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Old 05-09-2013, 09:59 AM
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Default Dexron 2 or Dexron 3 in 1976 Corvette?

I am changing ATF in my 1976 Corvette. The operators manual says Dexron II and that I would need 11 us qts or 9.25 imp measure qts.

My question is can I use Dexron III?

How much ATF can i expect to use as i am pulling the ATf pan and filter and not sure how much will remain in the system when i drain it

Thanks in advance
Old 05-09-2013, 01:40 PM
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New Dextron supercedes old Dextron. I doubt you can still purchase Dextron 2 or even 3.

An empty transmission needs 11 quarts.

3 1/2 - 4 quarts for a filter change
Old 05-09-2013, 06:45 PM
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Try to find dex 3 if possible. Dex 6 will work but it is a lot thinner and if you have any current transmission leaks they may leak more with dex 6
Old 05-09-2013, 09:32 PM
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I'm using Dex 6 in my '82 and 04 blazer. The big difference is synthetic, supposedly shifts more positively, and runs cooler.
My '82 had 50+K miles when I changed over, no problem 58K on it now, 38K on the blazer fluid. The stuff doesn't change color. I did have the fluid analyzed for wear every 5K miles for 3 or 4 times on the blazer, don't do it now, did not indicate any wear.
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You can use all the fluids except possibly the synthetics...Performance transmissions shift best with Tye 'F, which is actually Ford fluid and make for hard positive shifts...same stuff for a power steering unit.......just a different color

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