Anyone ever use this fluid for their GM transmission?

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...er=930140_0_0_

It's Castrol (which BMW recommends for engine oil), Dexron VI, and specifically made for "use in GM vehicles". Anyone have any input?

Scan back through recent threads til you find Alex`s (Starless) thread on ATF compatibility.

Originally Posted by Fast Bob

Scan back through recent threads til you find Alex`s (Starless) thread on ATF compatibility.

Bob, I've read his DIY before and the most recent thread about his tranny not liking the fluid; all in all I've done alot of research regarding the transmission fluid changes. But I still don't see a mention of the Castrol Dexron VI.

I think one of the things that confuses me the most is how several people seem to rely on the specific original fluid. I have seen A LOT of mention of the Texaco fluid. But to me, is just doesn't make any sense because the transmission is a GM manufactured transmission. It isn't like the transmission is some ultra rare specially made part; it probably in millions of vehicles of many makes. Any Dexron VI seems like it would work with no problem. Am I wrong? Obviously I don't want to kill my tranny.

Originally Posted by halltristan

Bob, I've read his DIY before and the most recent thread about his tranny not liking the fluid; all in all I've done alot of research regarding the transmission fluid changes. But I still don't see a mention of the Castrol Dexron VI.

I think one of the things that confuses me the most is how several people seem to rely on the specific original fluid. I have seen A LOT of mention of the Texaco fluid. But to me, is just doesn't make any sense because the transmission is a GM manufactured transmission. It isn't like the transmission is some ultra rare specially made part; it probably in millions of vehicles of many makes. Any Dexron VI seems like it would work with no problem. Am I wrong? Obviously I don't want to kill my tranny.

Dexron VI *should* be compatible with all GM-sourced trannies....at least that`s how it is being marketed. IMHO, the problem arises when you do a drain & refill, which leaves probably around 40% of the old (unknown) fluid in the system, and the resulting blend of COFs throws the trans a curve ball. Unfortunately, there`s no easy way around this....it just takes X number of drive cycles and *several* D&Rs until most of the old juice has been refreshed....

Originally Posted by Fast Bob

Dexron VI *should* be compatible with all GM-sourced trannies....at least that`s how it is being marketed. IMHO, the problem arises when you do a drain & refill, which leaves probably around 40% of the old (unknown) fluid in the system, and the resulting blend of COFs throws the trans a curve ball. Unfortunately, there`s no easy way around this....it just takes X number of drive cycles and *several* D&Rs until most of the old juice has been refreshed....

So, based on the "curve ball" would you opt for the original fluid?

Originally Posted by halltristan

So, based on the "curve ball" would you opt for the original fluid?

Therein lies the problem. You can't get the original fluid. BMW has superceded the number and supplies dex VI

I just found this, and I think it explains the confusion regarding correct fluid use:

"Because of the huge number of designs in common use, transmissions often have a specific fluid that they require. For instance, Honda requires a one of two fluids, with different characteristics than the fluid used in Toyota. In fact, even different model Toyota vehicles require different fluids. The same is true of Ford, Chrysler, Mitsubishi, late model GM and most others.

Often after design, a transmission may exhibit a characteristic that is not desirable. When this occurs, design engineers may formulate a fluid to alleviate the undesired effect. The same is true for problems that occur in service. Sometimes fluid is revised and upgraded. With so many fluids on the market it is imperative the correct fluid is installed in your vehicle."

(source: http://www.agcoauto.com/content/news/p2_articleid/45)