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Old May 20, 2007 | 08:17 PM
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Thinking about maybe doin the shift kit tuesday...my dipstick says only use DEXRON VI(6) Why can't i use DEXRON III? Whats the difference?
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Old May 20, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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I've put Dex3 in ever year from 99-06 with no problems, I wouldn't worry about it.
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Old May 20, 2007 | 10:44 PM
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I would put what it says into it just for warranty purposes...
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Old May 20, 2007 | 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by thiems
I would put what it says into it just for warranty purposes...
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Old May 20, 2007 | 10:46 PM
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My '06 says only Dextron 6 also. The only place I could find it or even knew about it was the stealership.
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Old May 20, 2007 | 10:55 PM
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the newer ATF suppose to condition it alot better. you could run older ATF but i dont think you could mix the two
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Old May 20, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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how to drain?
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Old May 20, 2007 | 11:04 PM
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pull the pan
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Old May 20, 2007 | 11:06 PM
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even pulling the pan wont get it all.
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Old May 20, 2007 | 11:07 PM
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why drain it all?? if he wanted to drain it all he would prolly have to take it to the dealership and have them flush it and refill it i guess...
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