Is ATF the same as DEXRON 3?

Is ATF the same as DEXRON 3?

GM does not support the use of an older version of the Dexron fluid in any vehicle that calls for Dexron VI. Moreover, you cannot use an ATF, Mercron or older variations of Dexron in vehicles calling for Dexron III.

What is DEXRON III ATF?

ATF Dexron-III is a premium automatic transmission fluid specially formulated to meet the needs of today’s more compact transmissions, running at higher operating temperatures and with electronic control.

What is the equivalent to DEXRON 3?

Dexron VI
Dexron VI replaced Dexron II and III, and can be used in General Motors domestically built or import transmissions that specified Dexron II or Dexron III. Dexron VI is a low viscosity transmission fluid and should also be used with the full synthetic low viscosity transmission fluid.

Can you mix ATF and DEXRON?

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.

Is DEXRON III compatible with DEXRON?

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.

Can I use DEXRON IV instead of DEXRON III?

Per GM, Dexron IV is backwards compatible in Dex III applications, but not anything before.

Is dexron III compatible with dexron II?

Dexron-III(F) has the same low-temperature fluidity as Dexron-II(E), for better transmission performance in cold weather. 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 to 1966.

Can you use dexron VI instead of dexron III?

Are all DEXRON fluids compatible?

Yes, DEXRON-VI fluid can be used on any vehicle type that calls for DEXRON transmission fluid.

Is Dexron III synthetic?

100% synthetic fluid for automatic transmissions, power steerings, torque converters, that require DEXRON III fluids.

Does DEXRON III replace DEXRON II?

Dexron III supersedes Dexron II. Meaning, it replaced it. Anywhere Dex II is called for, Dex III can be used.

Do you need Dexron 3 for ATF Type 111?

ATF+3 /ATF type 111 is a aftermarket fit all for the cry 5156 fluid. And should not be used where dexron 3 /mercon /dexron is required. You must log in or register to reply here.

What’s the difference between Dexron VI and Dexron III?

Dexron VI fully replaces Dexron III and prior evolutions of the Dexron fluids. GM manufactured the liquid for compatibility with transmissions requiring earlier versions of the fluid. Dexron VI works in any vehicle that requires ATF-A (the original automatic transmission fluid) or a Dexron variation.

When was the first Dexron transmission fluid made?

Dexron is a trademark used for a series of automatic transmission fluids (ATF) formulated for use in GM transmissions. The original Dexron (B) transmission fluid was introduced in 1967.

Can you use mercron Dexron in a Saturn?

Moreover, you cannot use an ATF, Mercron or older variations of Dexron in vehicles calling for Dexron III. Dexron III (H) is fully compatible with Dexron III, and GM engineered Dexron III/Saturn specifically for the Saturn lineup of vehicles. GM terminated all licensing for the production of Dexron III in 2006.