Dexron.... Dexron VI

[NYSail]

Hello

Going to change trans fluid today. Manual says use Dexron ATF fluid. I understand that over the years Dexron fluid was improved to the point of Dexron VI. What should I be using in my trans. I have a Yanmar Engine / Kanzaki-Carl Hurth KBW10E Trans.


Thanks all.

 

[Maine Sail]

Hello

Going to change trans fluid today. Manual says use Dexron ATF fluid. I understand that over the years Dexron fluid was improved to the point of Dexron VI. What should I be using in my trans. I have a Yanmar Engine / Kanzaki-Carl Hurth KBW10E Trans.


Thanks all.

If it is a Hurth all you need is an ATF III or equivalent fluid... ZF has a list of compatible fluids on their site. I believe the KBW10 is closest to the HBW10 or ZF10..

Anything labeled as "ATF" should work fine as these usually meet ATF III or better specs. Wal*Mart has it...

 

[Daydreamer]

Dexron VI is a synthetic fluid and in the automotive world can cause slippage if the transmission is not designed for it.

Use Dexron III if the unit calls for Dexron.

 

[Stu Jackson]

1. Use anything labeled Dexron, regardless of #. IV is simply newer, but those transmissions have been working with original Dexron for a loong time.

2. Hurth transmissions will run with ATF, too. Never mix the two.

Just go buy some Dexron XXILVVII.