What is ATF +3?

What is ATF +3?

Kendall ATF+3™ is specifically designed for use in automatic transmissions and transaxles in most Chrysler vehicles built from 1988 through 1999 and some later models. It is formulated to provide optimum performance in Chrysler automatic transmissions equipped with lock-up torque converters.

Is ATF the same as dexron 3?

GM does not support the use of an older version of the Dexron fluid in any vehicle that calls for Dexron VI. Moreover, you cannot use an ATF, Mercron or older variations of Dexron in vehicles calling for Dexron III.

Is Type F transmission fluid compatible with dexron 3?

Mobil Type F ATF is not recommended for automatic transmissions in Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, American Motors, or any other cars requiring a Dexron-II, Dexron-IIE, Dexron-III or Mercon-approved fluid, or for those Ford products requiring an M2C 138CJ (Type CJ) fluid or an M2C 166H (Type H) fluid.

What is the difference between ATF +3 and ATF +4?

The ATF+4 fluid is composed of a Texaco produced Extra High Viscosity Index (XHVI) Group 3 base oil plus an additive package developed by Lubrizol that outperforms the previous ATF+3 fluid Material Standard and was first used in some Chrysler mini-van transmissions in November of 1999.

Do they still make dexron 2?

Dexron, Dexron II, IID, and Dexron IIE—these are the original GM Dexron ATFs and are no longer licensed by the company, having been superseded by Dexron III, which has now itself been superseded by Dexron VI.

Can you mix dexron and Type F transmission fluid?

As to ATF, no problem mixing Dexron and Type F, one can actually fine tune shift harshness as Type F is in fact “grippier”.

Can you use Type F transmission fluid in a Chevrolet?

Type “F” fluid is a heaver viscosity. Stands more heat also. Just the installation of type “F” fluid will have a firmer shift. You can not use it in a any of the GM overdrive transmissions.

Can I use DEXRON 3 instead of ATF 4?

Fina’s product data sheet for its “Dexron-III/Mercon ATF” says it is recommended for “all late model GM…Chrysler and most imported car…automatic transmissions, as well as, (sic) those in Ford vehicles that call for a Mercon fluid.” But, again, a fluid compatible with Dexron III or Mercon is not going to be …

Can I use ATF 4 in place of DEXRON 3?

ATF IV and Dexron II are different enough I’d suggest against using it, however all Dexron fluids are backwards compatible, so you could use Dexron III or Dexron VI. If you can get Dexron III you can mix it with the exiting Dexron II in your power steering reservoir without issue.