Can I use Dextron III?
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Can I use Dextron III?
Tranny dipstick on my 2.8 says, "Use Dextron II ONLY". I have 3 bottles of Dextron III sitting on my shelf in the garage. Is it safe to use? I would think so, but then again, I don't want to blow anything up. I just need to add a little until I have time to change the fluid and replace the gasket on my pan. Thanks!
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Its reccomended that you use Dexron III. When your dipstick was made, Dexron II was "the thing" to use. Since then, Dexron III has superceded Dexron II. I really don't think you can even buy Dexron II anymore.
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Look at your dipstick again. There's no T in Dexron. I think there might be a Dexron IV now.
I think it sounds cooler with the "t". At least I didn't say camEro! :lala: 
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Also, LOOK at the bottle of Dexron III and it should state that it replaces/will work in place of Dexron II....
Every bottle of Dexron III that I have seen states this...
HTH,
Every bottle of Dexron III that I have seen states this...
HTH,
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