DEXRON IIE A/T FLUID PREFERRED (GENERAL INFORMATION)

SUBJECT: DEXRON-IIE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE FLUID

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 transmissions/transaxles and will eventually replace DEXRON II. DEXRON-IIE is recommended for use wherever DEXRON II was previously specified and is back serviceable to 1949 for all General Motors automatic transmissions/transaxles.

DEXRON-IIE advantages over DEXRON II:

o Improved anti-foaming characteristics.

o Improved low temperature flow characteristics (low temperature viscosity).

o Improved high temperature oxidation stability.

DEXRON-IIE and DEXRON II can be mixed in any ratio and no draining or flushing of system is required. DEXRON II and DEXRON-IIE can be used in both electronically and hydraulically controlled transmissions/transaxles and can be substituted for each other when necessary.

Service Parts Information:

Description P/N ----------------- -------- 1 quart container 12345881 1 gallon container 12345882 55 gallon drum 12345883

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

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