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Zell · 05-23-2012, 04:07 PM

Power steering can use Dexron VI. You probably can't find Dexron III in stores anymore, that's just what was around at the time. Higher-number Dexron numbers are compatible with lower number ones.

The rule is:

Lower number Dexron components are compatible with higher-number Dexron fluid.
Higher number Dexron components are not compatible with lower-number Dexron fluid.

05-23-2012, 04:07 PM	#3
Zell Wears carbon fiber boxers Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: In a van down by the river Posts: 3,701 My Ride: 330Ci ZHP 6sp View My Garage	Power steering can use Dexron VI. You probably can't find Dexron III in stores anymore, that's just what was around at the time. Higher-number Dexron numbers are compatible with lower number ones. The rule is: Lower number Dexron components are compatible with higher-number Dexron fluid. Higher number Dexron components are not compatible with lower-number Dexron fluid.