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difference between Dextron III and Mercon?

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What is the difference between Dextron III and Mercon ATF ?
 

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Fredo said:
What is the difference between Dextron III and Mercon ATF ?
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From what I understand, they have now pretty much merged. I just had my C6 rebuilt & they put Dextron in.
 
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Can you put Mercon in a trans. that takes dextron III?
 
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Fredo said:
What is the difference between Dextron III and Mercon ATF ?
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If you can find Pennzoil brand ATF, buy it, it meets both the Dexron III and Mercon specs. Mercon V is another story and a different fluid.

BTW, there is no T in Dexron.
 
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