[78w72]

Originally Posted by tjs72lemans

I was in Walmart yesterday and they actually have Valvoline Dex/Merc. On the container it states "not intended for traditional transmissions". I'm confused. I would consider a '72 turbo 400 traditional. Am I missing something?

since most people these days arent considered "old school," traditional might mean modern transmissions. valvoline dex/merc states for pre 2006 GM trans so might just mean what people today consider traditional. could also be manual trans, but you;d think valvoline would know to call them manual, never heard of a manual called traditional.

i just looked at current valvoline dex/merc bottles & at their website & didn't see anything related to "not intended for traditional transmissions" just the pre 2006 GM & other dates for ford etc. heres a link that shows close ups of thh current bottles at walmart.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Valvoline...allon/45514404

[leeklm]

Had to laugh while thinking of a friend who had a ~1990 chevy pickup back in the day, and was convinced that the recommended ATF was too thin for the transfer case. He used 80/90 gear lube and of course was then rebuilding the case a few months later. He lived in the southern US so it probably lasted longer than it would have durning the MN winter months!

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[tjs72lemans]

The wording was actually on the back of the gallon jug. It also states for auto so can't see why someone would intend to buy for a manual tranny. But, as long as some are using this with no issues, I know what I need.

[78w72]

Originally Posted by tjs72lemans

The wording was actually on the back of the gallon jug. It also states for auto so can't see why someone would intend to buy for a manual tranny. But, as long as some are using this with no issues, I know what I need.

maybe they changed bottles or label info? this is the back of a walmart gallon jug n the link i posted.

[SRR]

DEX I--DEX II--DEX III--MERCON.

The Allison when in tow-haul mode has the convertor locked 2nd gear and up. There also a deep pan option:

https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Allis...7838720&sr=8-7

When I had my 2004 Duramax I upgraded to this and it went from a 7 quart drain to a 12 quart drain. The gasket is reusable.

[OCMDGTO]

ATI Super F 20 weight, recommended by my trans builder