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How many quarts of Mercon 5 do you need for a power steering flush?
Posted by: turborich
the power steering system in a mark VIII calls for mercon fluid. I would double check before using mercon 5 in it.
Posted by: Frogman
I swear, AllData is useless at times...
I remember buying a Gallon of PS fluid when I put the motor in. Replaced the Rack and pinion, and put in a new pump, IIRC it took about 2 QTs.
Posted by: 98LSC32V
I was actually gonna use the Amsoil universal ATF which meets and exceeds Mercon/Mercon5 specs. In their product lookup guide it's what they recommend for Mark VIII power steering fluid.
Posted by: JMiles_T
My '93 originally called for Type F fluid.
Sometime later, Mercon became the proper fluid.
It's okay to use Mercon V in applications that call for Mercon.
