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Originally Posted by mark82
79 240d, 135000mi, auto;
What type of ATF to use? Mech says not to change to synthetic. Driver manual just says "ATF", Haynes book says "dextron2" and ask dealer.
While we're on the subject, Power Steering fluid also just says "ATF".
Thanks
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This is what I use, and have used for years:
Valvoline Dex/Merc ATF
https://www.amazon.com/Valvoline-Synthetic-Multi-Vehicle-Automatic-Transmission/dp/B007VWRUQC/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1496033020&sr=1-1&keywords=valvoline+dex+merc+gallon
For power steering fluid I use the same. I conferred with several different power steering rebuilders on this issue - they agree to use the same ATF.
For what it's worth, I still use synthetic Valvoline PS Fluid in one of the cars as an experiment.
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