What type of automatic transmission fluid should I use?

Dexron III/Mercon – This is one of the most common fluids on the market. Most GM and Ford units call for this type of ATF, as well as many imports. If your owners manual recommends any form of Dexron, or any Mercon – other than Mercon V – this is the fluid you want.

What kind of transmission fluid does a 2010 Chevy Tahoe take?

Dexron VI
Lubegard Synthetic Synthetic Transmission Fluid Dexron VI 1 Quart.

What are the three basic types of automatic transmission fluid?

Here’s a guide to the most common types of ATF and what makes them different.

  • Dexron VI (GM) / Mercon V (Ford) / ATF+4 (Chrysler)
  • Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Transmission Fluid.
  • Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Fluid.
  • Type F (Ford)

Does it matter what automatic transmission fluid you use?

Some transmission fluids are very incompatible with different transmission types as they use different additives in the fluids. Your car transmission needs the correct fluid, as specified by your car manufacturer, to run correctly and to the fullest length of life.

What happens if you use the wrong transmission fluid?

Using the wrong fluid can cause poor lubrication, overheating, and possibly transmission failure. A mechanic might not be able to reverse the damage, even by flushing the transmission. Mistakenly adding motor oil or brake fluid can also destroy your transmission.

Are all ATF fluid the same?

Automatic transmission fluids have specific viscosities, friction coefficients, and additives. ATFs are engineered to work with the design of specific automatic transmissions. They are not all the same.

What type of transmission fluid does a 2015 Chevy Tahoe take?

DEXRON®-VI ATF
Valvoline – DEXRON®-VI ATF Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Gallon (Part No. 883572)

What kind of transmission fluid does a 2005 Chevy Tahoe take?

Chevy Tahoe 2005, Professional™ Full Synthetic Dexron™ VI Automatic Transmission Fluid by ACDelco®.

Can I use DEXRON 4 instead 3?

ATF IV and Dexron II are different enough I’d suggest against using it, however all Dexron fluids are backwards compatible, so you could use Dexron III or Dexron VI.

Is it OK to mix synthetic transmission fluid with regular?

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.