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• Fwd: dexron II vs dexron III
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 14 Oct 2006 18:55:18 -0400
  ...dexron II vs dexron III To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com are there any drawbacks to using dexron III in a vw automatic transmission (1989...
• Re: AT fluid
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 19:10:02 -0400
  Our Vanagons are too old to be on the "List" for Dexron III but Dexron, Dexron II, or Dexron III is what Vanagon automatic...
• Re: Auto tranny Fluid Mix ? Dexron III
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 10:20:30 -0500
  well, seems that Royal Purple is Dexron III compatible per the website. Guess I posted prematurely. Thanks. Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo...
• Does DEXRON III = DEXRON?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Smith
  Wed, 15 Feb 1995 12:57:15 -0500 (EST)
  ...When I was at the local Walmart, all they had is DEXRON III. Can I use it?? Peace, Rich rich@indy.net
• Auto tranny Fluid Mix ? Dexron III
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 10:15:01 -0500
  ...I have 3 qts of Valvoline Maxlife Dexron III. Can I mix these? Gonna drain the tranny in a minute. thanks. Michael in San...
• Re: Auto tranny Fluid Mix ? Dexron III
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 13:29:01 -0400
  ...On Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 11:20 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote: > well, seems that Royal Purple is Dexron III compatible...
• Re: Auto Synthetic fluid recommendation needed
  Historical mailing list - James
  Sat, 2 Jan 2016 22:57:40 -0500
  ...Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF, which Mobil says meets multiple specifications, including Dexron III and (better for our purposes) Dexron IIIH (the 'hot weather/heavy...
• ATF? Dexron-III ? Mercon ??
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Nov 1996 20:30:25 -0400 (AST)
  ...labeled as Dexron-III/Mercon. I want cold weather startups made easy, hence the Syntec. Label says fully compatible with older Dex_II etc...
• Re: dexron II vs dexron III
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Oct 2006 20:19:51 -0400
  ...dexron II vs dexron III are there any drawbacks to using dexron III in a vw automatic transmission (1989 Jetta) that specified dexron II...
• dexron II vs dexron III
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 14 Oct 2006 18:45:24 -0400
  are there any drawbacks to using dexron III in a vw automatic transmission (1989 Jetta) that specified dexron II in the bentley? if i...
• Dexron III compatible with my plan?
  Historical mailing list - raul lince
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 23:24:08 +0000
  Ive got a dirty AT im going to run a cleaning drive with new torque converter and dexron III quaquer state atf then dump...
• AT fluid
  Historical mailing list - trooz
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 15:35:49 -0700
  ...I went to my FLAPS and he said all they had was Dexron III, then looked it up in some kind of guide he...
• Re: Which fluid for power steering
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 4 Dec 2000 20:09:48 EST
  <<auto tranny fluid as it's power steering fluid? Dexron III OK for both?>> Yes, I have used Mobil synthetic ATM fluid now for...
• Re: A/T changes hard - AT fluid?
  Historical mailing list - James
  Wed, 4 Dec 2013 23:39:12 -0500
  ...the Dexron III, especially in the cold and in very hot situations - and since it's meant for trannies that used Dexron III, it...
• 85 Auto Tranny Fluid?
  Historical mailing list - Tim High
  Tue, 3 Mar 1998 01:21:13 -0500
  ...I've been told that nobody produces it anymore, only Dexron III. I have also heard conflicting opinions as to whether or not the...
• Re: Power Steering Puddle
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Mar 1997 21:34:58 -0400 (AST)
  ...It is lower viscosity than ATF/Dexron-III. I use Castrols GT power steering fluid. Has a VW part# on back and is way...
• Can ATF mix with Power steering fluid?
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Wed, 4 Dec 2013 21:04:48 -0800
  ...the Dexron III, especially in the cold and in very hot situations - and since it's meant for trannies that used Dexron III, it...
• Re: Dexron III compatible with my plan?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 20:16:19 -0500
  ...Dexron III compatible with my plan? Ive got a dirty AT im going to run a cleaning drive with new torque converter and dexron...
• Re: ATF? Dexron-III ? Mercon ??
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Nov 1996 21:26:43 -0500
  ...labeled as Dexron-III/Mercon. I want cold weather startups made easy, hence the Syntec. Label says fully compatible with older Dex_II etc...
• Re: Auto tranny Fluid Mix ? Dexron III
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 13:01:55 -0500
  ...I have 3 qts of Valvoline Maxlife Dexron III. Can I mix >> > these? Gonna drain the tranny in a minute. thanks. >> > Michael in San...
• Re: Power steering
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 22:54:36 EDT
  ...I would feel better with Dexron III in there than power steering fluid any day. In case some of you are wondering wether you...
• Re: Servicing AT/Diff/PS fluids
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 09:50:58 EDT
  Edward, Dexron III is a newer, improved version of Dexron. All Dexrons are 'forward' compatible (you can use III in place of Dexron) but...
• Which fluid for power steering
  Historical mailing list - Schmidt
  Mon, 4 Dec 2000 19:11:10 -0500
  ...Does my 84 wolfsburg westy use auto tranny fluid as it's power steering fluid? Dexron III ok for both? Vielen Dank! Schmidt [text...
• RE: Power Steering Puddle
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 12 Mar 97 04:24:31 UT
  ...It is lower viscosity than ATF/Dexron-III. I use Castrols GT power steering fluid. Has a VW part# on back and is way...
• sythetic auto trans fluid?
  Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 09:52:46 -0600
  ...trans fluid is going to mix well with the residual dexron III left in the trans? TIA, Fred 89 Westy Moab, UT
• Re: Powersteering Rack - using synthetic Auto trans fluid
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 3 Apr 2008 13:20:50 -0400
  ...I've always just used ordinary Dexron III ATF in my power steering and it works well even at minus 30� Fahrenheit here in...
• Re: Auto tranny Fluid Mix ? Dexron III
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 19:41:11 -0500
  ...I have 3 qts of Valvoline Maxlife Dexron III. Can I >>> mix >>> > these? Gonna drain the tranny in a minute. thanks. >>> > Michael in San...
• Re: Dexron III compatible with my plan? + Ammendment
  Historical mailing list - raul lince
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 02:57:50 +0000
  ...Dexron III compatible with my plan? > >Ive got a dirty AT im going to run a cleaning drive with new torque >converter and dexron...
• Re: FLUIDS for VANAGONS
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 15:47:04 -0700
  ...Changed by inspection, not by time or miles. >BRAKE FLUID: ?? DOT 4, renewed yearly. >POWER STEERING FLUID: ?? Dexron III, changed by inspection, not by...
• Re: power steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 05:50:03 EST
  ...Are you using Dexron III in the resovoir as stated in your owners manual or Power Steering Fluid as lots of owners "think" is...
• Re: Dexron III compatible with my plan? + Ammendment
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 22:16:55 -0500
  ...Dexron III compatible with my plan? > >Ive got a dirty AT im going to run a cleaning drive with new torque >converter and dexron...
• Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF?
  Historical mailing list - raul lince
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 01:46:25 +0000
  ...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: sythetic auto trans fluid?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 10:08:12 +1000
  ...trans fluid is going to mix well >with the residual dexron III left in the trans? Fred, I don't honestly know what the...
• Re: Automatic transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:56:52 -0700
  ...I switched from an unknown fluid to the Dexron III replacement; Chevron MD-3. I'm very happy with the results. I'd also...
• Servicing AT/Diff/PS fluids
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 21 Jul 2001 15:24:33 -0400
  ...Anybody have the scoop on that cheap WM pump? WM had no SAE 90 gear oil for the diff, and only dexron III ATF...
• Re: Power steering
  Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
  Sat, 24 Apr 1999 23:25:02 -0500
  ...auto parts store and the product > technician 1-800 # guys said Dexron III and II are NOT > compatible..." > > Nuts. Try to find Dexron II...
• Re: Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 21:14:35 -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...
• Power Steering Woes (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Barry Muller
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 16:35:45 -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: Auto tranny cooling
  Historical mailing list - James
  Sun, 28 Jun 2015 15:50:31 -0400
  ...Would that be, by any chance, Dexron VI? It is synthetic, and suitable for any older GM vehicle that specifies Dexron III. I have...
• Re: sythetic auto trans fluid? (Revisited)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 12:29:38 +1000
  ...trans fluid is going to mix well > >with the residual dexron III left in the trans? Fred, My apologies...I just re-read your...
• Re: milage
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 17:00:08 -0800
  ...Is it auto? seems to me that although dexron III is kosher, it's less viscous than Dexron. or Dexron II. Seat of the...
• power steering leak
  Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
  Sat, 13 Jun 1998 23:20:21 -0500
  ...Is Dexron III OK? I noticed that the level was just at minimum. Exam of the steering rack showed wet, but intact, right front...
• Re: FLUIDS for VANAGONS
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 09:07:16 -0700
  ...Changed by inspection, not by time or miles. >BRAKE FLUID: ?? DOT 4, renewed yearly. >POWER STEERING FLUID: ?? Dexron III, changed by inspection, not by...
• Re: A/T changes hard - AT fluid?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 5 Dec 2013 11:54:16 -0500
  ...A/T fluid should be Dexron III. Nothing fancy needed there. On Dec 5, 2013, at 12:00 AM, Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY...
• Re: PS Fluid Capacity
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sat, 28 Mar 2009 09:44:25 -0400
  ...All - 1.2L (1.3 qt.) VW specifies ATF Dexron II, but Dexron III is now available. A VW tech bulletin cautions Vanagon owners...
• Re: Power Steering Woes (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 19:35:25 -0800
  ...Did I screw-up by putting dexron III in? What are > you using and what is your experience with leaks? I flushed the system...
• Re: mileage
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 17:17:27 -0800
  ...Is it auto? seems to me that although dexron III is kosher, it's less viscous than Dexron. or Dexron II. Seat of the...
• Re: Looking for the root cause of power steering fluid loss
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 14 Mar 2007 09:44:32 -0400
  ...Remember, too, that Vanagon power steering systems use Dexron (or Dexron III) automatic transmission fluid (ATF) and NOT power steering fluid. I've read...
• Re: question on 1990 power steering fluid and lower hose replacement
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:36:30 EST
  ...11 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: Dexron III NOT DexTron BTW, IS what is called for in the power...
• PS racks
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Thu, 03 Jul 1997 10:21:40 -0700
  ...FYI both my end seals blew out together about 2 months after I replaced the factory Pentosin fill with STPs Dexron-III ATF. I...
• Re: redline shock proof tranny lube
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 18:06:09 -0800
  ...Redline D4 would be safe, but Redline ATF would be better (someone was telling me that Dexron III and up isn't the best...
• Re: auto trans swap
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 28 Mar 2006 10:14:42 -0800
  ...I believe there's now a Dexron III which is compatible as well. For my auto, I use the latest Dexron with no problems...
• Re: Automatic transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:06:31 -0700
  ...I > switched > from an unknown fluid to the Dexron III replacement; Chevron MD-3. I'm > very > happy with the results. I'd also...
• Re: wrong AT fluid - how bad how fast?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Fri, 30 Sep 2005 21:11:18 -0500
  ...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: [Re: Servicing AT/Diff/PS fluids]
  Historical mailing list - Greg Rich
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 10:14:36 EDT
  ...when they are cheap. (but long enough for the avearge DIY). Dexron III is the same as Dexron now a days. You might want...
• Re: Looking for the root cause of power steering fluid loss
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 14 Mar 2007 06:59:10 -0700
  ...They can hold >quite a bit without leaking it to the ground. > >Remember, too, that Vanagon power steering systems use Dexron (or Dexron >III...
• Power Steering Fluid and lines Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Tue, 30 Nov 2010 20:01:09 -0600
  ...I have purchased some Dexron III (H) spec ATF, and I want to make sure this is acceptable before I pour it in. Can...
• Re: Power Steering Woes (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 15:40:03 -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: Whiny steering pump
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 06:11:08 EST
  ...Once you install new lines and the cleaned pump flush the entire system with on quart of Dexron III auto tranny fluid by leaving...
• Mobil Delvac ATF or Brand of Dexron Automatic Trans oil best suited for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 24 Feb 2007 10:01:37 -0800
  ...have recently replace the xsmn oil in the Carat, with Pennzoil DEXRON III/ MERCON. I notice a mushy 3000 to 3250 ish RPM range...