Oil Type:
Dexron-III
.
What cars use DEXRON?
- Chevy, Buick, Cadillac, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Saturn, or GMC cars and trucks. General Motors (GM) vehicles after 1968 take Dexron ATF. …
- Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and some Mazda cars and trucks. …
- Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Jeep, Mopar, and Fiat cars and trucks.
Can you use dexron in a Dodge?
Dexron is also
OE for Dodges with non-OD transmissions
. (3spds, 727, 904, 998, 999 etc.) Yep. My Mirada is the only mopar vehicle I have that uses this stuff.
Are all DEXRON fluids compatible?
Yes
, DEXRON-VI fluid can be used on any vehicle type that calls for DEXRON transmission fluid.
Is ATF and DEXRON the same?
DEXRON is the trade name for a group of technical specifications of automatic transmission fluid (ATF) created by General Motors (GM).
Is dexron and mercon the same?
Dexron II
is an approved alternative to Type CJ. Mercon—introduced in 1987 and similar to Dexron II. Ford ceased licensing Mercon in 2007 and now recommends Mercon V for all transmissions that previously used Mercon. Mercon is a suitable replacement for Type H and Type CJ fluid, but not for Type F.
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.
What transmission fluid is compatible with Dexron VI?
Valvoline MaxLife ATF transmission fluid
is 100 percent compatible with the DEXRON VI for mixing or flushing a system.
Can you still get Dexron 3 transmission fluid?
All Dexron-III (H) licenses expired permanently at the end of 2011, and GM now supports
only Dexron-VI fluids
for use in their older automatic transmissions.
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.
Does it matter what type of transmission fluid I use?
It is also important to use the correct type of
automatic transmission fluid
because different fluids have very different properties. The wrong fluid can cause irregular pressures, clogs, precipitation or corrosion which can all drastically shorten the life of your transmission.
What happens if you use the wrong transmission fluid?
Using the wrong fluid can
cause poor lubrication, overheating, and possibly transmission failure
. A mechanic might not be able to reverse the damage, even by flushing the transmission. Mistakenly adding motor oil or brake fluid can also destroy your transmission.
What is the best ATF fluid?
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 I use DEXRON instead of Mercon?
In short, the answer
is no
, and it’s why you want to use an OE approved fluid specific to your car. Dexron fluids are used by GM. Ford and Mazda designed their transmissions for Mercon. Other import brands like Honda (DW-1) and Toyota (ATF Type-T) have their own specific fluid too.
What is the replacement for Type F transmission fluid?
This type of drive train fluid should not be used in automatics that require Type F. It can be replaced with
Mercon or Mercon V specification
.
Can I use DEXRON VI instead of DEXRON II?
Valvoline DEXRON
TM
-VI ATF
can be used in new and old GM transmissions, is fully backward serviceable, and can be used wherever DEXRON
TM
-II and/or DEXRON
TM
-III are recommended.
