Okay, so here is the situation. My car manual says to use dextron 2 ATF, fine. But I can't find dextron 2 anywhere, and the guy at napa auto parts says that dextron 3 is the new better replacement for dextron 2. Is that true? also what kind of ATF would you guys recommend, castrol, redline? Synthetic? Synthetic blend? I am really confused...help. Thanks

When I replenished my PS pump recently I used Citgo Dexron III. The back label clearly states that it is acceptable wherever Dexron IIE or Dexron II is required.

 

FWIW, in the ATF section of Autozone here I could not find any of those other Dexron types either although there was an ample supply of Ford and Chrysler specced fluids in addition to the Dex. (that is a GM standard, I think). I suspect this question is an academic consideration only with no practical impact, much like the discussion of the various API motor oil classes yesterday.

try this link www.bobistheoilguy.com

 

i have cruised that forum many times in search of oil related questions. its awesome and very informative.

 

its also alot like this board in the sense it requires a mature audience.

 

good luck though

 

Joe

scoobdude, i appreciate the link and am checking it out right now.

 

Thanks for the info guys.