Mercon SP vs Mercon LV

[taterthedog]

What are the differences between these 2 transmission oils. SP and LV. Is there much difference? Does LV supercede SP? :morons:

 

[Mark Kovalsky]

LV supersedes SP. I do not know the specific differences.

 

[mortal798]

I have a case of SP left over from my 6.0L, can I use it in my 6.4L? I bought LV because I wasn't sure.

 

[Zmann]

yes and they are interchangeable /mixable according to Ford

only not when first released ? Go figure

 

[Zmann]

but if you bought the LV just sell the SP folks still want it because they aren't sure whats going on

 

[taterthedog]

haven't bought anything yet. Which one should I buy? which one is more expensive?

 

[mortal798]

I don't know what it retails for, I got mine 15% over cost from the dealer.

 

[Zmann]

sorry OP I mixed Mortal's post in with yours

deiselfiltersonline you likely can't find SP anymore

 

[Dave]

Ford still sells SP

 

[GearHeadSales]

From what I remember you can use LV in place of SP but not vice versa.

 

[fordman2121]

Why we are on the subject of atf. I was told my a trusted local trans builder that dex vi can go in place of sp and lv. And for that matter mercon and mercon v also. And all GM dex. Any body have any info for this? He tells me he only uses dex or dex vi, unless its a cv trans.

 

[taterthedog]

So is LV better than SP? If I can use either, I'd like to use the better one. I have a few bottles of SP lying around already, I will bring them back and get LV if it is the better oil.

 

[GearHeadSales]

So is LV better than SP? If I can use either, I'd like to use the better one. I have a few bottles of SP lying around already, I will bring them back and get LV if it is the better oil.

LV is supposed to retain its viscosity better. It was introduced as a lifetime fluid, don't think it has been out long enough to prove that it is.

As far as Dex VI goes I'm pretty sure it can be used in place of other Dexron trans fluids. It is a synthetic so it should last longer. Never heard of it being used in place of Mercon though.

 

[SEABEE08FX4]

They can be mixed, just one is replacing the other.

 

[F-250-Owner]

my stealership has sp for 8.50 a qt or lv for 7.50 per quart.... I found it at advanced auto for 6.99 a qt.... LV that is.

 

[jdeeg4276]

I use the maxlife trans fluid. In there book it specifically says SP. But if you look on the back it only say LV. I've used itfor years in my small garage. Never ran in to a problem. My 2 cents.

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