The factory fluid is usually yellow in color. Even the factory synthetics. The Dexron 3 is a higher performance, (durability) fluid. The VW 3 speed auto is a simple unit and fluid type is not that critical. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jonathan Farrugia Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 6:45 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: dexron II vs dexron III are there any drawbacks to using dexron III in a vw automatic transmission (1989 Jetta) that specified dexron II in the bentley? if i remember correctly a few years back when i looked for dexron II it wasn't on any of the parts store shelves. also does anyone know if there is a trans fluid that is yellow. just purchased this car and it has a yellow fluid in it. its coming out tomorrow just curious. jonathan |
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