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    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

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

    Bart

    Quote Originally Posted by MrCrowley View Post
    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

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

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    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

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    The new bottle seems to say it works for our application in a strange and confusing way.
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    Take it back...get the Dex. Unless you drive hard,or an awful lot, your trans juice is still fine. You've time. The three are a Merc, a Dex, and a universal....I'd like to know the diff. What really hapens if you switch 'em?

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    Well, that's what I am saying, they don't have the Mobile-1 DEX, jus the "universal" kind. This is at 2 different stores...

    Bart

    Quote Originally Posted by Chopper View Post
    Take it back...get the Dex. Unless you drive hard,or an awful lot, your trans juice is still fine. You've time. The three are a Merc, a Dex, and a universal....I'd like to know the diff. What really hapens if you switch 'em?

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    Exactly, strange and confusing. And look at this:

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

    So, would I be better off with this???? It says "It is also for improved performance in 2005 and earlier GM vehicles, wherever DEXRON is specified"

    Any experts out there?

    Bart

    Quote Originally Posted by ZEUS View Post
    The new bottle seems to say it works for our application in a strange and confusing way.

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    It's all friggin' voodoo. Same claims made on every product in existance. It's a synth blend, suggesting a lower price than the Mobil 1. Personaly, I'd stick to the M1 or RP.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nfpgasmask View Post
    Exactly, strange and confusing. And look at this:

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

    So, would I be better off with this???? It says "It is also for improved performance in 2005 and earlier GM vehicles, wherever DEXRON is specified"

    Any experts out there?

    Bart
    Doesn't every Dexron Mobil1 ATF bottle say that? I just use Royal Purple Max ATF, seems much less confusing.

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