99 Prizm(corolla) differential fluid

[qikpony]

Just finished changing my friends transmission and differential fluid on a 1999 prizm 80,000 mile 3 speed auto.I flushed entire trans using the cooler line method. Then I drained the differential,and was surprised that the oil looked and smelled like gear lube but not as thick? Everything I had read on the internet,Amsoil website, and haynes manual all say Dexron III for trans & diff. The owners manual doesn't specify which fluid, just 1.5 quart capacity,and it just says to purchase the official repair manual for fluid specs. I Called 2 chevy dealers and neither one could give me an answer. I put in DexIII but I'm not sure it is correct. Please help I'm really stumped on this one.

 

[VK56VD]

I am pretty sure you put in the correct fluid. Sleep well at night!

BTW, which DEX III fluid did you end up going with?

 

[qikpony]

Spartuss, I used Autozone Coastal DexMerc atf. I know the multi purpose atf isn't the best choice, but this is what he purchased and the label said it covers DexIII. Thanks

 

[VK56VD]

You probably mean multi vehicle when you say, multi purpose.

Multi vehicle ATF is some times an excellent choice such as in the case of Amsoil ATF, Mobil 1 ATF, Castrol MV ATF, and Pennzoil ATF.

 

[qikpony]

Yes I meant multi vehicle. Thanks