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Michael
03-01-2023, 07:11 AM
All I could find was Dexron VI and it was synthetic. A quick Google search said it was backwards compatible all the way to Dexron III and I assume II since 3 replaced 2. The full synthetic bit had me concerned, but it would also seem that all Dexron VI is synthetic.

So is Dexron VI our go to ATF?

dmcnc
03-01-2023, 07:35 AM
Haven't tasted it yet, but it does smell different. I run a licensed version on my car and I have zero leaks. I have about 30k on it so far and the fluid still looks and smells like new. I do have a trans cooler installed though.

81dmc
03-01-2023, 08:14 AM
I have heard of some seal compatibility issues running dexvi in dexiii transmissions, especially when it gets got.

With how the delorean auto trans already leaks and overheats, it seems like a bad idea to run vi.

iflights
03-01-2023, 08:38 AM
I've been using the Dexron VI for the last several years without any noticeable increase in leakage. Its the ACDelco branded stuff on Amazon. I change all my fluids annually for the most part so cannot speak to any long term usage.

ACDelco GM Original Equipment 10-9243

69453

JBaker4981
03-01-2023, 09:07 AM
So is Dexron VI our go to ATF?

Here is your Baker-Answer bud.... Yep.

This is what I am in running in the new trans: ACDelco 10-9395 Dexron VI (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EKMGG92/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

On an unrelated note - Abolish the ATF

Chris 16409
03-02-2023, 12:31 AM
O'Reilly sells Dexron-III

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/o-reilly-oil/performance/oil--sealers---additives/transmission-fluid/ef29179d83d6/o-reilly-conventional-automatic-transmission-fluid-dexron-iii-h-mercon-1-quart/oro0/d/v/a/1239/automotive-car-1982-delorean-dmc-12?q=transmission+fluid&pos=1

mhanch
03-02-2023, 11:05 AM
I nwas using Synthetic Valvoline Dexron $, but i swapped back to Lucas Dexron III. Seems to feel like it shifts better, but that might just be in my head.