Is it safe to use Dex6 in a power steering system that calls for Dex2/3 ATF?
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Dex VI is backwards compatible with Dex III, II, IIE, etc., so yes, it should be.
I suppose the question becomes what shearing characteristics are in a PS system vs. an AT. Dex VI has a better base fluid and is far more shear stable, but it starts (and ends) at a lower viscosity.
Id venture to guess that it is no different than using M1 ATF as a PSF, which many (myself included) have done for years.
I suppose the question becomes what shearing characteristics are in a PS system vs. an AT. Dex VI has a better base fluid and is far more shear stable, but it starts (and ends) at a lower viscosity.
Id venture to guess that it is no different than using M1 ATF as a PSF, which many (myself included) have done for years.
I used it in a Scion TC, and it works great.
GM TSB #04-07-30-037D dated 11/21/07 (Release of DEXRON VI info) which addresses GM vehicles only, states that in vehicles that were using DEXRON III in the power steering should now use Power Steering Fluid #9985010 and not DEXRON VI.
Give us an idea of what that "picture" is. Who is now evaluating it and what is the source of your information?
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