Since I'm going to change to a Dexron VI fluid from the Mercon V that I've been using, I had
to do my research first.
Ever wonder where the name Dexron came from, well ......
I wanted to get the Dexron VI standard, but since it's $30 or more, I'm going to bypass that step.
As near I can tell, to meet the standard the fluid will have to be at least a synthetic blend. Some
products say they are Full Synthetic.
You will also notice that many fluids will use in their name "Multi Vehicle", I believe this is a way
to get around paying GM to licenses their products as Dexron VI. It usually means that the price
will be less when the company does not have to pay for the license. See Mobil 1 image below.
You will notice that Mobil 1 Data Sheet says it works for all Dexron specs, except the VI version.
According to Exxon Mobil, Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF is of the following quality level:
Allison C-4
General Motors Dexron IIIH
General Motors Dexron IIIG
General Motors Dexron IIE
General Motors Dexron IID
General Motors Dexron II
General Motors Dexron
Ford Mercon
MAN 339 V1
Volvo 97340
Volvo 97341
Below are the ATF fluids that I was able to get their data sheets for, including a John Deere Hy Gard
hydraulic fluid that some people use because it's much cheaper to purchase. I was MOST INTERESTED
in the parameter called "Flash Point", this may not be the perfect indication for oxidation of the ATF,
but it's best that the companies publish. Another words, the higher the flash point, the higher temp the
fluid can go before you get that BURNT smell.
Also on my list was a Full Synthetic and Valvoline in my opinion was the best. It was a full synthetic and
had a Flash Point above 400°F.
I also got the best price for Valvoline on Summit when purchasing a case of 12, so I bought two cases
at $7.17 per quart, some were over $12/qt.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/vlv-vv370-12
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to do my research first.
Ever wonder where the name Dexron came from, well ......
I wanted to get the Dexron VI standard, but since it's $30 or more, I'm going to bypass that step.
As near I can tell, to meet the standard the fluid will have to be at least a synthetic blend. Some
products say they are Full Synthetic.
You will also notice that many fluids will use in their name "Multi Vehicle", I believe this is a way
to get around paying GM to licenses their products as Dexron VI. It usually means that the price
will be less when the company does not have to pay for the license. See Mobil 1 image below.
You will notice that Mobil 1 Data Sheet says it works for all Dexron specs, except the VI version.
According to Exxon Mobil, Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF is of the following quality level:
Allison C-4
General Motors Dexron IIIH
General Motors Dexron IIIG
General Motors Dexron IIE
General Motors Dexron IID
General Motors Dexron II
General Motors Dexron
Ford Mercon
MAN 339 V1
Volvo 97340
Volvo 97341
Below are the ATF fluids that I was able to get their data sheets for, including a John Deere Hy Gard
hydraulic fluid that some people use because it's much cheaper to purchase. I was MOST INTERESTED
in the parameter called "Flash Point", this may not be the perfect indication for oxidation of the ATF,
but it's best that the companies publish. Another words, the higher the flash point, the higher temp the
fluid can go before you get that BURNT smell.
Also on my list was a Full Synthetic and Valvoline in my opinion was the best. It was a full synthetic and
had a Flash Point above 400°F.
I also got the best price for Valvoline on Summit when purchasing a case of 12, so I bought two cases
at $7.17 per quart, some were over $12/qt.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/vlv-vv370-12
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