4T60-E Fluid

[PCGUY112887]

So I walk into autozone to get some fluid for when I drain my tranny fluid, and i'm swamped by a whole wall of different fluids.

 

I know my oils but I dunno my tranny fluids, what should I look for brand wise and such? Cheapest bottle was about $1.25 and most expensive one was like $3.50, and I need 6 of them but i'll probally just buy a case of 12.

 

Thanks.

[birdman]

dextron mercon(sp?) 3 is what is supposed to be used i think.

[digitaloutsider]

Dexron IV has replaced Dexron III. You may have to go to the dealer to find it though.

[Crazy K]

I like the valvoline maxlife.

The fluid you select must be Dextron III compatable. And you should be purchasing a quality fluid.

 

I wouldn't use the cheap brand fluids like supertech or coastal or quaker state... unless you think a car should last no more than 100,000 miles.

 

And I think walmart has the best prices for valvoline. probably about $3.05 a bottle.

[Supreme Cutlass]

Dexron IV has replaced Dexron III. You may have to go to the dealer to find it though.

 

Isn't dextron IV compatable with dextron III?

[digitaloutsider]

 

The majority of SuperTech's oils are produced by Mobil. I don't call that cheap shit. Don't talk about something you know nothing about. Furthermore, a fluid MUST meet the specification. You can't just slap "Dexron III-H/Mercon" on a bottle of dyed oil and try to sell it. Generally no matter what you get, Dexron III is going to be Dexron III.

 

Dexron IV has replaced Dexron III. You may have to go to the dealer to find it though.

 

Isn't dextron IV compatable with dextron III?

Yes it is. Apparently it's actually Dexron VI. Six. Go figure.

[Crazy K]

I wish I could consult a good trans fluid study, I know that oils run the same course, some oils are low quality and some are high quality. Even though supertech may be made by mobile doesn't guarantee it is as good as oil marketed under the mobile brand name.

 

AND while all fluids may meet set specifications, there can still be varying quality differences. How about exceeding the spceification? Thats where I want to be at

[digitaloutsider]

All I'm saying is, it's not really fair to call it a horrible product, when there's no study on it. Oils are a different story. You must buy an oil that meets API spec. If it does, you can guarantee you're getting a good, high-quality oil that won't fuck up anything. Even some of the most demanding guys run plain SuperTech dino oil and change it every 2-3k. The biggest issue of all with oil is the filter. You can spend $30 on a Amsoil oil change, but if you're using the plain Fram filters, you aren't getting anywhere. (wow this got way off track )

[PCGUY112887]

OK So go and get the best looking branded Dexron VI up there?

[Crazy K]

I would still say Valvoline Maxlife. It works fine. Do you have another brand in mind?

 

I have only used supertech in my CS vert's tranny which is a couple parts short of a transmission. I use a supertech jug every 30 miles! :shock:

[PCGUY112887]

I'm tryin to remember what brands I saw up there, I remember supertech, coastal, quaker state, valvoline, can't think of any others.

 

Is this Valvoline Maxlife Dexron VI rated?

[Crazy K]

I've never seen dexron IV or VI for sale. And I don't know much about it, but it isn't neccesary... but might not be a bad upgrade, if it is compatable.

 

from http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3828/is_200311/ai_n9320844

"Some disagreement currently surrounds the fourth generation of Dexron fluids. Dexron-III was introduced in 1995 to supersede previous Dexron varieties. GM considers Dexron-III a fill-for-life ATF for some late-model transmissions, and it has a couple of notable features. It greatly improves seal life and resists oxidation better than previous fluids. It also is formulated for the control programs of GM's transmission modules. It is, in fact, one of GM's attempts to eliminate torque converter lockup shudder."

 

 

sorry about the typo, I obmitted the fliuld number :oops:

[digitaloutsider]

I've never seen dexron for sale. And I don't know much about it, but it isn't neccesary... but might not be a bad upgrade, if it is compatable.

What are you talking about, man? Our cars CAME with Dexron out of the factory. There isn't some generic "Automatic Transmission Fluid" that I know of. 1988-1994 cars came with Dexron IIe, 1995-2005 cars had Dexron III, and 2006+ cars have/will have Dexron VI.

 

Dexron III and Dexron VI are the GM ATF's currently shipping.

[Supreme Cutlass]

I'm tryin to remember what brands I saw up there, I remember supertech, coastal, quaker state, valvoline, can't think of any others.

 

Is this Valvoline Maxlife Dexron VI rated?

yes, it is rated as dexron VI

[Darksyde]

I believe it was Amsoil...i think....they came to my former workplace to do a thing on fluids. Obviously they were the best, because it was their thing but the cheaper no name generic fluids performed the same if not better than some of the big name ones. Especially when it came to synthetic. 9 times out of 10 the no name brand is just a big name brand with no big name on it. Same thing goes for tons or tire brands. If a bottle says Dexron 3 and it's $1.50 it's a safe bet that the $5.00 bottle of Dexron 3 is the same. Just my $.02 from experiance.

[Prospeeder]

So Dexrom II and III are completly compatible with Dexron VI? Or no?

[digitaloutsider]

Yes, Dexron VI is totally backwards-compatible.

[manitcor]

As stated, you want any oil rated as Dexron III or Dexron VI. Most Dexron III will also be labled as Mecron (Ford's spec). Dexron VI is the new spec going forward for 2006 and higher is better quality and does work as a replacment for Dexron III (although I do not think you can mix the 2).

 

Being that DexronVI is so new I havent seen it anywhere other than the dealer yet. So if you really want it be prepared to pay for it.

 

AMSOil Dexron is fully synthetic and while full synthetic is good for engines I have had many expierenced trans re-builders warn to stay away fron synthetic oils in transmissions due to increased possibility of slippage. The AMSOil site tries to de-bunk some of these claims but I havent seen much proof other than increased slippage in my own transmission when I switched to synthetic.

 

Anything rated Decron III will do you fine. If you want to be safe just goto the dealer.

[mfewtrail]

I usually stick to Chevron or Valvoline in my vehicles.