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What is the replacement for DEXRON III?

Posted on by Arif Clayton

What is the replacement for DEXRON III?

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.

What’s the difference between DEXRON and DEXRON 3?

Dexron 3 is an improved version of Dexron 2. = greater resistance to degradation, oxidation, and thermal stability. In addition in my experience it performs slightly better on cold start up.

Can you mix DEXRON II and DEXRON III?

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.

Is Dexron 3 the same as ATF 4?

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.

What is the difference between Dexron III and Mercon V?

Dexron III and Mercon a basically the same spec. Mercon V, however, is slightly thicker and has a different friction additive. The owners manual and the trans dipstick tell the proper choice.

What is Dexron 6?

Mobil ATF Dexron VI (Case – 6 Quarts) Mobil DEXRON-VI ATF is a high performance, synthetic blend formulation that meets or exceeds the stringent requirements of GM’s DEXRON-VI specification and provides warranty protection for 2006 and newer GM vehicles.

Is GM Dexron VI synthetic?

Super S Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid Dexron® VI is a premium quality, high performance formulation of 100% synthetic base oils and a sophisticated additive package designed for use in General Motors automatic transmissions. Dexron® VI is the only GM approved specification for GM model years 2006 and newer.

What is Dexron VI fluid?

Dexron VI is a low viscosity transmission fluid and should also be used with the full synthetic low viscosity transmission fluid. Mercon V: Introduced in 1997 to replace Ford Mercon for Ranger, Explorer V6 and Aerostar , and 1998 & up Windstar , Taurus/ Sable and Continental.

What is the replacement for Dexron III?

Posted on by Arif Clayton

What is the replacement for 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.

Can Dexron 3 be used as hydraulic fluid?

Dexron III is a premium performance product formulated for automatic transmission fluid for use in all automatic and powershift transmissions as well as industrial mobile hydraulic systems.

Can I use Dex Merc instead of Dexron III?

Member. GM no longer licenses Dexron III. Dex/Merc would be fine. Dexron VI is listed by GM as backward compatible, but is thinner than original Dexron III.

Can you use dexron III in place of dexron VI?

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 III instead of II?

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

What’s the difference between ATF and hydraulic fluid?

Hydraulic oil is generally classified by its specific function within a machine system. But in general, it will be used to dissipate heat, avoid corrosion, lubricate cylinders, valves, and pumps, and to transfer hydraulic energy. On the other hand, automatic transmission fluid is a type of oil.

Can I use dexron IV instead of dexron III?

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 ATF 4 and DEXRON 3?

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.

Is DEXRON 3 the same as mercon?

Dexron III and Mercon V are similar types of automatic transmission fluid, with the main difference being that Dexron is the formula developed by General Motors, while Mercon was created by Ford. Dexron III was released in 1993 and was designed to be compatible with all older GM models.

What is the difference between Dexron III and Mercon V?

Dexron III and Mercon a basically the same spec. Mercon V, however, is slightly thicker and has a different friction additive. The owners manual and the trans dipstick tell the proper choice.

What is Dexron III?

Dextron III was developed to facilitate smoother shifting and reduce oxidation while maintaining lower temperatures. Originally Dexron used sperm whale oil in its composition.The government outlawed the importation of the sperm whale oil in 1971.

Can I use Dexron III in my PowerSteering?

Recommended by ExxonMobil for use in any power steering unit where a DEXRON® or MERCON® fluid is recommended. So it’s fine to put DEXRON VI or DEXRON III in most cars. The thing to be careful of is mixing formulations. Some Chrysler transmissions in particular call for Chrysler-specific fluid, which must be used.

Is Mercon/Dextron III same as Dextron III?

The specs for MERCON and DEXRON III were so similar that any fluid that met one spec also met the other. So yes, MERCON and MERCON/DEXRON III are the same thing.