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Sent to Car Experts September 22, 2007 9:41 p.m.

Yestedary I had a transmiission flush done to my 1999 ford vehicle 3.8 V-6 with Automatic. The dipstick is a light pink in color--I was told Mercon V was used---I later purchased a quart of Mercon V and it is red almost burgandy in color--I put the dipstick tip in the quart and the stick shows more color---Why is this?

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1999 Windstar SE 3.8 V-6

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Talked to proprietor by phone this morning & he stands firm that Mercon V was the replacement fluid. To me it appears like a different comparable of a dilluted Mrcon V (It seems thinner than the freshly purchased quart and my mpg is less according to the onboard computer.

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September 22, 2007 9:46 p.m. (4 minutes and 30 seconds later)

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Hello Customer (name blocked for privacy) and welcome to JA,

Where was the service performed? Did they use NEW or Recycled Trans fluid? Most of the chains (AAMCO & Cottman) use a machine which cycles the fluid through a machine while the vehicle is running-- most use recycled ATF ( Auto Trans Fluid) in those machines-- There should be no difference though as they must follow strict guidelines for the fluid they use. Good Luck

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Sent September 22, 2007 10:04 p.m. (18 minutes and 17 seconds later)

In answer to your questions--service was performed at a sole proprietership car repair shop by the name of Krause Automotive in West Bend, WI. (his business card also indicates:"Bumper to Bumper Repair").
I was led to believe that Mercon V would be used and he said in phone conversation this morning he "watched the mechanic put Mercon V in the machine".
I don't understand why the coloe is so light compared to straight out of the bottle.

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September 22, 2007 10:08 p.m. (3 minutes and 53 seconds later)

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