Users' questions

Do they still make dexron 2?

Do they still make dexron 2?

Dexron, Dexron II, IID, and Dexron IIE—these are the original GM Dexron ATFs and are no longer licensed by the company, having been superseded by Dexron III, which has now itself been superseded by Dexron VI. The difference between Dexron, II, and IIE was mostly in the oxidation inhibitors.

What is dexron II?

ATF II D is an automatic transmission fluid for many older passenger cars, forklift trucks and buses of European, American or Japanese origin. It is also suitable for certain power steering systems, torque converters, change-gearboxes, fluid clutches and non complicated hydraulic systems.

When did dexron II come out?

The General Motors Dexron-II automatic transmission fluid specification, issued in August 1973, defines physical, chemical, and performance requirements of a new class of fluids developed to meet increasingly severe service in passenger car and commercial automatic transmissions.

What is the difference between dexron II and III?

The improvements in Dexron-III(F) include better friction stability, more high-temperature oxidation stability, and better material compatibility. Dexron-III(F) has the same low-temperature fluidity as Dexron-II(E), for better transmission performance in cold weather.

What replaced dexron II?

Dexron VI
Dexron VI replaced Dexron II and III, and can be used in General Motors domestically built or import transmissions that specified Dexron II or Dexron III. Dexron VI is a low viscosity transmission fluid and should also be used with the full synthetic low viscosity transmission fluid.

Can I use dexron VI instead of II?

Valvoline DEXRON™-VI ATF can be used in new and old GM transmissions, is fully backward serviceable, and can be used wherever DEXRON™-II and/or DEXRON™-III are recommended.

What is the replacement for dexron II?

Can you mix dexron II and III?

Yes, you can mix them together, as long as you peel one of the “I”s off of the Dextron III bottle before pouring it in…on second thought…you probably don’t even need to do that. They can be safely mixed.

What replaced dexron 2?

Dexron VI replaced Dexron II and III, and can be used in General Motors domestically built or import transmissions that specified Dexron II or Dexron III. Dexron VI is a low viscosity transmission fluid and should also be used with the full synthetic low viscosity transmission fluid.

What is the replacement for Dexron II?

Can you mix Dexron II and III?

Can I use Dexron IV instead of II?

ATF IV and Dexron II are different enough I’d suggest against using it, however all Dexron fluids are backwards compatible, so you could use Dexron III or Dexron VI. If you can get Dexron III you can mix it with the exiting Dexron II in your power steering reservoir without issue.

When does GM Dexron III H license expire?

A: All DEXRON-III H licenses will expire at the end of 2006, and GM owner’s manuals for new vehicles will recommend only DEXRON-VI for automatic transmission fluid. DEXRON-VI fluids are back-

When did Dexron automatic transmission fluid come out?

Automatic transmission fluids. The original Dexron transmission fluid was introduced in 1968. Over the years, the original Dexron was supplanted by Dexron-II, Dexron-IIE, Dexron-III, and Dexron-VI, which is the current fluid.

What makes Dexron 2 hygroscopic for automatic transmissions?

Dexron-II (D) was composed of Group 2 base oil plus an additive package with alternative corrosion and rust inhibitors. The revised corrosion and rust inhibitors made the new fluid hygroscopic, which, while it was not a major problem in automatic transmissions, made Dexron II (D) unsuitable for other hydraulic systems in which it was commonly used.

Is the GM Dexron VI fluid back serviceable?

DEXRON-VI fluids are back- serviceable for 2005 and prior model-year vehicles where DEXRON, DEXRON-II or DEXRON-III fluids are specified. They are not intended for Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT), which require a separate fluid covered by the DEX-CVT specification.