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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: jane on 06 May 2009, 17:32:08

Title: Dexron II or III?
Post by: jane on 06 May 2009, 17:32:08

can anyone advise me please on the difference between dexron II and dexron III please?
i went to my local store to buy some ATF fluid, i picked up dexron III thinking it was the best to use, but the chap behind the counter advised me on II for my year omega???
i have been reading on here and most people seem to rate dexron III?! so now i am alittle confused?!
jane

Title: Re: Dexron II or III?
Post by: ians on 06 May 2009, 17:33:07

Dex 3 for the tranmission (auto) but Dex 2 for topping up the power steering.

Title: Re: Dexron II or III?
Post by: Jimbob on 06 May 2009, 17:33:52

your best best is register as an oof member on opie oils, and buy there fuchs titan 4000 dex3, 10 litres delivered has just cost me £50

Title: Re: Dexron II or III?
Post by: jane on 06 May 2009, 17:34:31

would the wrong one do any damage or make a difference?
jane

Title: Re: Dexron II or III?
Post by: ians on 06 May 2009, 17:44:07

Don't use the wrong one - it won't cost you any different.

Dex3 in the power steering is alledged to damage the seals,  Dex 2 in the transmission - rather test on your car than mine ;)

I recommend what Jimbob says :y

Title: Re: Dexron II or III?
Post by: jane on 06 May 2009, 17:53:41

ok thanks for the advice! i dont think i'll be doing any experimenting with them lol! the chappie in the shop didnt mention the different uses for II and III......poor show!
jane

Title: Re: Dexron II or III?
Post by: Richard A on 06 May 2009, 17:54:24

As already said:
Dexron 3 (lll) Automatic Gear box fluid.
Dexron 2 (ll) Power Steering fluid.
It is the Law, do not break the Law.

regards
richarda

Title: Re: Dexron II or III?
Post by: tunnie on 06 May 2009, 18:38:20

dexII went in the senator and carlton, always dex III for omega

Title: Re: Dexron II or III?
Post by: HerefordElite on 06 May 2009, 19:14:06

Quote

dexII went in the senator and carlton, always dex III for omega

...automatic transmission


but dexII for power steering!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Dexron II or III?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 May 2009, 19:35:57

reason dII used in later omegas for PS is because after a particular revision of diii that gm started using, the started seeing pas leaks.  as they no longer could (cheaply?) get the older diii, they reverted to dii for pas

Title: Re: Dexron II or III?
Post by: unlucky alf on 06 May 2009, 20:35:30

this confused me a bit first off, as my owners handbook lists dexronII for the original AR25 box fitted, just wondered if this was why some of the AR25`s seemed to be problematic, just as well i fitted the AR35 with dexronIII :y

Title: Re: Dexron II or III?
Post by: Omegatoy on 06 May 2009, 20:46:05

from my vaux contact
dex 11 should only ever be used in power steering never 111 or you will be replacing the pump within 6months of even topping it up with dex111 NEVER MIND FILLING IT!!!

dex 11 or 111 can be used in the autobox with no worries but dex 111 has longer lasting qualities which is why they recomend it now,  :y