Do they still make M1 dexIII atf???

[mikeg5]

sweet! just found out a mom and pop shop carries Amsoil but at $8.50 a quart. ouch!!! but it is dexIII and he said that it is compatiable with other dexIII atf's.... i asked bc i am only going to do drain and fills. would this be a waste?

 

[dorkiedoode]

8.50 is cheaper than amsoil online price which is 9.30 and that includes tax+shipping.

 

[mikeg5]

yeah i am debating on buying from a rep here for amsoil products but still its a little steep..

 

[dailydriver]

Originally Posted By: The Critic
No, it's for ANY application that previously called for Dexron III.*


* except for various Tremec/GM/New Venture manual transmissions, which require (and still do) Dexron 3 spec.

 

[Hajoca]

I am using dexron-6 made by Petro Canada in my 98 Camry for about 9 months now, I am not noticing any difference other than what a drain and fill with fresh fluid would indicate.

 

[Tones]

They came out with the multi-vehicle labeling when they switched their additive package. Don't be put off, it is good stuff. I have used it (the multi-vehicle Mercon V/Dex III) in my Tundra.

Dex VI might be OK in the older trannies, but IIRC it is thinner. The Mobil 1 ATF already shears quite a bit. I wouldn't use it. Why take a chance? The Dex III stuff works fine. Currently in the middle of swapping over to the Amsoil just because the Mobil 1 has gotten more expensive. It is at least $6/qt around here. I am buying the Amsoil oil anyway, so it is convenient to buy the ATF.

 

[mikeg5]

Originally Posted By: Tones
They came out with the multi-vehicle labeling when they switched their additive package. Don't be put off, it is good stuff. I have used it (the multi-vehicle Mercon V/Dex III) in my Tundra.

Dex VI might be OK in the older trannies, but IIRC it is thinner. The Mobil 1 ATF already shears quite a bit. I wouldn't use it. Why take a chance? The Dex III stuff works fine. Currently in the middle of swapping over to the Amsoil just because the Mobil 1 has gotten more expensive. It is at least $6/qt around here. I am buying the Amsoil oil anyway, so it is convenient to buy the ATF.


yeah i am switching to amsoil (mulit- vehicle) type formula that supports ALL of the dex's from 2-6.. so guess in theory you can run dex6 in all dex3 trannies but i aint going to find out. ill stick with amsoil.

 

[PT1]

The Transfer case in my 2006 GMC truck calls for DexIII specifically and NOT DexVI (printed in the owners manual). So I have been using Mobil1 ATF with no problems.

 

[Klaus]

Document ID# 1897292

Subject:Manual Transmission Fluid Usage In 2007 And Prior Manual Transmissions And Transfer Cases - keywords case fluid manual transmission transfer #PIP3836B - (02/05/2007)

Models:2007 and Prior Passenger Cars and Trucks
2007 and Prior HUMMER H2
2007 HUMMER H3
2007 and Prior Saturn Passenger Cars and Trucks

This PI is superseded to add a note under concerns. Please discard PIP3836A.

The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.
Condition/Concern:

Use of manual transmission fluid part number 88861800 U.S. (88861801 Canada) in place of Dexron III.

Important Note: If the vehicle owners manual lists Dexron VI as the recommended transmission, transaxle or transfer case fluid disregard any information supplied in this PI. Use eSI and or the vehicle owners manual to determine what type of fluid should be used prior to referencing the below information

Recommendation/Instructions:

Manual Transmission fluid part number 88861800 U.S. (88861801 Canada) is currently available through GMSPO. Current and past model vehicles listed above with either a manual transmission or transfer case that REQUIRE Dexron III should use the above listed manual transmission fluid. This fluid is a direct replacement for Dexron III in manual transmissions and transfer cases. DO NOT use Dexron VI in place of the manual transmission fluid in any manual transmissions or transfer cases as a failure may result.

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.

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