Dexron VI Auto Trans Fluid
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Dexron VI Auto Trans Fluid
With the attached info from Bob Fichtner, shouldn't we all go to this ASAP? 
NEW DEXRON VI AUTOMATIC TRANS FLUID During the first six months of 2005, GM Powertrain will transition from Dexron III automatic transmission fluid to Dexron VI.
Dexron VI offers these longer-life characteristics.
Dexron III and Dexron VOI can be mixed with no problem.
EXTENDED FACTORY FILL FOR LIFE 150K miles for cars
200K miles for trucks
CLUTCH FRICTION STABILITY IMPROVED 100%
CLUTCH DURABILITY DUE TO FLUID IMPROVED 120%
OIL FILM THICKNESS IMPROVED 20%
FLUID OXIDATION IMPROVED 100%
FOAM / AERATION IMPROVED 150%
SHEAR STABILITY IMPROVED 200%
Dexron VI Followup As a followup to the Dexron VI article in the February TechLink, here are the current part numbers.88861003 1 quart container DEXRON® -VIGM Vehicle Care
88861037 1 quart container DEXRON® -VIAC Delco
88861004in Canada 1 liter container DEXRON® -VIAC Delco
GM began factory-fill of the new transmission fluid on April 4, starting with the new Hydra-Matic 6L80. DEXRON®-VI will be available at GM authorized dealerships and service centers in Summer 2005.- Thanks to Susan Leach[/I]
NEW DEXRON VI AUTOMATIC TRANS FLUID During the first six months of 2005, GM Powertrain will transition from Dexron III automatic transmission fluid to Dexron VI.
Dexron VI offers these longer-life characteristics.
Dexron III and Dexron VOI can be mixed with no problem.
EXTENDED FACTORY FILL FOR LIFE 150K miles for cars
200K miles for trucks
CLUTCH FRICTION STABILITY IMPROVED 100%
CLUTCH DURABILITY DUE TO FLUID IMPROVED 120%
OIL FILM THICKNESS IMPROVED 20%
FLUID OXIDATION IMPROVED 100%
FOAM / AERATION IMPROVED 150%
SHEAR STABILITY IMPROVED 200%
Dexron VI Followup As a followup to the Dexron VI article in the February TechLink, here are the current part numbers.88861003 1 quart container DEXRON® -VIGM Vehicle Care
88861037 1 quart container DEXRON® -VIAC Delco
88861004in Canada 1 liter container DEXRON® -VIAC Delco
GM began factory-fill of the new transmission fluid on April 4, starting with the new Hydra-Matic 6L80. DEXRON®-VI will be available at GM authorized dealerships and service centers in Summer 2005.- Thanks to Susan Leach[/I]
