GM is going to start using a new rating of transmission fuid (Dexron VI). Anyone know anything about this fluid?
-------From GM site------------------------
During the first six months of 2005, GM Powertrain will transition from Dexron III Automatic Transmission Fluid to Dexron VI.

Dexron VI offers the longer-life characteristics in the table.

TIP: Dexron III and Dexron VI can be mixed with no problem.

Extended factory fill for life 150K miles for cars
200K miles for trucks
Clutch friction stability Improved 100%
Clutch durability due to fluid Improved 120%
Oil film thickness Increased 20%
Fluid oxidation Improved 100%
Foam / aeration Improved 150%
Shear stability Improved 200%

Hmmm, I was concidering changing to Transynd. I wonder what the differences are between the two fluids ? Should I hold off and wait on changing over to Transynd ?

Thanks

JonnyO, where did you hear about this stuff? Looks promising. I, too was going to go synthetic at about 5k miles, but may change to this when it becomes available.

One more attempt for GM to make you think you dont have to maintian your vehicle.. ?

I wonder if its a synthetic? Havent heard anything on it yet