Local transmission shop said it is best to get from the dealer for this one. Bought the fluid last week at $6 a quart.
specifically if you are talking about automatic transmission fluid -no if you are referring to a manual several instances people have switched around fluids and found better then the factory reccomended....but be careful some fluids are not all compatible across the board certain fluids can destroy yellow metals such as brass which most synchros happen to be made of
A 2002 yukon automatic transmission requires dexron III. GM now offers Dexron VI transmission fluid which is supposed to be better and also backwards compatible with older dexron fluids.
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how do you check transmission fluids
Always use the exact transmission fluid specified by your vehicle manufacturer. Some transmission fluids are backwards compatible and some are not. Use of the incorrect transmission fluid can damage or destroy your transmission.Previous versions of Dexron ( II, III) transmission fluid are not acceptable substitutes for Dexron VI.
It is typically okay to use synthetic ATF to top off a transmission originally filled with conventional ATF, or to replace conventional ATF in a transmission. However, you should always check with the manufacturer of the synthetic ATF you want to use if it is compatible with conventional fluids, and if it meets the requirements for your application.
I have been told that the metal alloy used by Honda in its transmissions is not compatible with other transmission fluids. Perhaps one of the service advisors at your local Honda dealer can be more specific about this.
Most automatic transmission fluids are of red color (when original and unused). This is true for Dexron, Mercon and Type F fluids specifically.
There are now several ATF-Z1 compatible fluids available in auto parts stores, such as Castrol Import, and recently Mobil 1 ATF. These are thinner than DEXRON III, which the transmission perfers, and have the necessary additives. The real deal from the dealer is still the prefered fluid.
NO.
As long as there is no Transmission of bodily fluids, then it is safe.
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