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Blacksmoke07
02-05-2007, 07:33 AM
I look into the owners manual and it says dexron VI. I looked a couple of places and haven't seen it. Is it hard to find or just looking the wrong places.

nosliw
02-05-2007, 11:10 AM
are you just looking for some so you can replace what was lost during a filter change? what i do is buy a quart of amsoil synthetic ATF and fill the filter with that before i screw it on.

don't know about Dex6, maybe one of those things you can only find at the dealer.

Blacksmoke07
02-05-2007, 05:23 PM
Will that hurt mixing it up like that? Also does alot of fluid come out when you change it?

MPL-tk
02-05-2007, 05:28 PM
Dexron 6 was just released by GM a couple of months ago. If you want specifics do a search, I'm sure there is more info here. It is basically better fluid.

btfarm
02-05-2007, 08:16 PM
For the small amount you need to fill the filter, Dex III mixes fine. I believe somebody said the other day that Autozone is now carrying Dex VI.

BIGR
02-05-2007, 08:30 PM
Only place I have found DEX VI so far is at the dealer...:eek:

nosliw
02-05-2007, 09:49 PM
not a problem mixing in a little allison-approved synthetic when you can. not that i can think of

JMJNet
02-05-2007, 10:22 PM
Just FYI, I read today that the Amsoil ATF is a recommended replacement for Dex VI. https://www.amsoil.com/articles.aspx titled "AMSOIL Synthetic ATF Recommended for Latest Manufacturer Specifications"

ZL-1
02-06-2007, 01:31 AM
I look into the owners manual and it says dexron VI. I looked a couple of places and haven't seen it. Is it hard to find or just looking the wrong places.
Try the GM dealers...

haulin-rv
02-07-2007, 12:46 PM
I used dex 6 on my first few spin on filter changes then switched to transynd. Now that transynd has jumped in price I am running amsoil. Why wait, switch to a better fluid like transynd or amsoil now. You allison will thank you later. Plus the synthetics are not that much more money than what the stealer charges for dex 6.

Blacksmoke07
02-07-2007, 07:15 PM
Well where is everybody getting there amsoil at?

XLTRod
02-07-2007, 07:58 PM
I just got my shipment of AMSOIL in the yard today. I have a case of atf qt's,I wanted to get more to do a trany oil and filter change. (02, lb7) Somehow I ordered torque drive. I dont want to mix them, I have enough to do the whole change with torque drive. Can I do the next change with ATF? Can I even use the torque drive? Thanks in advance. Rod:o:

haulin-rv
02-07-2007, 08:16 PM
I just got my shipment of AMSOIL in the yard today. I have a case of atf qt's,I wanted to get more to do a trany oil and filter change. (02, lb7) Somehow I ordered torque drive. I dont want to mix them, I have enough to do the whole change with torque drive. Can I do the next change with ATF? Can I even use the torque drive? Thanks in advance. Rod:o:

Torque drive is what is best for the Allison.

BigBadAllis
02-07-2007, 11:41 PM
GM dealer has it but usually only in gallon containers. Can add a little dex III if necessary. Mobil has a Dex VI product available too.

XLTRod
02-08-2007, 04:27 PM
Thanks for the info, Will be dumping all fluids soon.