Dexron VI replacement.

[rbarrios]

Stopped by WM- looking for DEX VI replacement.
I Only saw the WM version Super Tech I belive. About $4 a quart....
But saw no other brands on the shelf.
I have seen the Valvoline Full Synthetic Dex VI.
I think Autozone or Oreillys had it-- for about $10 a quart...
But once again-- didnt see any other brand...

Any one else make this?


My 2010 Traverse 3.6 with the 6 speed is working fine.
I just hit 50,000 miles.
I do LA commutes on the freeway- stop and go.

These trans have no pan to drop- so no easily serviceable filter. to replace the lifetime filter. you have to crack it open.
But what it does have-- is a very easily accesible drain plug.
Other Traverse/Acadia/Enclave owners have said- its easier to drain the fluid in the trans than engine.

But since its easy to drain- I was planning on draining about 5 quarts. and refilling. A partial swap.

 

[tinmanSC]

I have seen many at Autozone and Advance Auto, Pep boys, etc... but you're right, Wal-mart seems to only carry the supertech. Not really sure why.

 

[carwreck]

CASTROL Transmax Dexron VI is synthetic blend, on sale 6 for $38.23, free shipping at Amazon.com. Transmax is also sold at AdvanceAutoParts.
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1987 Toronado
1999 Olds GLS

 

[rbarrios]

That Castrol comes out to $6.37.

Out of curiosity-- I searched NAPA and it shows they have the Valvoline Full Synthetic Dex VI for $5.99....

Though they show differences... what up with this?


A/Trans Fluid - Dexron VI - 1 Qt.
Part Number: VAL 370
Product Line: Valvoline Oil - California
IMPORTANT INFO: Except w/ AF33-5 Transmission
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A/Trans Fluid - Dexron VI - 1 Qt.
Part Number: VAL 370

Product Line: Valvoline Oil - Regular States

 

[rbarrios]

pondering... Castrol Blend at $38.23....

vs Valvoline Full Synthetic at $39.08 (CA tax included).

but curious to hear what is said about the CA and regular states difference mention on NAPA online.

 

[carwreck]

AF33-5 Transmission is Asian 5-speed, uses T-IV Automatic Transmission Fluid.
The CA difference is probably for accounting. There is a hidden recycle fee paid by oil manufacturers. The law requires oil manufacturers to pay CalRecycle $0.26/gallon of lubricating oil sold in California.

Castrol and Valvoline are both licensed, and have about the same specs.

Castrol Transmax Dexron VI data sheet
http://www.valvoline.com/pdf/dexron_vi.pdf

My reasons for using Castrol in my Toronado:
3. It was on sale at AdvanceAuto.
2. It is approved and licensed by gm.
1. It is named "Transmax"

 

[71Chevyguy]

I have the Supertech DexVI in my Saturn and no issues after 20K on it. Good deal since it was significantly less than other brands.

 

[WishIhadatruck]

I've mostly used Valvoline in my cars, it seems to work really well, but I suspect any of the Dex VI fluids will all work the same. I do have a bit more confidence in the Valvoline name than the Supertech name however. I've never heard of anyone complaining about the Supertech however. I get my Valv. at Meijer around here, none where you are I'm sure. It is typically $5.99 lately per quart, it used to be less but has gone up the last couple of years. I shop there often so that is where I go, it is a 24HR everything store kind of like a Super Walmart.

 

[rbarrios]

was looking at the Super tech-- the bottle said something about base stock or something-- that led me to believe that it was not synthetic- and not synthetic blend.

 

[WishIhadatruck]

I think any Dex VI will be a synthetic or synthetic blend. Base stock is a generic term for the base oil, it does not mean it is synthetic or not or a mix.

 

[Ross]

I have been using the drain and fill method with my Outlook 2009 (same trans as yours) using the supertech D-VI. Didn't notice anything different.

 

[bcossa2001]

Toyota Avalon 97 Dex III spec. I put Dex VI in it 30K ago...think it would hurt to go back to Dex III? I can tell no performance difference between the two....

 

[demarpaint]

How about Valvoline Maxlife ATF? It runs between $16-$19/gallon depending on where you shop.

 

[INDYMAC]

Anyone using Pure Guard Global ATF distributed by Omni? GM says they have DEX VI license J-60387. I like the viscosity 7.6 cSt@100C better than the usual 6.0.

http://www.sterlingpetroleum.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/globalatfspecsheet.pdf

My local Kwik Kar Lube and Tune uses this for DEX VI applications.

 

[MolaKule]

I don't see how they can have a DexVI license with that 100C viscosity.

 

[GMorg]

Omni Specialty Packaging has a DexVI rebranding license. Omni produces/packages Global ATF for O'Reiley's. I cannot find anywhere that Global ATF is sold under the DexVI license.

 

[INDYMAC]

That is my point. It looks like Global is their licensed product. I checked a bottle of O'Reilly's Global ATF and it says DEX VI also. It is distributed by Ozark though (says on the bottle).

 

[GMorg]

Global recommends their ATF for many, many specs. I would think that they have DexVI on the bottle as a recommendation. Does the bottle have the license number? If it is DexVI, it will have the license number on the bottle. It does not appear to be on the data sheet AND the data sheet lists characteristics that would prevent the product from meeting the DexVI spec.

 

[Loobed]

Originally Posted By: tinmanSC
... Wal-mart seems to only carry the supertech. Not really sure why.


It is because ATF, especially Dex-6, is not a hot seller. Walmart doesn't make money by having their merchandise collect dust. They make their money through high volume sales. People don't change their ATF as often as they change their oil. Walmart carries a small amount of Dex-6 for customer convenience, and not to make money, but they still need to have it move off the shelf at a set rate ("x" per week). In order for them to sell what Dex-6 they have on the shelf, they have to sell it cheap. They can only sell generic ATF at a low cost, and not name brand stuff.

 

[Loobed]

Originally Posted By: MolaKule
I don't see how they can have a DexVI license with that 100C viscosity.


Who are you referring to? In your post header it says [Re: rbarrios]

I am guessing you mean the Pure Guard Global since it has a viscosity of 7.6 cSt@100C.