Have a 05, Auto, anyone know (100%) sure what type of fluid I need to put in it? Is it Dex/Merc IV? Please if you are unsure dont post, thanks.
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Have a 05, Auto, anyone know (100%) sure what type of fluid I need to put in it? Is it Dex/Merc IV? Please if you are unsure dont post, thanks.
It is gm t-iv fluid, specifically. but many aftermarket (maybe better) fluids meet the specs needed.
i'm only 99% though, i hate automatics.
Anyone know those aftermarket fluids? Mine is dark brown with 76k miles on it.
Go to a Chev dealer and ask for Trade Pricing on their new Dex6. It's fully synthetic and completely backwards compatible.
If Dex III will work I will just run that
Looks like this is the stuff I need:
Valvoline.com > Products > MaxLife > Automatic Transmission Fluid MaxLife > MaxLife® DEX/MERC ATF
I know dex 3 and type iv are not interchangeable/mixable. but that max life is probably a newer hybrid (like the type 6 maybe?)
make sure you don't just add fluid and mix varieties. Of if you do, make sure they are the same type or interchangeable.
Its compatible with all sorts of fluids including the type IV, I am going to drain the fluid using the plug in the pan, add 2.3 qts, drive it for a mile or 2 and do it again 2-3 more times.
i hate to say this, but do not use dexron III in the aveo. It specifically calls for T-IV (or the newer backwards compatible fluids).
The newer fluids can be interchanged with both T-iv or dex 3, but dex 3 and T-iv should not be interchanged.