Our Vanagons are too old to be on the "List" for Dexron III but Dexron,
Dexron II, or Dexron III is what Vanagon automatic transmissions and
power steering systems use.  In fact, Dexron III is what I've been using
for years in my '84 automatic.  It's also what I recently put into my
'85's power steering when I flushed the system and replaced the leaking
steering rack.

Mike

trooz wrote:
> I checked my AT fluid today and it wasn't even on the stick.  I looked in
> the manual and it says to use Dexron or Dexron II.  I went to my FLAPS and
> he said all they had was Dexron III, then looked it up in some kind of guide
> he had and said that the Dexron III wasn't for use in the VW.
>
> Anyone know anything about that?  I wound up going to my local dealer and
> they want over $20 a quart for the VW/Audi ATF!
>
> Bob Trousdale
> '90 Westy
>