DEXRON IIE A/T FLUID PREFERRED (GENERAL INFORMATION)

Subject: DEXRON-IIE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/ TRANSAXLE FLUID-GENERAL INFORMATION

Models Affected: 1976-1992 ALL HYDRA-MATIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS/TRANSAXLES

Bulletin Covers:

General Motors has developed a new service fill automatic transmission/ transaxle fluid which is designated DEXRON-IIE. This fluid is the preferred fluid for all HYDRA-MATIC automatic transmission/ transaxles and will eventually replace DEXRON II. DEXRON-IIE is acceptable for use wherever DEXRON II was previously specified. DEXRON II is acceptable for use when DEXRON-IIE is not available. DEXRON-IIE can be used in both electronically and hydraulically controlled transmissions/transaxles.

DEXRON-IIE Advantages:

- Has better anti-foaming characteristics.

- Improved low temperature flow characteristics (low temperature viscosity) and improved high temperature oxidation stability.

- DEXRON-IIE and DEXRON II can be mixed in any ratio. No draining or flushing of system is required.

- DEXRON-IIE is back serviceable to 1949 for all General Motors automatic transmission/transaxles.

- No change in transmission/transaxle calibration or reduction in transmission/transaxle durability will occur as a result of using DEXRON-IIE.

Service Parts Information:

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION ------------ ---------------- 12345881 1 quart container 12345882 1 gallon container 12345883 55 gallon drum

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

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