what auto trans fluid should i use?

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Old 10-30-2008, 10:31 AM
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Default what auto trans fluid should i use?

just got a trans filter for my car..autozone recomended dex/merc their usually wrong but it was on sale when you buy any auto trans filter so i bought 5qts for $14 if this is wrong ill return and buy the proper
 
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Old 10-30-2008, 10:56 AM
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Dextron II is what is called for in the owners manual. But you might notice stores usualy don't stockI or II, maybe even IIwhat ever number its up to now.
You should have the right stuff.
 
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Old 10-30-2008, 06:36 PM
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just use the stuff thats made for GM's
 
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Old 11-01-2008, 10:52 PM
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use Dexron IV its the trans fluid which superseded dex III which superseded dex I, its what GM calls for, and its what is currently in my 700-R4 at this very moment.
 
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Old 11-02-2008, 01:36 AM
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use Dexron IV its the trans fluid which superseded dex III which superseded dex I, its what GM calls for, and its what is currently in my 700-R4 at this very moment.
Well what the Hell superseded II??? [8D]
 
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Old 11-02-2008, 03:12 PM
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Maybe it's like how the 1984 Vette superseded the 1982?
Poor Dexron II, nobody loves you!
Oh, and I like using the ATF +4 synthetic.
 
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Old 11-02-2008, 04:22 PM
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90w gear oil! jk jk atf +4 synth in my old iroc
 
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Old 11-03-2008, 12:48 AM
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sorreh. IV superseded III which superseded II which superseded I lolz
 
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Old 11-03-2008, 03:23 AM
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OHHHH
I thought there was a version II.V
 
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