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Tennis_pro · 03-30-2015, 09:34 AM

I have been hearing so many people say not to use Dexron VI but rather Dexron III in manual transmissions, yet it seems that's the only fluid the dealer sells? What is the deal here? I want ot change my transmissoon fluid as well as the differential and I have no idea what I should be using, even after performing a long search.

z3R0fo01 · 03-30-2015, 10:27 AM

I would recommend amsoil. That is what I use. Talk to the rep on here and you can get a good deal if you buy in bulk.

USMUCL · 03-30-2015, 11:06 AM

If you want to know what others on here are using, do a search for Redline D4.

Stingr69 · 03-30-2015, 01:00 PM

The owners manual tells you that you need a specific GM part number and there is no generic equivalent. Dexron VI does not meet the required spec. Your dealer does not care to know this. It is in black and white from GM - look in the glove box.

The GM spec special fluid is actually based on Dexron 3 ATF. Many Camaro owners have had great results with using synthetic Redline D4 or MTL. I have used Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF Dexron 3 formula. This fluid is not marketed for our transmission so it does not say it is compatible on the bottle, but it does work great. I have had it in my M6 transmission for almost 5 years and it has improved the shift feel and works without a hiccup. Any of the above will be an improvement over the factory fill.

-Mark.

Andy-AMSOIL · 03-30-2015, 02:47 PM

We can help if you need

Tennis_pro · 03-30-2015, 03:55 PM

Thanks guys, I actually went to the dealer and they don't use dexron VI, that is for the automatic transmissions. They use something just called "manual transmission fluid". I'm assuming this is dexron III?

LS3 Handler · 04-25-2015, 10:43 PM

Yes from what ive read sense they dont use type III in any of there current auto trannys anymore they changed the name to manual tranny fluid as thats what they use in the tremec manuals.

Dale_K · 04-26-2015, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Tennis_pro

Thanks guys, I actually went to the dealer and they don't use dexron VI, that is for the automatic transmissions. They use something just called "manual transmission fluid". I'm assuming this is dexron III?

That is the correct fluid per GM. I used it on my Corvette a few years back. I don't know if it is better or worse than the other fluids mentioned in the thread but it is the right stuff if you're going to use GM products. When I used in the Corvette it seemed to be very good. I remember cold weather shifting was improved.

03-30-2015, 09:34 AM	#1
Tennis_pro Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 229	Ok I'm oficially confused I have been hearing so many people say not to use Dexron VI but rather Dexron III in manual transmissions, yet it seems that's the only fluid the dealer sells? What is the deal here? I want ot change my transmissoon fluid as well as the differential and I have no idea what I should be using, even after performing a long search.

03-30-2015, 10:27 AM	#2
z3R0fo01 Drives: 2014 1SS RS 1LE tvs2300 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: MD Posts: 420	I would recommend amsoil. That is what I use. Talk to the rep on here and you can get a good deal if you buy in bulk. __________________ SLP TVS 2300 Kooks 1 7/8" Rotofab intake NPP JRE tuned

03-30-2015, 11:06 AM	#3
USMUCL Drives: 2014 Red Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 284	If you want to know what others on here are using, do a search for Redline D4.

03-30-2015, 01:00 PM	#4
Stingr69 '69 Owned Since '79 Drives: '69 Z/28 LeMans Blue w/White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LR AR Posts: 1,847 View My Garage	The owners manual tells you that you need a specific GM part number and there is no generic equivalent. Dexron VI does not meet the required spec. Your dealer does not care to know this. It is in black and white from GM - look in the glove box. The GM spec special fluid is actually based on Dexron 3 ATF. Many Camaro owners have had great results with using synthetic Redline D4 or MTL. I have used Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF Dexron 3 formula. This fluid is not marketed for our transmission so it does not say it is compatible on the bottle, but it does work great. I have had it in my M6 transmission for almost 5 years and it has improved the shift feel and works without a hiccup. Any of the above will be an improvement over the factory fill. -Mark.

03-30-2015, 02:47 PM	#5
Andy-AMSOIL Drives: bicycle Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Digging for oil Posts: 375	We can help if you need

03-30-2015, 03:55 PM	#6
Tennis_pro Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 229	Thanks guys, I actually went to the dealer and they don't use dexron VI, that is for the automatic transmissions. They use something just called "manual transmission fluid". I'm assuming this is dexron III?

04-25-2015, 10:43 PM	#7
LS3 Handler I love the LS3 Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS Manual Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Washington NC Posts: 361	Yes from what ive read sense they dont use type III in any of there current auto trannys anymore they changed the name to manual tranny fluid as thats what they use in the tremec manuals.