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Forum nameAuto Trans- A604
Topic subjectdexron mercon (sp)?
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1593, dexron mercon (sp)?
Posted by jsupetran, Jul-20-03 05:32 PM
i just read the post from joe b slow that you should not use this as a tranny fluid. why can't i, cause i've been using that stuff (just added some since i installed the mesh grill and painted the tranny coolers black).
-------jezreel

1595, RE: dexron mercon (sp)?
Posted by Joe B Slow, Jul-20-03 06:11 PM
Its formulated for GM/Chevy transmissions, not for a Chrysler transmission.

Transmission fluid is not like an engine oil. It is subject to a harsh beating and functions as more than just a cooling agent. Therefore, different transmissions require different spec/ingredients to function properly and efficiently.

I too was using dexron/mercon, thinking it was ok.

Boy was I wrong...I hope this helps:)
1598, RE: dexron mercon (sp)?
Posted by jsupetran, Jul-20-03 07:46 PM
so can i get the atf from autozone?
-------jezreel

1601, RE: dexron mercon (sp)?
Posted by mcgyvr, Jul-21-03 02:05 AM
yes get a tranny flush ASAP and get atf3 from autozone or have them put it in at the flush, (and watch them to make sure they put it in
1627, RE: dexron mercon (sp)?
Posted by jsupetran, Jul-21-03 03:17 PM
do how much to do a full flush and how many bottles of atf 3 do i need (i have a tranny cooler by the way?).

-------jezreel

1628, RE: dexron mercon (sp)?
Posted by Joe B Slow, Jul-21-03 03:47 PM
the Jiffy Lube i work at charges 96.99 for a flush. If you are getting a quart bottle, you will need about 12 for a FULL flush. That way you will actually get 110% of the fluid out. That is to say that you will flush all the old fluid out, and some new fluid just to make sure you get it all out.

Joseph