Is ATF 4 the same as dexron 4 transmission fluid?

Is ATF 4 the same as dexron 4 transmission fluid?

ATF+4 has specific additives designed for specific Chrysler transmissions. The additives and the make up of the fluid keeps the transmission working properly. If you put the wrong fluid in at best it won’t shift right, at worst it will ruin the transmission. Dexron is the same thing only for Chevy vehicles.

Is ATF and dexron the same?

DEXRON is the trade name for a group of technical specifications of automatic transmission fluid (ATF) created by General Motors (GM).

Can I use dexron VI instead of ATF 4?

ATF +3 and 4 are compatible. +4 is meant to not break down as quickly as +3 mainly. Dex 3 and 6 are also compatible for similar reasons.

Is ATF 4 the same as Dex Merc?

Your builder said to us dex/merc so I recommend you follow your builders directions. The difference between dex and plus 4 (aside from plus 4 being synthetic) is the friction modifiers. Dex is more aggressive and allows the friction and steels to grip better and minimize slip.

What is dexron VI compatible with?

DEXRON-VI can be used in any proportion in past model vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, in place of DEXRON-III (for instance, topping off the fluid in the event of a repair or fluid change). DEXRON-VI is also compatible with any former version of DEXRON for use in automatic transmissions.

What is ATF MX4?

Hi, Note that, Hyundai ATF MX4 is just a low-cost version of the original ATF (HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF SP-III) which they used to have in their automatic models prior to 2011. Since mine was a 2009 model, I got this factory-filled. The original ATF is still used in export versions, and in a few of their foreign models.

Is dexron III compatible with dexron 4?

Per GM, Dexron IV is backwards compatible in Dex III applications, but not anything before.

What can I use instead of ATF 4?

AMSOIL Multi-Vehicle ATF is a qualified replacement for ATF+4.

Is all ATF 4 the same?

No, only licensed ATF+4® products (with “ATF+4®” as part of the brand name and a valid license number on the back of the label) contain the unique formulation. ATF+4® is a unique formulation that has been designed specifically to meet the exacting requirements of FCA transmissions.

Can I mix ATF 4 with dexron?

MaxLife® ATF, ATF +4 and DEXRON® VI are all synthetic transmission fluids. Is it OK to mix synthetic ATF with a conventional and/or synthetic blend ATF? Yes. Synthetic ATF and conventional fluids are 100 percent compatible with each other.

What transmission fluid is equivalent to ATF 4?

Can you use ATF 4 instead of Dexron?

ATF +4 is a synthetic fluid for finely-tuned transmissions, so if you use a non-synthetic ATF rather than ATF +4 in a car or truck that calls for it, you could break the transmission. You may use ATF +4 in most applications that call for older Dexron and Mercon fluids.

What is dexdexron transmission fluid?

Dexron is a trademark used for a series of automatic transmission fluids (ATF) formulated for use in GM transmissions. The original Dexron (B) transmission fluid was introduced in 1967.

What’s the difference between Dex III and ATF+4 Trans fluid?

The downside to this is, the DEX will wear out quicker and lose visc much faster than ATF+4. In the 20 hour KRL shear test, DEX III suffered a 40\% viscosity loss compared to ATF+4. The builder of my 47RE initially recommended DEX for my trans when he built it for the above reason and price but those were the only reasons for his recommendation.

Is the ATF+4 Type MS-9602 Fluid Material Standard compatible with Dexron fluid?

The ATF+4 Type MS-9602 Fluid Material Standard was revised in 2003 (MS-6902 Change C) for use in the newly developed 6-speed transmissions. Although this fluid is compatible with the previous ATF+, ATF+2, and ATF+3 fluids, the literature indicates that it is NOT compatible with Dexron fluids.