-fluid consequence: Dexron VI causes IMMEDIATE shudder in 8L90.

RAM 2500/3500 (5.9 Cummins)

48RE = ATF+4.

When to use: Standard Chrysler spec.

Wrong-fluid consequence: Dexron in a 48RE = slip + shudder.

RAM 2500/3500 (6.7 Cummins)

68RFE = ATF+4. Aisin variants = AW-1.

When to use: Check trim - standard vs Aisin.

Wrong-fluid consequence: ATF+4 in Aisin (or vice versa) = warranty void.

Mustang (2011-2017 GT)

6R80 = Mercon LV.

When to use: Same as F-150 6R80 spec.

Wrong-fluid consequence: Wrong fluid causes TCC shudder.

Mustang (2018+)

10R80 = Mercon ULV.

When to use: Same as F-150 10R80 spec.

Wrong-fluid consequence: Check manual for backwards compatibility.

When in doubt, pull the dipstick and read the fluid spec stamp. If there's no dipstick (most modern Fords, all 8L90s), check the owner's manual or the VIN-decode in the Ford/GM portal.
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