DEXRON 2

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Mon Nov 29, 2010 10:13 pm

I think much of the advice on here could never be considered 'official' but it is 'gold'...

Just need clarifcation - even if it heeds heresay and consensus. Nothing meant by my questioning Jay, it's just that it's probably the only time anyone's actually said it's OK to use DIII on here. Not that you can't be right of course!

Post by **docchevron** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 1:06 am

DIII is bad news in ZF 4HP's, and seriousley bad news in Wilson self changing gear Leyland pnuemocyclic boxes, ZF4 and 5 HP 500/600 boxes hate it aswell.

It's the extra "slipperyness" for want of a better word, that kills them dead.

Way2go · Post by **Way2go** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 4:05 am

Defender110 wrote:I read DII is suposed to be being phased out now replaced by DIII. I've not looked but have heard DII is hard to find on the shelves now?

Dexron VI is also stated to replace Dexron III as an improved and compatable fluid and hence Dexron II.

There was a lot posted on this subject by Alan Smith in the past and he claimed that DIII used instead of Dexron II caused rapid and premature failure based upon practical experience with several BX autoboxes & stripdown analysis.
I believe the reason was put down to not only the type of fluid but the effects of the modified friction enhancers used in the later product.
Not yet seen any reports of Dexron VI being used in the BX but have read that the fluid is superior for transmission use over DIII but not so good for power steering.

JayW · Post by **JayW** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 7:34 am

docchevron wrote:DIII is bad news in ZF 4HP's

What's one of them then?

Post by **Tim Leech** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 9:03 am

Right so millers Dextron II eqivilent should be ok then?

Post by **docchevron** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 1:26 pm

IT's DEXRON Tim, not DEXTRON.
Yes, Millers make very good oils and I've used them for years.

Of course all the best people have proper auto boxes, from the same manufacturer!

Post by **Tim Leech** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 1:31 pm

Haha! even if it fitted I doubt the engine would turn it.

Post by **docchevron** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 1:34 pm

LOL, no, I suspect it would struggle!
Awesome bit of kit though, except when you drop one on your foot. Steel toe caps really didn't help either, just crushed the shoe into my foot and ended up with grinding the shoe off with a 9" cutter!

Post by **Tim Leech** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 2:54 pm

its arrived. Millermatic ATF UN

Performance profile: GM Dexron IID etc etc

This ok?

MULLEY · Post by **MULLEY** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 5:57 pm

DEXTRON, wasn't that one of the Transformers

Post by **docchevron** » Wed Dec 01, 2010 12:58 am

Not used ATF UN before, but I did have a large barrell of Millermatic ATF DII.

Is it RED or goldy brown?
If it's red, go for it.

Post by **Tim Leech** » Wed Dec 01, 2010 9:38 am

Yes its a nice rich red colour.

Post by **mat_fenwick** » Wed Dec 01, 2010 10:37 am

Roverman wrote:Yes its a nice rich red colour.

With aromas of fruit and lots of body?

Post by **Tim Leech** » Wed Dec 01, 2010 10:46 am

mat_fenwick wrote:
Roverman wrote:Yes its a nice rich red colour.
With aromas of fruit and lots of body?

I know you welshies are a strange lot but drinking ATF instead of claret is new one on me.

Post by **docchevron** » Wed Dec 01, 2010 1:10 pm

Actually fresh ATF is quite sweet to taste..
Erm, anyhow, yes, it'll be fine!