Mercon LV Specification (IHS 11 Jun 2012)

ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
FLUID, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WSS-M2C938-A
1. SCOPE
The material defined by this specification is for factory fill automatic transmission fluid (ATF) composed of
base oil and additives.
2. APPLICATION
This specification is released for factory fill application (including top offs) of various automatic
transmissions.
3. REQUIREMENTS
Material specification requirements are to be used for initial qualification of materials.
3.1 STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCTION MATERIALS
Material suppliers and part producers must conform to the Company's Standard Requirements for
Production Materials (WSS-M99P1111-A).
3.2 COLOR Red

(ISO 2092)
3.3 VISCOSITY
New/Fresh fluid
At 100 °C (ASTM D 445) 6.2 mm2/sec (max.)
At -40 °C (ASTM D 2983) 12000 mPas (max.)
Shear Stability (CEC L-45-T93)

After 20 hrs KRL, KV at 100 °C 5.5 mm2/s, min
After 40 hrs KRL, KV at 100 °C 5.0 mm2/s, min
Evaporation loss, 150 °C, 2 hr, max. 10%

(Modified NOACK Test)
After NOACK Test, Viscosity at -40 °C 2000 mPa.s max change
3.4 FLASH POINT

(ASTM D 92) 180 °C (min)
3.5 DENSITY (at 15 °C) 0.841 gm/cc +/- 0.005
Date Action Revisions

2007 12 18 Revised Revised 3.16 C. Ved
2007 04 19 Revised Revised 3.3, 3.5, 3.6, 3.9.1, 3.9.2, 3.9.3, 3.9.4, 3.9.5, 3.9.6, 3.9.7, 3.10,
3.12.1, 3.12.3, 3.12.4, 3.15.1 table, 3.15.2, 3.15.4 & 3.15.5 C. Ved
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2005 12 02 Activated C. Ved

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3.6 ANTI FOAMING PROPERTIES

(ASTM D 892)
Sequence I 50/0 ml (max)
Sequence II 50/0 ml (max)
Sequence III 50/0 ml (max)
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Sequence IV (ASTM D 6082-01) 100/0 ml (max)
3.7 COPPER STRIP, max 1b

(ISO 2160/ASTM D 130, 3 h at 150 °C, no water added)
3.8 NONCORROSION AND NONRUSTING PROPERTIES No visible rust

(ASTM D 665, Procedure A, 24 h)
3.9 ELASTOMER COMPATIBILITY
3.9.1 ATRR-101 Nitrile after aging 168 h at 150 +/- 3 °C per ASTM D 471, para 6.1, with
aluminum block, must be within the limits below:
. Volume Change from original -3 to 4%

. Hardness, Durometer A 0 to 10
Change from original
3.9.2 ATRR-201 Polyacrylic, after aging 70 h at 163 +/- 3 °C in per ASTM D 471, para 6.1,
with aluminum block, must be within the limits below:
. Volume Change from original 0 to 6%

. Hardness, Durometer A +/- 5
3.9.3 ATRR-300 Silicone after aging 240 h at 163 +/- 3 °C per ASTM D 471, para 6.1, with
aluminum block must be within the limits below:

. Hardness, Durometer A -40 to -15
3.9.4 ATRR-400 Fluoroelastomer after aging 240 h at 163 +/- 3 °C per ASTM D 471,
para 6.1, with aluminum block, must be within the limits below:

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3.9.5 ATRR-500 Ethylene-Acrylic after aging 240 h at 163 +/- 3 °C per ASTM D 471,
para 6.1, with aluminum block, must be within the limits below:

3.9.6 ATRR-600 Hypalon after aging 240 hrs. in candidate fluid at 163 +/-1 °C per ASTM
D 471, para 6.1, with aluminum block or fluid bath, must be within the limits below:

. Hardness, Durometer A -30 to 0
3.9.7 ATRR-700 Hydrogenated Nitrile after aging 240 hrs. in candidate fluid at 163 +/-1 °C
per ASTM D 471, para 6.1, with aluminum block, must be within the limits below:
. Volume Change from original -2 to 4%

. Hardness, Durometer A 0 to 5
3.10 ODOR
The fluid manufactured to this specification shall meet the Automatic Transmission Operations
Odor Test procedure. The fluids shall be found to be acceptable when it receives an
acceptability rating of 2 or less. The Automatic Transmission Engineering Operations odor test
procedure can be obtained by written request to:
Ford O H & S Department

Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences
20901 Oakwood Blvd
Dearborn, MI 48124
Tel: (313) 845-4588
3.11 TOXICITY
The fluid manufactured and formulated to this specification must not contain skin sensitization
components. The entire formulation must be validated by testing, the following specific rigorous
protocol. MSDS must accompany all containers other than tank cars quantities and Ford
Toxicology Identification Number must be prominently displayed.
The protocol details can be obtained by written communication to:
Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences

Central Laboratory Building CPN
15000 Century Drive, Room S-120
Dearborn, MI 48120
Tel: (313) 322-4113
Fax: (313) 845-5578
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And requesting the following procedure: "Decision Tree: Dermatotoxicology Assessment of

High Production Volume Vehicle Fluids such as Transmission Fluids"

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3.12 WEAR
3.12.1 VANE PUMP WEAR TEST, wt. loss, max

(ASTM D 6973 at 80 +/- 3 °C, 6.9 mPa) 10 mg
3.12.2 Four-Ball Wear Test, 40 Kg load, 2 hrs

(ASTM D 4172)
Average Wear Scar Diameter, mm max.

600 RPM, 100 °C (Average of 2 tests) 0.6
600 RPM, 150 C (Average of 2 tests) 0.6
3.12.3 Falex EP test

(ASTM D 3233)
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No seizure load at 100 °C, 1 minute 500 lbs, min.

No seizure load at 150 °C, 1 minute 500 lbs, min.
3.12.4 Timken Wear Test, burnish width, mm

(ASTM D 2782)
4.08 kg load, 100 °C, 10 minutes 0.8 max.

(Average of 2 tests) No Scoring
4.08 kg load. 150 °C, 10 minutes 0.8 max.

(Average of 2 tests) No Scoring
3.12.5 FZG Gear wear test, Load Stage Pass

(ASTM D 5182)
1450 RPM, 15 min at 100 °C start temperature 11

1450 RPM, 15 min at 150 °C start temperature 11
3.12.6 Automatic Transmission Planetary Gear Fatigue Test
This dynamometer test procedure shows the fatigue life characteristics of an

automatic transmission gear train and its components. It is recommended for (but not
exclusive to) 1st, 2nd, Rev, and Final Drive gear sets. (Reference CETP: 07.01-L-
311)
3.12.7 Accelerated Overrunning One Way Clutch Test No Trenching
Overrun test using clutches (AX4N Low-Intermediate OWC) built with

11 double springs and 3 triple springs.
The inner race rotation is 4500 RPM's and the outer cam is stationary.
Automatic Transmission Fluid is heated to 230 °F at 6.5 ml/sec flow rate.
Duration of the test is 10 hours.
Contact: Delphi
Attn: David. Fox (419) 627-7055
3.13 MOISTURE, max 0.05%

(ISO 3733/ASTM D 95)

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3.14 OXIDATION TESTS

(FLTM BJ 110-04, 155 °C +/- 1)
Lead Coupon Weight Loss, 100 hrs, max 0.5%
Pentane Insolubles, 300 hrs, max 0.35%
Differential Infrared Carbonyl Absorbance

300 hrs, max 15/cm
Total Acid Number Change, 300 hrs, max 1.5
% Viscosity Change at 40 °C, 300 hrs, max 10%
Copper Strip Rating, 300 hrs, max 3B
Aluminum Strip Rating, 300 hrs, max. No Varnish
Sludge, 300 hrs, max. No Sludge
3.15 FRICTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTS
3.15.1 Clutch Friction Durability Attachment I

(SAE # 2 machine, 30000 cycles, 135 °C with SD1777 & D 530-31 friction material)
Test Criteria SD-1777 material D 530-31 material

Midpoint Dynamic Coefficients (M) 0.140 – 0.165 0.14- 0.16
Low Speed Dynamic Coefficients (E) 0.135 – 0.160 0.14 – 0.18
Static Breakaway Coefficients 0.110 – 0.140 0.10 – 0.15
S/D (E/M) 0.950 – 1.100 0.95 – 1.15
3.15.2 Squawk Performance Test Attachment II

(GK test rig, BW 6510 friction material)
Fresh ATF 0.6 N/mm2, min pressure

Used/Aged ATF (300 hrs at 150 °C or 100 hrs at 170°C) 0.5 N/mm2, min pressure
3.15.3 Continuous Slip Evaluation (μ-V Characterization) Attachment III

(SAE # 2 machine, SD 1777C friction material)
115 hrs Pass
3.15.4 Low Speed Friction Evaluation

(LVFA, 0-300 rpm, 120 °C, SD-1777, D 530-31 & MS 022 friction materials)
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ATF used – Fresh & Aged (300 hrs at 150 °C or 100 hrs at 170°C)
Friction Materials Coefficient of Friction
SD 1777 0.11 – 0.14

D 530-31 0.13 – 0.16
MS 022 0.10 – 0.13

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3.15.5 Anti Shudder Durability Test

(SAE # 2 machine with ATF ageing apparatus, SD-1777 & D 531-70H friction
materials)
Test Hrs: 100 hrs dMu/dV > -10 max.
3.16 CLEANLINESS LEVEL - /18/15

(ISO 4406. At supplier manufacturing site prior to unloading into shipping containers)
3.17 QUALITY CONTROL/SUPPLIER TESTING
Annual validation required on production sample. Validation is to be completed by the first

week of the fifth month prior to a typical Job 1 date (Approximately 2 months prior to Job 1).
Test required for annual validation are 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.9, 3.12, 3.14, 3.15.4.
Supplier in-house friction test results are acceptable after concurrence with the Product
engineering design & release / materials section.
Attachment I
Clutch Friction Durability
SAE NO. 2 MACHINE SET-UP PARAMETERS
Temperature: 135 +/- 3 °C

Pressure: 275 +/- 5 kPa
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Velocity: 3600 rpm

Energy: 20740 +/- 100 J
Fill Volume: 305 mL +/- 5 mL
Total Cycles: 400 for each evaluation pack & 30000 for each durability pack
TEST SEQUENCE
Event Duration Cumulative Time, s Operation
1 10.0 (T1)* 0 to 10.0 High speed (HS) motor on (force released)
2 5.0 (T1 + T2)* 10.0 to 15.0 Motor off, force applied
3 5.0 (T4)* 15.0 to 20.0 Motor off, force released
4 0.5 20.0 to 20.5 Static Drive (SD) motor on to engage static drive
5 5.0 20.5 to 25.5 SD motor off, force released
6 0.5 25.5 to 26.0 SD motor off, force applied
7 5.0 26.0 to 31.0 SD motor on, force applied
8 5.0 31.0 to 36.0 SD motor off, force released
* = Reference SAE Friction Nomenclature Specification (SAE J1646)

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Attachment II
Squawk Performance
GK Rig Machine Setup Parameters
Apply Pressure: 4200 kPa/sec.

Sampling Frequency: 500 Hz (1000 Hz with 500 Hz filter)
Fill Volume: 700 mL +/- 5 mL
TEST DESCRIPTION
Test Conditions - Discrete Data Points

Sliding Speed (m/s) Speed (rpm) Pressures (kPa) Temp °F
0.005 1
0.011 2
0.027 5 97 40
0.055 10
0.110 20
0.165 30
0.220 40
0.275 50 241 90
0.412 75
0.549 100
0.824 150
1.098 200
369 120
1.373 250
1.647 300
Attachment III
Continuous Slip Evaluation (μ-V Characterization)
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Test Setup
TEMPERATURE, BATH 120 °C

APPLY PRESSURE 10 Kg/cm2
SLIDING SPEED 0 - 220
INTERVAL - HRS. 4 hrs
DATA ACQUISITION 1.90 SEC WITHIN 2.0 SEC. WINDOW
TEMPERATURE, TEST HEAD 120 °C
Test Description
• Break-in for 20 mins.

• Slipping mode for 50 mins.
• 20 dynamic engagements.
• 20 Dynamic engagements.
• μ vs. V data collection.
• Repeat sequence.

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ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

FLUID, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WSS-M2C938-A

Material specification requirements are to be used for initial qualification of materials.

3.1 STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCTION MATERIALS

3.2 COLOR Red

Shear Stability (CEC L-45-T93)

Evaporation loss, 150 °C, 2 hr, max. 10%

After NOACK Test, Viscosity at -40 °C 2000 mPa.s max change

3.4 FLASH POINT

3.5 DENSITY (at 15 °C) 0.841 gm/cc +/- 0.005

Date Action Revisions

2005 12 02 Activated C. Ved

3.6 ANTI FOAMING PROPERTIES

Sequence I 50/0 ml (max)

Sequence II 50/0 ml (max)

Sequence III 50/0 ml (max)

3.7 COPPER STRIP, max 1b

3.8 NONCORROSION AND NONRUSTING PROPERTIES No visible rust

3.9 ELASTOMER COMPATIBILITY

. Volume Change from original -3 to 4%

. Volume Change from original 0 to 6%

. Volume Change from original 20 to 48%

. Volume Change from original 0 to 4%

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. Volume Change from original 5 to 15%

. Volume Change from original 5 to 35%

. Volume Change from original -2 to 4%

Ford O H & S Department

The protocol details can be obtained by written communication to:

Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences

And requesting the following procedure: "Decision Tree: Dermatotoxicology Assessment of

Printed copies are uncontrolled

3.12.1 VANE PUMP WEAR TEST, wt. loss, max

3.12.2 Four-Ball Wear Test, 40 Kg load, 2 hrs

Average Wear Scar Diameter, mm max.

3.12.3 Falex EP test

No seizure load at 100 °C, 1 minute 500 lbs, min.

3.12.4 Timken Wear Test, burnish width, mm

4.08 kg load, 100 °C, 10 minutes 0.8 max.

4.08 kg load. 150 °C, 10 minutes 0.8 max.

3.12.5 FZG Gear wear test, Load Stage Pass

1450 RPM, 15 min at 100 °C start temperature 11

3.12.6 Automatic Transmission Planetary Gear Fatigue Test

This dynamometer test procedure shows the fatigue life characteristics of an

3.12.7 Accelerated Overrunning One Way Clutch Test No Trenching

Overrun test using clutches (AX4N Low-Intermediate OWC) built with

3.13 MOISTURE, max 0.05%

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3.14 OXIDATION TESTS

Lead Coupon Weight Loss, 100 hrs, max 0.5%

Pentane Insolubles, 300 hrs, max 0.35%

Differential Infrared Carbonyl Absorbance

Total Acid Number Change, 300 hrs, max 1.5

% Viscosity Change at 40 °C, 300 hrs, max 10%

Copper Strip Rating, 300 hrs, max 3B

Aluminum Strip Rating, 300 hrs, max. No Varnish

Sludge, 300 hrs, max. No Sludge

3.15 FRICTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTS

3.15.1 Clutch Friction Durability Attachment I

Test Criteria SD-1777 material D 530-31 material

3.15.2 Squawk Performance Test Attachment II

Fresh ATF 0.6 N/mm2, min pressure

3.15.3 Continuous Slip Evaluation (μ-V Characterization) Attachment III

3.15.4 Low Speed Friction Evaluation