The factory fluid is usually yellow in color. Even the factory synthetics.
The Dexron 3 is a higher performance, (durability) fluid. The VW 3 speed
auto is a simple unit and fluid type is not that critical.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Jonathan Farrugia
Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 6:45 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: dexron II vs dexron III

are there any drawbacks to using dexron III in a vw automatic transmission
(1989 Jetta) that specified dexron II in the bentley?  if i remember
correctly a few years back when i looked for dexron II it wasn't on any of
the parts store shelves.  also does anyone know if there is a trans fluid
that is yellow.  just purchased this car and it has a yellow fluid in it.
its coming out tomorrow just curious.

jonathan