Im running m1 universal atf and its been fine for the past couple thousand miles. It provides more consistent shift performance, even in extreme conditions, and degrades less over time. Dexron 6 is backwards compatible, so youre okay there, but its significantly more expensive. My 02 gm sonoma has a tranny full of valvoline dexroniiimercon in it right now. Choose the video segment below that you would like to view. Outstanding sludge resistance provides superior transmission life. Valvoline dexron vi atf is an automatic transmission fluid that can be used in new and old gm transmissions, is fully backward serviceable, and can be used wherever dexron ii andor dexroniii are recommended. For those that like the dexron vi fluid for other vehicles or because you like to service your allison often. Z4, 1 and 3 series with dual clutch gs7d36sg gls bmw part number 83 22 2 148 578 available from dealer 2011. Dexronvi is only backwards compatible in gms hydromatic tranmsissions. Tacomas 20052015 started by arvizu9618, oct 22, 20. Dexron backwards compatibility maintenancerepairs car. Sk zic atf dexron 6 4 liter 100% fully synthetic automatic. Dexron lv atf hp is composed of a polyalphaolefin pao group iv base.
This fluid is backward compatible with all previous dexron fluids as well as the type a suffix a, and the type a fluids produced from 19491966. The name is a registered trademark later becoming a brand of ford, which licenses the name and specifications to companies which manufacture the fluid and sell it under their own brand names. I plan on using a tes295 approved atf for my allison transmission after i drain the dexron vi. Genuine gm parts 109244 dexron vi synthetic automatic. Accidentally added tiv to dexron iii toyota 4runner forum. The company advised gm vehicle owners that any other manufacturers claims made of compatibility past 2006 without official gm endorsement would be inaccurate. Dexronvi has a much lower viscosity right out of the bottle than other atf or dexron atfs.
General motors dexronvi automatic transmission fluid, 1 quart. Acdelco dexronvi automatic transmission fluid 109394. General motors gm produced the dexron line of automatic transmission fluids. The only oil i see at the store which is labelled as fully compatible with iii is castrol dexron iv. Dexronii automatic transmission fluid performance sae. A superior quality, fully synthetic dexron iii automatic transmission fluid, donax tx delivers longlife protection to vehicles under even the toughest conditions. Valvoline dexronvi fullsynthetic automatic transmission fluid is formulated with premium synthetic base stocks and advanced additive technology to ensure your transmission runs smoothly. Acdelco dexronvi full synthetic automatic transmission fluid helps automatic. That transmission has tighter internal tolerances and required a fluid that had higher shear strength that dexron iii. Acdelco 109394 dexron vi automatic transmission fluid 1 qt. Refer to the maintenance book of your vehicle to know the recommendation of the manufacturer.
I have a 1991 gmc jimmy full size 4x4 automatic transmission. Mercon is the trade name for a group of technical specifications of automatic transmission fluid created by ford. When working with an automatic transmission, you have solenoids that actuate the shifting of gears. Ford transmissions are designed for use in many different service environments and operating conditions. I dropped the plug 3 times and added t iv so far added about 9 quarts of t iv, i just found out that i cant mix t iv with dexron iii which the vehicle came with. Valvoline dexronvi atf full synthetic automatic transmission. So in swapping out the trans fluid on my 2006 196 with the excal 330 motor and pcm transmission, the manual says to use dexron iii, which i cant find as it was apparently decommissioned in 2006 in favor of iv. The license for dexron iii expired in 2006, and therefore, technically no one is making a true dexron iii fluid anymore, only fluids that are compatible with the original dexron iii. Why we use it and why we do not flush our transmissions. The tes295 approved fluids are 3x the interval at 150k miles. Dexron vi is reverse compatible with all previous versions of dexron.
Dexron iv was an upgraded version of dexron iii, which was used by. Gm says that dexron vi is backward compatible for all of its automatic transmissions that previously used dex iii. Dexron iiisaturn a version of dexron iii developed for certain saturn models. The intervals for this item is recommended at 50k miles to change. Gm informed the public that the only fluid compatible with dexron iii was the. Anyone know of any problems mixing the 2 types together, other than diluting the dex6 down some. If the trans originally specd dex then dex vi would be appropriate. Valvoline automatic transmission fluid application guide.
Will mixing dexron vi with another transmission fluid. It also provides friction stability to maintain smooth and consistent shift performance. The requirements for dexronvi dont specify the type of base oil to be used, but the requirements are so tough that a. Backward compatible with previous dexron automatic transmission fluids and can be used as a muchimproved replacement for older vehiclestransmissions. Mobil dexron vi atf 122973 free shipping on orders over. Backward compatible with previous dexron automatic transmission fluids and can be used as. Aisin specifically recommends against using dexron iii in the t iv. The car has been pretty much flawless, and i appreciate everyones posts here for helping me maintain it. But, again, a fluid compatible with dexron iii or mercon is not going to.
Most gm allison transmissions that called for dexroniii cannot use dexronvi. Dexron vi is not fully backward compatible allison. Posted last week about a harsh 12 shift on my 93 caprice. Super tech dexron vi compatible with toyota ws tacoma world. General motors dexron vi global servicefill specification. Gm terminated all licensing for the production of dexron iii in 2006. Toyota type iv is just a very refined and high quality dexron type product.
But i have had bad experiences with it in my 56 jetaway and in my 50 single range hydramatic. The advance design era 19471955 has been overlooked for long enough and deve krehbiel, a wellknown restoration expert from who specializes in these trucks, puts his 40 years of experience restoring nothing but advance design trucks into a very extensive and very complete single volume with more than 500 photos and detailed instruction for every aspect of a proper restoration. Replacing t iv with toyota ws compatible synthetic. Acdelco dexronvi full synthetic automatic transmission fluid is the most recent release in the wellestablished dexron series of automotive transmission fluids. Part of the issue is dexron vis backward compatibility, meaning it is suitable for transmissions using previous dexron atfs. Thats fine, and im ok with using something like valvolines dexmerc atf blue bottle, but valvoline also makes a maxlife dexmerc red bottle. Dexron vi the newest gm atf, it was developed specifically for the new sixspeed automatic and is a synthetic blend meaning it has some conventional base stocks. Then dexron vi is one of the best, but second to tes295 fluids like transynd. If someone could give me a definite yes or no answer that would be awesome. Mobil dexron vi atf is a high performance, synthetic blend automatic transmission fluid designed to meet the stringent service fill requirements of gms dexron vi specification.
If its the mobil 1 universal atf fluid, i think it should be good. I know that dexron iii is backwards compatible with dexron ii, but i have been unable to locate anything stating that dexron iv will cover dexron ii and iii, just as iii did to ii. Ive always used redline transdiff fluids in my bmws all manual transmissions though with no issues. All the atf fluid ive seen is either dexron iv or universal dexronmercon. The ii and the iii are referring to the year it was made. The vehicle has 128k miles on it and the vehicle sat for 6 months. Genuine gm fluid 88861037 dexronvi automatic transmission. Substitutes for dexron iii transmission fluid it still runs. Dexron is the trade name for a group of technical specifications of automatic transmission. If the viscosity of the fluid you use is too great, or too low it will cause the transmission to fail because the hydraulic properties and lubricity change.
This fluid is backward compatible with all previous dexron fluids as well as the type a suffix a, and the type a fluids produced from 1949 1966. Dexron iii saturna version of dexron iii developed for certain saturn models. It meets and exceeds the requirements of the general motors dexron vi specification, giving you peace of mind that it is a reliable option. I plan on switching to transynd after my first 50k miles with my truck. Suitable for use where dexron ii, dexron iii, jaso m315 1a, toyota ws and toyota tiv fluids are recommended. An oil of type dexron ii, usable in the automatic transmissions and industrial transmission systems working under very severe conditions.
Selecting the proper automatic transmisison fluid cartech books. Acdelco 109395 dexron vi automatic transmission fluid 1 gal. Long fluid life powerful oxidation and thermal stability optimized frictional properties that help. Im leery of anything universal and wondering if dexron iv is backwards compatible with dexron ii, especially on an older car.
Can you use dexron iv in a vehicle that recommends dexron. If it lists both dexron and t iv on the bottle, you can run it worry free and blame m1 if anything goes wrong. I have an 87 trans am with 4 speed auto trans 700 r4. Gm informed the public that the only fluid compatible with dexron iii was the replacement dexron vi. Put in dexron vi instead of dexron iii car talk community. Donax tx offers the potential for an extended oil change interval and gives a smooth gear change even at extremely low temperatures.
Provides consistent shift performance for new and old gm transmissions. Acdelco dexronvi automatic transmission fluid is the most recent release in the wellestablished dexron series of automotive transmission fluids. Super tech dexron vi automatic transmission fluid 1 quart is the ideal additive to protect against wear and transmission shudder so that your car will last for a long time. In a few days im taking it to the mechanic for a fluid filter change with valvoline dexron vi. Dexronii automatic transmission fluid performance sae unknown binding january 1, 1974 by m. What is the difference between dexronii and dexroniii.
I need to change the tranny fluid and filter soon, and. Dexron vithe newest gm atf, it was developed specifically for the new sixspeed automatic and is a synthetic blend meaning it has some conventional base stocks. Turned out to be a misadjusted tv cable thanks loafer. Not all mercon fluids are licensed for reselling under another brand name. Triax synthetic blend multipurpose atf dexron iiimerconallison with sureshift technology compatible with tes 389, gm, ford, chrysler 4. Mercon entered the market in 1987, according to the book the role of the. Dexron iv was an upgraded version of dexron iii, which was used by gm only briefly.
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