Recommended for use in automatic transmissions of domestic and foreign cars and trucks where dexroniii or mercon fluid is specified. Traveller atf dexron iiimercon transmission fluid is specially formulated with only the highest quality lubricating oils and technologically advance additive system to provide superior protection and performance. That is to say, that mobil 3309 is backwards compatible with dexron iii, and there shouldnt be any issue if they mix a little, correct. Mobil atf is recommended for most passenger car and commercial automatic transmissions. I found it interesting that their site specifically mentioned mercedes vehicles.
Pennzoil dexron iii mercon is suitable for use in applications requiring ford m2c8cj and ford type h fluids. Castrol tq dexron iii is a mineral automatic transmission fluid. There is a little difference from one fluid to another in the 3650 as far as shift quality is concerned, but more improvement came from lowering the fluid fill level to 3. Gm informed the public that the only fluid compatible with dexron iii was the replacement dexron vi. For automatic gearboxes, torque converters, power steering systems, boat reversing gears, hydrostatic transmissions and hydraulic or mechanical systems that require dexron ii or iii, or mercon standards. The company advised gm vehicle owners that any other manufacturers claims made of compatibility past 2006 without official gm endorsement would be inaccurate. General motors dexron iii atf specification looking for dexron iii gear oil for your automatic transmission. Mobil type f atf is an automatic transmission fluid which is made from high quality base oils with viscosity index improvers, antioxidants, antiwear agents, defoamants and special additives to provide the controlled frictional characteristics of a type f fluid in automatic transmission applications. The superb frictional properties of atf mercon dexron iiih, which affect the feel of shifting, are retained for an extended period of time. Castrol dexroniiimercon atf f30341 castrol transmax m2225722096 chevron atf dexron iii f3010830159 citgo multipurpose atf d21571 exxon superflo atf dexron iii f30111 havoline atf mercondexroniii f30321 texaco atf mercondexroniii f30321 pennzoil atf d224f30110 quaker state dexroniiimercon f30161 sunoco atf dexroniii. It is also used as a hydraulic fluid in unique applications. Select the location you would like to include in your search. Dexron iii licence h was introduced in june 2003 to replace the dexron iii g fluid. A superior quality, fully synthetic dexron iii automatic transmission fluid, donax tx delivers longlife protection to vehicles under even the toughest conditions.
The name is a registered trademark later becoming a brand of gm, which licenses the name and specifications to companies which manufacture the fluid and sell it under their own brand names. This includes transmissions requiring obsolete dexron iid and iie, dexron iii and ford mercon fluid. You can view the red line atf spec sheet pdf file at this link. I have used mobil 1 synthetic atf, royal purple synchromax, dexron iii, and pennzoil sychromesh in my machs 3650 at times. Dexron vi is a superior specification and includes all earlier versions of dexron, so the answer is either works fine. In ford passenger cars and light duty trucks wherever mercon, m2c8cj or m2c166h fluids are recommended. Incompatible tranny fluid u need to watch out for is using. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against. Available only at gm dealers, but soon may be available in a penzoil bottle. It has an oxidatively stable base oil group 2 or group 3. If so what are the pros and cons of dexron iii when used with an older not to mention high milage tranny. Oils according to this specification have longer maintenance of friction properties and antishrudder properties, better foam control and a longer fluid life.
A safety data file conforming to the requirements of current e. Atf dexron iii h is special synthetic fluid particularly formulated and developed for the most modern automatic transmission gears on heavy duty vehicles, power steering, hydraulic systems, converters, powershift reduction units. Mobil atf 220 is a high performance, fluid for automatic transmissions in older vehicles specifying dexron iid. Can be used in light vehicles, commercial vehicles and in public works machinery. Material safety data sheet dexron iii atf date prepared. Here is some additional information about mobil 1 automatic transmission fluid. Used it on a 1990 740 volvo 363,543 mile on it transmission was not acting like it should. Mobil atf 3309 is recommended for use in transmissions made by aisinwarner requiring fluids approved against jws 3309 or gm 9986195. Automatic transmisssion fluid atf for all systems where dexron or mercon specifications are required. I called suncoast and they recommended using dexron iiimercron. Atf dexron iii is commonly used in power steering as vehicle manufacturers recommendation.
Its a bit thinner than the old dexron iii that the transmission was designed for, but not that much. General motors dexron iii automatic gearbox oil, atf. Castrol tq dextron iii can be recommended for most passenger cars fitted with automatic transmissions. So, if i understand correctly, i could use either mobile 1 atf, mobil 3309 or toyota t4, as long as i do a complete flush 12 14 qts. Description motorex atf dexron iii is a versatile high performance atf, which meets the comprehensive requirements of general motors dexron iii h specification. Mobil dexronvi atf is a high performance, synthetic blend automatic transmission fluid formulation designed to meet the stringent service fill requirements of gms dexronvi specification.
An oil of type dexron ii, usable in the automatic transmissions and industrial transmission systems working under very severe conditions. In 1993, gm released new dexroniii fluid gm spec gm6417m and later gmn10055. Select the product families you would like to include in your search. Atf iii n tdsdxb1006341 this lubricant used in accordance with our recommendations and for the application for which it is intended does not represent a special hazard. Donax tx offers the potential for an extended oil change interval and gives a smooth gear change even at extremely low temperatures. Atf automatic transmission fluids quick comparison table. Did a transmission flush with valvoline transmission fluid. It is suitable for use in those applications where dexron ii d fluids are recommended. Description longlasting synthetic lubricant for automatic transmissions. As the dipstick says sp iii or equivalent was wondering what was equivalent and whether dexron iii was one of them. Valvoline dexronmercon automatic transmission fluid by david falcon. Peak dexron iiimercon atf safety data sheet according to federal register vol.
Gm terminated all licensing for the production of dexron iii in 2006. It is generally backwardcompatible with transmissions using earlier dexron fluids or typeasuffixa fluid. Identification of the substancemixture and of the companyundertaking 1. Mobil 1 synthetic atf most advanced synthetic automatic transmission fluid product description mobil 1 synthetic atf is designed to provide significantly higher levels of performance above conventional fluids in most domestic and imported passenger vehicles. Now it runs like new, just like it did when i bought it new from the dealership. Matic iii atf transmissions and gearboxes l ubricants a safety data file is available on request. I recently changed my fluid on a dodge ram 2500 2003with a 48re transmission built by suncoast transmission. So when mobil says 2005 and prior, they mean dexron iii. Automatic transmissions should be checked for proper fluid levels at regular intervals, and the fluid should be changed at manufacturer recommended intervals. Dexron is the trade name for a group of technical specifications of automatic transmission fluid atf created by general motors gm.
Mobil atf dm provides excellent oxidation and friction stability, antiwear properties and lowtemperature fluidity desired for most automatic transmissions. Traveller atf dexron iiimercon transmission fluid, 2 gal. Versatile automatic transmission fluid, complies with dexron iii h specification. Mobil atf automatic transmission fluid product description mobil atf is an extra high performance automatic transmission fluid exceeding the latest revised specifications of ford mercon and general motors, dexron iii specifications. I did not flush the system as i should have and believe that there were several. They stopped licensing dexron iii at the end of 2006 and have discouraged the use of the term. It also provides improved performance in older gm vehicles, wherever dexron is specified. Mobil multipurpose atf is a high performance, automatic transmission fluid designed to meet the service fill requirements for many north american designed vehicles. In all automatic transmissions built by general motors until dexron vi was introduced. Dont worry jason, they are compatible, iii is just an improvement over ii. There is an increasing trend toward manufacturers using atf automatic transmission fluid for hydraulic applications, especially in cold weather environments. For automatic transmissions requiring gm dexron iii and mercon fluid this item has been.
Mobil atf 220 is a premium quality automatic transmission fluid made from solvent refined mineral oils combined with a viscosity index improver and antioxidant, antiwear, detergent, defoamant and friction modifying additives. Pennzoil dexron iii mercon has a dielectric strength of 35kv. Red line synthetic atf is an approved gm dexron ii, ford mercon, and mercedes benz automatic transmission fluid and is suitable for gm, late model ford, or any vehicle which recommends dexron iid or. Vehicle tranny is being serviced at the moment and caltex dexron iii is much cheaper than the original mitsi sp iii. Dexron vi spirax s3 atf md3 dexron iii semi synthetic multipurpose atf, atf dm iii texamatic 1888 dexron iii atf automatic transmission fluids. Chemical product and company identification product name product numbers dexron iii atf gw150120500, gw150120505, gw150120555 chemical name use mixture varies. Product identifier product name dexron iii transmission fluid product number nbf500, nbf501, xte100, xte455, xte500, yte025 1. Rinse immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper lids.
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