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Old August 3rd, 2017, 04:29 PM
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Dextron VI

Went to get a few quarts of transmission fluid and all Napa stocks is D6. Back label states its compatible with D1, D2 and D3. What happened to Dextron 4 and 5?

Is this correct for my 1997 88?
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Old August 4th, 2017, 07:03 AM
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That is an appropriate transmission fluid for your 97 88. I believe those were designed for Dexron III.

I don't think I've ever seen a Dexron IV ATF. I know I've seen Dexron V in the past. The auto manufacturers just update fluids every so often.

Most parts stores carry universal ATF now. I suppose it works just as good as Dexron. When I was in college I recall guys rebuilding their TH350s and putting Type F ATF in it. It was supposed to be the cheap man's way of getting a fluid that worked more like Trick Shift. I just always used Dexron III. Of course, at the time I owned my 64 Olds 98 with a Slim Jim Rotohydramatic. That transmission is such a POS...
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Old August 7th, 2017, 05:20 AM
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I understand Dexron V1 is backwards compatible with all previous Dexron transmission oils from Dexron 11 up.
To put your mind at rest why not contact the Dexron website and ask?. I have had helpful information from UK oil companies, no reason why Dexron (or whoever owns it) shouldn't help you.

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Originally Posted by rustyroger
I understand Dexron V1 is backwards compatible with all previous Dexron transmission oils from Dexron 11 up.
To put your mind at rest why not contact the Dexron website and ask?. I have had helpful information from UK oil companies, no reason why Dexron (or whoever owns it) shouldn't help you.

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Originally Posted by Olds64
That is an appropriate transmission fluid for your 97 88. I believe those were designed for Dexron III.

I don't think I've ever seen a Dexron IV ATF. I know I've seen Dexron V in the past. The auto manufacturers just update fluids every so often.

Most parts stores carry universal ATF now. I suppose it works just as good as Dexron. When I was in college I recall guys rebuilding their TH350s and putting Type F ATF in it. It was supposed to be the cheap man's way of getting a fluid that worked more like Trick Shift. I just always used Dexron III. Of course, at the time I owned my 64 Olds 98 with a Slim Jim Rotohydramatic. That transmission is such a POS...
Great. Thanks!
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I have been using Dexron IV in my 2004R's and 4L60E with no issues. Even had a mix in my 2004R.
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As I understand it all Dextron numbers are inter changeable. This has been discussed many times before. ... Tedd
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Originally Posted by olds 307 and 403
I have been using Dexron IV in my 2004R's and 4L60E with no issues. Even had a mix in my 2004R.
Thanks for the "real life" info.
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Old August 24th, 2017, 06:27 PM
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One thing I can tell you, run a trans low on fluid, it doesn't matter what fluid was in it.
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I believe 4 & or 5 are synthetic
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