Dexron 6 vs Dexron 3

[stimpy569]

I think my car's due for a tranny fluid change. It's a 1987 190d 2.5 (non-turbo) 5-cyl with 4-speed A/T.

Goes on high revs at 2nd & 3rd before upshifting...anyways, what would be the recommended brand? conventional or synthetic? and what's with Dexron 6? i heard it's synthetic, so dexron 3 is conventional? what is a wiser buy, since my car would prob'ly need at least 6 ltrs of the stuff?...

TIA to all those who'd reply.

[ronw123w124]

If I were you I'd stick to conventional dexron 3 fluid, mahirap na gumamit ng synthetic at dexron 6, di kasi designed para doon yung tranny ng 190D mo, baka magkandalokoloko pa. I've had good experience with Caltex and Mobil ATF. Don't forget to also drain the torque converter and also change the ATF Filter and pan gasket.

[Ry_Tower]

Meron na bang Dexron 6 sa atin? parang wala pa eh. I use caltex texamatic...

[Benzmizer]

Meron na bang Dexron 6 sa atin? parang wala pa eh. I use caltex texamatic...

Same here. Caltex Texamatic. Reasonably price, supply is abundant and guaranteed safe for your tranny. As Ron pointed out, higher/newer does not always mean better.

[stimpy569]

I got Total Dexron III ATF...had it done at Santo Carlos. Mang Lino said it's what they use and it's in the list recommended by MB naman. Drained the pan and torque converter, replaced filter with Febi brand and got an orig pan gasket from Delodur...used up 6 liters

next in line would be a change oil...

thanks to all for your inputs!

[userfriendly]

Did not know that there is a dexron 6 already. A quick google search showed that it is backward compatible with dexron 3. Dexron 3 is already phased out.

DEXRON®-VI - GM Techlink