I think I bought the wrong fluid...

[nfpgasmask]

I am doing a trans service this weekend, and I bought some Mobile-1 Synthetic ATF. But I bought the Mercon V fluid. Don't I need the Dextron fluid? Or is this fine? I can't remember...what do you guys recommend?

Thanks - Bart

[MrCrowley]

I wouldn't make a move until you figure out which product you have. There are 3 mobil ATF fluids that meet the Dexron thingy, but hope this helps you out. Personally, if its not the Dexron-VI ATF, I would return it and get that product.

http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...on_Fluids.aspx

[nfpgasmask]

Cool, that is what I am going to have to do, because we want Dextron in our trans, right?

Bart

I wouldn't make a move until you figure out which product you have. There are 3 mobil ATF fluids that meet the Dexron thingy, but hope this helps you out. Personally, if its not the Dexron-VI ATF, I would return it and get that product.

http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...on_Fluids.aspx

[MrCrowley]

Yes, the Dexron is a GM somehow approved ATF product, and our trannies are essentially a GM product.

[nfpgasmask]

OK, I just went to Autozone to look what ATF they have there. Just like at Kragen, there was only one Mobile-1 ATF fluid for sale. I asked the dirtbag clerk if this was the only type of Mobile-1 ATF they had, and he said that is the only formula of Mobile-1 ATF they stock...

Back home, I had 2 leftover bottles of ATF that I used for my last trans fluid change in May 2006. So here is a comparison of the two bottles. I am just wondering now if they just changed the bottle or if they stopped selling ATF with Dextron or what...





I'm gonna check Mobile's website now and see if I can get more info...cause I am confused.

Bart

[ZEUS]

The new bottle seems to say it works for our application in a strange and confusing way.