What transmission fluid is compatible with Dexron 2?

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 I use ATF 4 instead of Dexron?

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 I use Dexron 4 instead 3?

Dexron IV was an upgraded version of Dexron III, which was used by GM only briefly. GM considers Dexron VI to be “backward compatible,” meaning GM recommends it for use in any vehicle that originally used any earlier version of Dexron and that it can be mixed with them.

Can you mix DEXRON III and DEXRON VI?

Try not to mix DEXRON-III with DEXRON-VI, only because if you do that you are in fact diluting the DEXRON-VI fluid with a less stable product and therefore throwing away much of the advantage. All you need to remember is that DEXRON-VI is far superior to DEXRON-III.

What’s the difference between ATF and DEXRON?

DEXRON is the trade name for a group of technical specifications of automatic transmission fluid (ATF) created by General Motors (GM). Originally the DEXRON name was associated exclusively with automatic transmission fluids, later GM released DEXRON gear oils and other lubricants under the DEXRON brand.

Can you use Dexron VI in a GM transmission?

GM’s newest vehicles require the use of Dexron VI in the transmissions, however. Dexron variations prior to Dexron VI are not forward compatible. GM does not support the use of an older version of the Dexron fluid in any vehicle that calls for Dexron VI.

What’s the difference between Dexron 3 and 6?

Of course it’s not just as simple as Dexron you have Dexron 3, and 6. Dexron III is a standard conventional transmission fluid. Used in older Chevy transmissions. Dexron VI is synthetic fluid. Used in newer vehicles. Chevy has said if the transmission calls for Dexron IV you should use Dexron V instead as it’s a better fluid.

What is the replacement fluid for Dexron 3?

Direct Replacement. 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.

Can you use Dexron VI with ATF + 4?

ATF +3 and 4 are compatible. +4 is meant to not break down as quickly as +3 mainly. Dex 3 and 6 are also compatible for similar reasons. IMHO, I would swap all of the fluid out for +4. This would mean a complete swap, otherwise you are just going to be mixing the two fluids up and not really getting anywhere.