# Transmission Fluid

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid/80863>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** nissan\
**Created:** [August 12, 2013, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid/80863 "2013-08-12T17:20:30Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
**Page:** 1

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**Author:** ![casper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b4bc9f/32.png) [@casper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casper)\
**Post date:** [August 12, 2013, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid/80863/1 "2013-08-12T17:20:30Z")

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I’m getting ready to change the trans filter and fluid on a 97 Nissan Sentra GLE automatic. I called the local dealership to inquire which fluid is used on this particular model. The parts “god” said it uses Dexron II or III. I asked him if i could use Dexron VI as I believe it supercedes all previous Dexron numbers and also it is a synthetic. I’ve used it in my 91 Corolla with no ill effects. He would not give me a straight answer. Can I put the Dex VI in this vehicle?

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**Author:** ![knfenimore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9fc348/32.png) [@knfenimore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knfenimore)\
**Post date:** [August 12, 2013, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid/80863/2 "2013-08-12T17:25:11Z")

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Recommended Fluid Nissan ATF or DEXRON IIE or DEXRON III ATF

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**Author:** ![Big\_Marc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9d8465/32.png) [@Big\_Marc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Big_Marc)\
**Post date:** [August 12, 2013, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid/80863/3 "2013-08-12T18:29:10Z")

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dex6 is for all the new gm stuff at there, dex 3 is still sold today save your $'s

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**Author:** ![keith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/keith/32/5518_2.png) [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\
**Post date:** [August 12, 2013, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid/80863/4 "2013-08-12T18:48:56Z")

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Yes you can if you want to. Dexron VI is compatible with all systems that used Dexron III.

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**Author:** ![missileman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/missileman/32/1366_2.png) [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\
**Post date:** [August 12, 2013, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid/80863/5 "2013-08-12T19:15:50Z")

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It all comes down to price. If Dexron VI is the same price as Dexron III…go for it. If not…I would use Dexron III.