Re: [DML] Re:Re: Questions on automatic transmission FLUID?

[Soma576@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 12/19/04 12:25:09 PM Central Standard Time, 
jopalatinus@xxxxxxxxxxxx writes:


> In my automatic I put the regular dextron II bloody red fluid.  I was 
> fairly sure there was only one transmission fluid to get.  I have had not problems 
> thus far (only 10,000 miles though)  Is there some better fluid to put in?  
> I am almost certain the owner's manuel even stated that dextron II was the 
> fluid to use.
> 
> Joe P.
> VIN 1767 6808
> 

Dexron II was superceded by Dexron III in the mid 90's.  Dexron II is an 
obsolete ATF specification and Dexron III meets and supercedes all requirements of 
Dexron II, and is compatible with all vehicles requiring Dexron II.  

The newest specification for 2004 is Dexron III(H) which is formulated to 
meet GM's requirements for their 5- and 6- speed transmissions.  All ATF's will 
be required to meet III(H) in early 2005 due to licensing requirements by 
General Motors.  This newer fluid is made from higher refined basestocks and to my 
knowledge group 1 parafinic base stocks will not be allowed under III(H).  To 
us, that means a better fluid that will last longer and protect better.

Andy


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