Valvoline Synthetic Transmission Fluid ATF+4 1 Quart.
What type of automatic transmission fluid should I use?
Dexron III/Mercon – This is one of the most common fluids on the market. Most GM and Ford units call for this type of ATF, as well as many imports. If your owners manual recommends any form of Dexron, or any Mercon – other than Mercon V – this is the fluid you want.
Can I use any automatic transmission fluid?
Each car has its own recommendations from the manufacturer on which transmission fluid your car needs. Some transmission fluids are very incompatible with different transmission types as they use different additives in the fluids.
What kind of transmission fluid does a Dodge take?
Oil Type: Dexron VI.
What is the difference between ATF and ATF 4?
ATF +4 is a synthetic fluid for finely-tuned transmissions, so if you use a non-synthetic ATF instead of ATF +4 in a car or truck that calls for it, you could damage the transmission. You may use ATF +4 in most applications that call for older Dexron and Mercon fluids.
Can you mix ATF 4 and dexron?
Use ATF+4 only. Don’t use anything with Dexron/Mercon fluids. These fluids will cause TCC slippage/chatter problems plus wear out your transmission sooner than you would like for. The slipping could also be due to the bands needing adjustment.
Can I use dexron VI instead of ATF 4?
MaxLife® ATF, ATF +4 and DEXRON® VI are all synthetic transmission fluids. Is it OK to mix synthetic ATF with a conventional and/or synthetic blend ATF? Yes. Synthetic ATF and conventional fluids are 100 percent compatible with each other.
What is the difference between ATF 3 and ATF 4 transmission fluid?
Graphs in the paper show that the friction coefficient of fresh ATF+3 and ATF+4 is essentially identical, but as the fluid ages ATF+4 retains the “as new” coefficient while ATF+3 degrades.
What is the difference between dexron III and dexron VI?
Dexron VI is a lot more stable at higher temperatures and lasts longer. It can also be used to top off dexron 3, however, you can’t use dexron 3 if you already have dexron 6 originally in your trans, or if it has been flushed with dexron 6.
Can I put dexron VI instead dexron III?
Direct Replacement Dexron VI fully replaces Dexron III and prior evolutions of the Dexron fluids. Dexron VI works in any vehicle that requires ATF-A (the original automatic transmission fluid) or a Dexron variation. GM’s newest vehicles require the use of Dexron VI in the transmissions, however.
Can I use dexron VI for power steering fluid?
While DEXRON VI has / is being used on power steering system in newer vehicles and it “may” work on older models it’s more if the seals and the rest of the system would be able to operate properly and if the entire PS system could be completely drained.
Can you mix dexron III and dexron VI?
DEXRON-VI can be used in any proportion in past model vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, in place of DEXRON-III (for instance, topping off the fluid in the event of a repair or fluid change). DEXRON-VI is also compatible with any former version of DEXRON for use in automatic transmissions.
What is dexron VI compatible with?
Valvoline DEXRONTM-VI ATF can be used in new and old GM transmissions, is fully backward serviceable, and can be used wherever DEXRONTM-II and/or DEXRONTM-III are recommended.
What is the best dexron VI?
Our top pick for the best transmission fluid is the Castrol Transmax Dex/Merc ATF. It works for the majority of domestic cars out there and delivers great results. If you’re looking for something even more wallet-friendly, check out the ACDelco Dexron VI Synthetic ATF.
Can you mix dexron 3 with TranSynd?
Both are good fluids, but they are not the same. They CAN be mixed, but if you mix them, you bring the capability of the trans fluid down from the TES-295 fluid to the level of the TES-389 spec. TES-389 is where DEX VI, and all the other fluids are grouped.
Can you mix Transynd and Dex 6?
Its ok to mix, I did mine last year and works just fine. They also told me to change the filter every 25k and the fluid every 100k. I think I will do them both every couple of years just to be safe.
How many gallons of transmission fluid does a Allison Transmission take?
2 Gallons of Allison Transynd synthetic fluid- (We have found this fluid to be far superior to anything else available.) It is completely compatible with Dexron 3 and Dexron 6 designed specifically for the Allison transmission. 1 genuine Allison spin on transmission filter.
What color is Transynd?
Transynd will turn an orange shade over time, dexIII goes a deeper red. As for smell, they do smell a bit different, but smell is a hard thing to describe over the internet. As has recently been posted, BOTH fluids (Dexron III and Transynd 295) are red.
What is TranSynd?
TranSyndTM is a premium, synthetic universal powershift and automatic transmission fluid with TES 295TM and TES 468TM approval. It can be recommended for all vehicles calling for Dexron® III / Mercon® ATF’s suitable for bus and refuse vehicles with automatic transmissions.
What is TES 295?
Kendall SHP 295 is a full synthetic, heavy-duty automatic transmission fluid that offers excellent friction durability to ensure smooth shifting, outstanding low-temperature properties for year-round use and easy shifting in cold weather, as well as rust and corrosion protection.
