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Old 10-02-2008, 10:33 AM
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Default 99 MN6 : Dexron III or Dexron IV?
No problem to use Dexron VI on my 99 C5 Mn6 ?
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Don't...it is thinner than Dexron-III
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No problem, and it can even be mixed with Dexron III.
http://www.zzperformance.com/miscftp/Dexron%20VI.doc
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Dexron VI not for MN6.

http://corvettemechanic.com/forum/c5...smissions.html
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No problem, and it can even be mixed with Dexron III.
http://www.zzperformance.com/miscftp/Dexron%20VI.doc
Only in automatic transmission applications....DO NOT use Dex VI in a manual transmission!!
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I missed the MN6 part - thanx.
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1997 to 2000 C5s use paper blocker rings. Not all synthetic ATFs are compatable. Mobil 1 is not. Amsoil ATF or ATD is. I used Amsoil ATD.
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No problem to use Dexron VI on my 99 C5 Mn6 ?
Stick with a Dexron III fluid.
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damn... GM France told me that the Dexron III isn't available anymore !
They told me : now, it's Dexron VI !
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If your are changing fluid time for Royal Purple
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damn... GM France told me that the Dexron III isn't available anymore !
They told me : now, it's Dexron VI !
Dexron III is available at any auto parts store...Go with Valvoline or another name brand fluid....
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