

| Subject: | Re: Auto Synthetic fluid recommendation needed |
| From: | James |
| Date: | Sat, 2 Jan 2016 22:57:40 -0500 |
Two possibilities jump to mind: Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF, which Mobil says meets multiple specifications, including Dexron III and (better for our purposes) Dexron IIIH (the 'hot weather/heavy loads' version of Dexron III that was developed for Allison), and AC/Delco's 'fully synthetic' Dexron III. Both are red. Mobil 1 claims their synthetic ATF is compatible for top-ups with all Dexron III fluids. See: http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXENPVLMOMobil_1_Synthetic_ATF.aspx James Ottawa, ON '91 Westy Weekender AT > Date: Sat, 2 Jan 2016 18:17:02 -0500 > From: ecaron1@COMCAST.NET > Subject: Auto Synthetic fluid recommendation needed > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Hello helpful listers, > > Two years ago I had a local garage change my auto transmission fluid to synthetic. I can�t find a record of the type of fluid used. I need to add some fluid as the indicator is showing the level now just below the lower line. > I had the fluid checked with engine hot and running. I�m also told there is a three or four inch red spot on the tarp where I park the van. so I assume the fluid is red. > > Anyway. As the fluid is hopefully synthetic what is the proper synthetic automatic transmission fluid to add? Parts counter folks have not seemed to have a good recommendation. > > Also with the fluid just below the low line how much should I add to try to get it to the middle? This will be tricky as I believe this is added through the dip stick opening. > > So most important what Synthetic fluid should I add? > > second how much for the first attempt. > > Any other tips or info is appreciated. > > Thanks folks > > Eric Caron > 85 GL Auto Westfalia
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