Using Dexron VI instead of Dexron III

[lumberjack890]

Doing the fluid change on my transmission for the first time ever. 287k miles.

The fluid it takes is Dexron III, but can I use Dexron VI since that's all that I can find at auto part stores? I've been told they're compatible

 

[Rocket Man]

Yes DexIII has been superseded by DexVI. It’s backwards compatible.

 

[lumberjack890]

Yes DexIII has been superseded by DexVI. It’s backwards compatible.

Nice gaming reference. Should i get Full Synthetic or not?

 

[Rocket Man]

I got the full synthetic both times I replaced my transmissions. If you’re not doing a complete change as in replacing the trans I would get the blend since that’s what’s in it from the factory as in DexIII.

 

[lumberjack890]

I got the full synthetic both times I replaced my transmissions. If you’re not doing a complete change as in replacing the trans I would get the blend since that’s what’s in it from the factory as in DexIII.

Ok thank you. Appreciate it

 

[treehan77]

In to see how long your transmission lasts after the fluid change...old wives tale or not

 

[lumberjack890]

In to see how long your transmission lasts after the fluid change...old wives tale or not

Ive heard it is an old wives tale. As long as you dont flush the system, it should work fine

 

[treehan77]

That’s why I’m here, to see if “should” works out for you. Mines 191k and I doubt the PO changed it.

 

[lumberjack890]

That’s why I’m here, to see if “should” works out for you. Mines 191k and I doubt the PO changed it.

Do it! Dont wait as long as i did

 

[treehan77]

I’ll wait a month and see if your still works lol