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Dexron VI Fluid Usage - keywords leak seal slip

Subject:Dexron VI Fluid Usage

Models:2006 And Prior GM Cars and Light Duty Trucks
2006 Hummer
2006 And Prior Saturn Vehicles
2006 And Prior Saab 9-7X
Equipped With A Automatic Transmission or Transaxle



The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern:

The use of Dexron VI in place of Dexron III.

Recommendation/Instructions:

Dexron VI can be used in any proportion in past model vehicle equipped with a automatic transmission/transaxle in place of Dexron III i.e. topping off the fluid in the event of a repair or fluid change. Dexron VI is also compatible with any former version of Dexron for use in automatic transmissions/transaxles.

Dexron III must not be used in place of Dexron VI in models that specifically call for the use of Dexron VI, fluid and component life will be compromised.

DO NOT use Dexron VI in place of CVT fluid or in any component that does not specifically call for the use of Dexron III (or any former version of Dexron).

For further information please reference the latest version of tsb 04-07-30-037B.

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.