What is dexron III used for?

ATF Dexron-III is a premium automatic transmission fluid specially formulated to meet the needs of today’s more compact transmissions, running at higher operating temperatures and with electronic control.

What is dexron 3 transmission fluid?

LUBRIPLATE Dexron III/Mercon is a newly developed premium fluid fully qualified to cover current requirements for both General Motors and Ford. Dexron III is a General Motors trademark for qualified automatic transmission fluids. Mercon covers all automatic transmissions for Ford model year 1988 and after.

What’s the difference between dexron and dexron 3?

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.

Is dexron 3 synthetic oil?

The Valvoline Type F transmission fluid is a high quality NON-friction modified fluid. DEXRON® III/MERCON includes friction modifiers in the fluid additive package. Does Valvoline make a synthetic ATF? MaxLife® ATF, ATF +4 and DEXRON® VI are all synthetic transmission fluids.

What color is dexron 3 fluid?

When the fluid is new, it has a translucent red color. It may be hard to see on the dipstick, but if you wipe it on a clean white rag, it will appear bright to dark pink/red.

How long does dexron last?

Always use the recommended type of transmission fluid in your vehicle, as referred to in your owner’s manual. Typical fluid change intervals for automatic transmissions range from 40,000 to 60,000 miles depending on the severity of the usage.

Is DEXRON III compatible with DEXRON?

DEXRON-VI can be used in any proportion in past model vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, in place of DEXRON-III (for instance, topping off the fluid in the event of a repair or fluid change). DEXRON-VI is also compatible with any former version of DEXRON for use in automatic transmissions.

What is ATF 3 transmission fluid?

ATF III F is a mineral based automatic transmission fluid, especially developed for automatic transmissions built by GM, Ford and many other manufactures. It is also suitable for power steering systems, some hydraulic systems and for rotary air compressors where an excellent low temperature fluidity is required.

What replaces DEXRON III?

Dexron VI fully replaces Dexron III and prior evolutions of the Dexron fluids. GM manufactured the liquid for compatibility with transmissions requiring earlier versions of the fluid. Dexron VI works in any vehicle that requires ATF-A (the original automatic transmission fluid) or a Dexron variation.