Can I use dexron IV instead of II?
ATF IV and Dexron II are different enough I’d suggest against using it, however all Dexron fluids are backwards compatible, so you could use Dexron III or Dexron VI. If you can get Dexron III you can mix it with the exiting Dexron II in your power steering reservoir without issue.
Can you mix different brands of transmission fluid?
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 compatible with Type A transmission fluid?
Type A ATF History And Compatibility The “Type A, Suffix A” specification replaced Type “A” in the late 1950’s. Dexron “B” fluid later replaced Type A, Suffix A. All iterations of Dexron B, Dexron II and Dexron III ATF products are backward compatible with Type A and Type A , Suffix A fluids.
What is the replacement for dexron II?
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.
Is DEXRON VI compatible with DEXRON II?
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 and/or DEXRON™-III are recommended.
Can you mix DEXRON 2 and 3?
Yes, you can mix them together, as long as you peel one of the “I”s off of the Dextron III bottle before pouring it in…on second thought…you probably don’t even need to do that. They can be safely mixed.
What happens if you use the wrong automatic transmission fluid?
Automatic transmissions must only use the fluid specified by the automaker, such as General Motors’ Dexron series or Toyota’s Type T. 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.
Is Synthetic transmission fluid better?
A synthetic fluid has the capability of providing your transmission with a smoother operation. Because of superior engineering, the synthetic fluid is better at lubricating your transmission and is able to sustain its viscosity in a broad temperature range. This will likely be true even with variations in temperatures.
Are all transmission fluids the same?
ATFs are engineered to work with the design of specific automatic transmissions. They are not all the same. Moreover, if your vehicle is still under warranty, using a fluid thatis not approved by the vehicle manufacturer will void the transmission warranty.
Does it matter what 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.
Can I use dexron VI instead of dexron II?
Can dexron 3 be used in place of dexron 2?
Dexron III supersedes Dexron II. Meaning, it replaced it. Anywhere Dex II is called for, Dex III can be used.
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Is the S2 formulation backwards compatible with the A2 specs?
So, there’s either no difference, or the “S2” formulation is backwards compatible with the A1/A2 specs.