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• Re: Mystery of the ATF amount
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 25 May 2001 13:41:55 -0700
  ...besides 4 quarts of ATF? I'm justing going to add Dexron III, and then after letting it mix around for X number of...
• Re: Power Steering Woes (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 17:51:28 -0600
  ...I have added > Dexron III, because, of course, they don't sell just Dexron anymore. > Now I also see leaks from the back near...
• Re: question on 1990 power steering fluid and lower hose replacement
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:32:54 EST
  ...ATF, Dexron III is what is needed in the system. No need to bleed the system. Just fill the reservoir, run the engine, turn...
• Re: ATF Dexron
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:07:39 -0700
  ...When the Vanagon came out, there was Dexron II and then Dexron III. Dex/Merc is just the latest incarnation. -- Jim Thompson 84 GL...
• power-steering fluid
  Historical mailing list - Mark Schrope
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 14:23:35 -0400
  ...Both the Haynes and Bentley and the manual say to use ATF Dexron III. But, from what I can gather this is not the...
• Re: Whiny steering pump
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 3 Feb 2005 06:26:46 EST
  ...Reinstall the pump and flush with Dexron III. If you want to be really exotic you can disassemble the pump for cleaning but I...
• Re: Whiny steering pump
  Historical mailing list - Matt Barclay
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 15:47:45 -0800
  ...Once you install new lines and the cleaned pump flush the > entire system with on quart of Dexron III auto tranny fluid by leaving...
• Re: redline waterwetter
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 21 Mar 1996 09:36:44 -0800 (PST)
  ...Last week I drained it and put in what Ford specifies (Mercon Dexron III ATF) and it shifts much better. Doesn't crunch on...
• Re: Power Steering Woes (longish)
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 21:24:51 -0500
  ...I have added > > Dexron III, because, of course, they don't sell just Dexron anymore. > > Now I also see leaks from the back near...
• Re: 85' power steering fluid leak? AM noises!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 25 Jan 2003 05:57:22 EST
  ...answer is to fill the reservoir with Redline huh? Use only Dexron III Automatic Transmission fluid in the power steering system. If there is...
• Re: PS Fluid Capacity
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 28 Mar 2009 09:59:23 -0500
  ...wrote: > Power Steering: > All - 1.2L (1.3 qt.) > > VW specifies ATF Dexron II, but Dexron III is now available. A VW tech > bulletin...
• Re: power steering bleed/refill
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Mar 1996 16:40:08 -0400 (AST)
  ...Flushing vanagon PS system (IMHO) Buy a quart of STP Dexron-III from Kmart, $2.50 here. Feeling rich? Buy a quart of VWoA...
• Re: Convert 85 auto to 4sp? And HP increases please
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 22:40:30 -0500
  ...Indeed, the Dexron III fluid in my Vanagon looks and smells much better than the stuff in my '98 Montana. Vanagons with 1.9s...
• Fluids: Which are best for Vanagon Longevity?
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Tue, 18 Nov 2003 13:06:10 -0500
  ...Redline GL-4 Synthetic gear oil, US quart� � � �� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �19.95 ? Is Synthetic better than regular Mobil oil�s? DEXRON III ATF, 1 litre � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �� 3...
• Re: Power Steering Woes (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 20:31:02 -0600
  ...I have added >>> Dexron III, because, of course, they don't sell just Dexron anymore. >>> Now I also see leaks from the back near...
• [Syncro PS] Which fluids are best?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 May 1996 15:09:35 -0300 (ADT)
  ...Sheee-it! Lemme try this on you. '87 with PS, I flushed the system with STP ATF Dexron-III and left in in for...
• Re: Power Steering Woes (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 19:42:57 -0800
  ...I have added > > > Dexron III, because, of course, they don't sell just Dexron anymore. > > > Now I also see leaks from the back near...
• Re: ATF: Type F?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 06:02:58 -0700
  ...fluid compatible with the Vanagon >> automatic transmission? >> > > > you need Dextron 2.. Dexron III is what they are up to these days, if the shelves...
• Re: 91 Carat w/auto tranny - weird shifting
  Historical mailing list - James
  Fri, 27 Jun 2014 22:57:02 -0400
  ...fluid and serviced our transmission, and reminded me to stick with Dexron III, not other fluids (not even Mobil 1 synthetic ATF) in the...
• Re: Power steering rack seals shot
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 20:38:14 +0000
  Harald, I use Castrol Dexron III ATF fluid in our '90. The early Vanagons used the VW/Audi pentosin (sp?) fluid, but the later...
• Re: Power Steering Fluid and lines Questions
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 2 Dec 2010 05:44:51 EST
  ...want to top off the fluid reservoir. > > I have purchased some Dexron III (H) spec ATF, and I want to make sure this is...
• Re: Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 06:37:29 -0600
  ...I am thinking >> about using mobil 1 atf is the Dexron III and dexron IIE rating compatible >> with our Vanagon dexron II rating? thanx...
• Re: Power Steering Fluid and lines Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:31:36 -0500
  ...want to top off the fluid reservoir. > > I have purchased some Dexron III (H) spec ATF, and I want to make sure this > is...
• Re: Power Steering Fluid and lines Questions
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 1 Dec 2010 08:07:39 -0500
  ...want to top off the fluid reservoir. > > I have purchased some Dexron III (H) spec ATF, and I want to make sure this is...
• Re: Power Steering Puddle
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Mar 1997 22:27:36 +0000
  ...failed simultaneously about 3 months after > flushing and filling with STPs Dexron-III ATF. My gut feeling, after $400 > for getting my rack rebuilt...
• Re: 91 Carat w/auto tranny - weird shifting
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 27 Jun 2014 22:19:16 -0500
  ...fluid and serviced our transmission, and reminded me to stick with Dexron III, not other fluids (not even Mobil 1 synthetic ATF) in the...
• Expansion tank cap operation...
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Robinson
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 19:09:07 -0400
  ...Is there any way to improve this and or the soft feel? What kind of ATF should be used? I used Dexron III. Is...
• Re: Power Steering Woes (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 01:13:41 -0600
  ...Did I screw-up by putting dexron III in? What are > you using and what is your experience with leaks? Most likely , no problem...
• wrong AT fluid - how bad how fast?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Sinclair
  Fri, 30 Sep 2005 18:49:51 -0700
  ...I put both a quart of ATF type F and a quart of ATF Dexron III in together, one after the other, this evening...
• Re: Power Steering Fluid and lines Questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:09:27 -0500
  ...I have purchased some Dexron III (H) spec ATF, and I want to make sure this is acceptable before I pour it in. Can...
• Two Q's about Auto Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 14:24:42 -0700
  ...a new filter and gaskets, and re-filled the AT with Dexron III ATF. It is shifting MUCH better. The old ATF was pretty...
• Re: Mobil Delvac ATF or Brand of Dexron Automatic Trans oil best suited for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 27 Feb 2007 22:48:13 -0500
  ...have recently replace the xsmn oil in the Carat, with Pennzoil DEXRON III/ MERCON. I notice a mushy 3000 to 3250 ish RPM range...
• Re: Just how cold...the PS pump was crying
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 22:15:11 -0800
  Or you may want to try synthetic ATF, which meets Dexron III. I've been using it for 5 years or so with good...
• Automatic Trasmission Question
  Historical mailing list - william landsman
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:34:30 -0700
  ...I'm not too versed on A/T's but that you got an improvement with a screen cleaning and Dexron III change is...
• Re: The '85 needs a diaper
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:19:01 EDT
  ...Make sure you use only Dexron III Automatic Tranny Fluid. >>>>>I've got so many leaks, my leaks have leaks. 1. Tranny fluid: I...
• Re: Expansion tank cap operation...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Aug 2005 07:22:40 -0400
  ...Is there any way to improve this and or the soft feel? What kind of ATF should be used? I used Dexron III. Is...
• Re: Automatic Trasmission Question
  Historical mailing list - Derek Burgess
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 21:06:44 -0400
  ...but that you got an improvement with a > screen cleaning and Dexron III change is encouraging. Tranny fluids do > contain cleaning additives and if...
• Re: Automatic Trasmission Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 23:48:31 -0400
  ...I'm not too versed on A/T's but that you got an improvement with a screen cleaning and Dexron III change is...
• Re: Automatic Trasmission Question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 22:29:01 -0400
  ...but that you got an improvement with a > screen cleaning and Dexron III change is encouraging. Tranny fluids do > contain cleaning additives and if...
• Re: Automatic Trasmission Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:44:27 -0700
  ...but that you got an improvement with a >> screen cleaning and Dexron III change is encouraging. Tranny fluids do >> contain cleaning additives and if...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 30 Nov 1999 - Special issue
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Wed, 1 Dec 1999 08:00:24 -0500
  ...on an original, not rebuilt BW66 that is thriving, apparently, on Dexron III, at 100,000 miles = 160,000 km). Gregory - ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: Update on my westy!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:13:37 -0400
  ...Specified is Dexron but you'll find Dexron III on the shelves nowadays. The brake fluid reservoir is under the cover for the instrument...
• '90 PS fluid flush (long)
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Sun, 6 Apr 1997 16:43:45 +0000
  ...I used Castrol ATF - Dexron III / Mercon fluid which was purchased for $2.72 per litre (CDN). I contacted Castrol Oil Canada and they...
• Re: New Noise coming from under the body
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:35:02 -0700
  ...it a mechanic and have them > drain and then put my Dexron III in? Does it need to be flushed? > > Thanks to UncaJoel for...
• Re: ATF Level too high - what now?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sat, 5 May 2001 14:00:04 -0700
  ...I'm going to put redline DF ATF in it (this is the replacement for Dexron III, redlines other ATFs are for Dexron II...
• AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 21:52:49 -0400
  ...After it cools down a bit I check the ATF fluid and it appears a bit low, so I top it off with Dexron...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 22:31:58 -0400
  ...After it cools down a bit I check the ATF > fluid and it appears a bit low, so I top it off with Dexron...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 22:42:22 -0400
  ...After it cools down a bit I check the ATF >> fluid and it appears a bit low, so I top it off with Dexron...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:08:49 -0400
  ...After it cools down a bit I check the ATF > fluid and it appears a bit low, so I top it off with Dexron...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:15:20 -0400
  ...After it cools down a bit I check the ATF fluid and it appears a bit low, so I top it off with Dexron...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 22:54:54 -0400
  ...After it cools down a bit I check the ATF >>>fluid and it appears a bit low, so I top it off with Dexron...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 22:26:09 -0400
  ...After it cools down a bit I check the ATF fluid and it appears a bit low, so I top it off with Dexron...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:24:50 -0400
  ...After it cools down a bit I check the ATF > fluid and it appears a bit low, so I top it off with Dexron...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:12:48 -0400
  ...After it cools down a bit I check the ATF >>>> fluid and it appears a bit low, so I top it off with Dexron...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 22:49:18 -0400
  ...After it cools down a bit I check the > ATF > fluid and it appears a bit low, so I top it off with Dexron...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:18:24 -0400
  ...After it cools down a bit I check the ATF >>>fluid and it appears a bit low, so I top it off with Dexron...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:21:09 -0400
  ...After it cools down a bit I check the > > ATF > >>>>fluid and it appears a bit low, so I top it off with Dexron...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:27:38 -0400
  ...After it cools down a bit I check the > ATF >>>> fluid and it appears a bit low, so I top it off with Dexron...
• Re: New Noise coming from under the body
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:04:00 -0400
  ...it a mechanic and have them drain and then put my Dexron III in? Does it need to be flushed? Thanks to UncaJoel for...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:39:24 -0400
  ...After it cools down a bit I check the ATF > fluid and it appears a bit low, so I top it off with Dexron...