1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS
Automatic Transmission Fluid was developed especially for automatic transmissions. It requires additives which are carefully matched with each other, a high viscosity index and a solidification point below -40 ºF/-40ºC.
Friction behavior of Automatic Transmission Fluid in plate-type clutches under very different operating conditions is extremely important. Other important factors are:
2.0 OIL ADDITIVES
Automatic transmissions are designed so that oil additives are not necessary. BMW disapproves the use of any oil additives and cannot accept the liability for any consequential damage which results from using oil additives.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Approved automatic transmission fluids for initial fillings and correcting
fluid levels: Gm transmissions
3.1 GM TRANSMISSIONS
USE OF ANY OTHER OIL WILL CAUSE A NON WARRANTABLE TRANSMISSION FAILURE
*Transmission identification plate can be utilized to determine proper transmission fitted in vehicle
Dexron Fluid Compatibility
Dexron III and Dexron VI are fully compatible. Any transmission tha ...