When I had the automatic transmission in my VX Holden serviced recently I was told that the Holden recommended original Dexron III transmission fluid was no longer available, that it had been replaced by a lighter form of Dexron III. I was also told that the new fluid had not been in the market sufficiently long to prove Holden suitability, and because of this, and on recommendation, I chose to have the transmission refilled with Dexron XI, which I was told was a better quality lubricant. Would you please confirm that Dexron XI is indeed suitable for the VX transmission?
From what we’ve been told there is no such thing as Dexron XI, so we’re not sure what oil has been used in your car. Dexron III is available and that’s the recommended oil, and Andrew at AW Automatics has told us that it’s still the oil to use.
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