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Mar 20, 2011 | 10:51 AM

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atf+3 vs dex 3

whats the difference... some say there is no difference and some say its not even similar... is the atf+3 ok to use in a 4l60e. its what my local auto parts store has on hand thats why im asking...
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Mar 20, 2011 | 10:53 AM

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If you have an oriellys they can get dex6 pretty cheap. Walmart carries it too for 3.79 in my area. Much better stuff then 3

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Mar 20, 2011 | 10:58 AM

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no im in a town with 5000 people. the auto parts stores here blow *****... but i can do wal mart i suppose... thats 40 miles away lol

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Mar 20, 2011 | 12:27 PM

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O wow, yea as to your original question I don't know if they are interchangeable. But I can tell you that you'll get a different answer with every person you ask

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Mar 20, 2011 | 02:40 PM

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a friend of mine has a additive that you can add to dexmerc 3 from walmart..it will be alot cheaper then the TCI stuff.I will ask him what it is.

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Mar 20, 2011 | 02:41 PM

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that has nothing to do with what I asked

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Mar 20, 2011 | 03:45 PM

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I run the Valvoline dex/merc. It meets the dex III standards, and even FLT said run whatever meets the standards.

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Mar 20, 2011 | 06:54 PM

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I run the Valvoline dex/merc. It meets the dex III standards, and even FLT said run whatever meets the standards.

thats what i run is the valvoline dex/merc also

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Mar 20, 2011 | 07:19 PM

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i didnt ask what everyone is running... if people read correct i asked if atf+3 is the same as dex/merc 3

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Mar 20, 2011 | 07:22 PM

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i didnt ask what everyone is running... if people read correct i asked if atf+3 is the same as dex/merc 3

No. It's not the same.

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