I just did a search, and wound up more confused than I was about what fluid to use to top up with.
As the sig says, 1984 300D turbo. I think the consensus is Dexron III, but read conflicting answers.
Owners manual says consult dealer, but the locals are friendly, not overpriced (so far), but to get filters and such for this old of a model, I have to tell THEM the part # so they can order it.
Simply, what should I use?

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1984 300 D runs, interior
1984 300 D light hit in front, RUST, mint/perfect dash, decent interior (see above), parts car
(hate to kill one)
1998 Dodge diesel

Does your doctor ask you what to write on a prescription? When you go to a restaurant, do you bring a recipe for the cook?

Click the Buy Parts link at the top of the page then click on Fastlane. Phil won't ask you for a part number and won't send you the wrong part.

Sixto
87 300D

Dexron III.

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Whoever said there's nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes never had a cheap Jaguar.

83 300D Turbo with manual conversion, early W126 vented front rotors and H4 headlights 400,xxx miles
08 Suzuki GSX-R600 M4 Slip-on 22,xxx miles
88 Jaguar XJS V12 94,xxx miles. Work in progress.

They haven't been around long enough to remember the old models, and as I don't seem likely to buy a new one, they aren't real helpful.

Sixto-

I would like to, but Phil won't ship to me (check address).

Skippy-

Thanx.

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1984 300 D runs, interior
1984 300 D light hit in front, RUST, mint/perfect dash, decent interior (see above), parts car
(hate to kill one)
1998 Dodge diesel

No, but oddly enough, the best Margarita I ever had was one I had to tell the bartender how to make.

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Whoever said there's nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes never had a cheap Jaguar.

83 300D Turbo with manual conversion, early W126 vented front rotors and H4 headlights 400,xxx miles
08 Suzuki GSX-R600 M4 Slip-on 22,xxx miles
88 Jaguar XJS V12 94,xxx miles. Work in progress.

Use a Dexron III

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'83 300DTurbo http://badges.fuelly.com/images/smallsig-us/318559.png

Broadband: more lies faster.

For the filter I see p/n 126 277 02 95

For the gasket I see p/n 126 271 11 80

Sixto
87 300D

Dex III is the correct fluid, but is obsolete. Dex VI is the correct fluid for use in all applications requiring Dex II, III, etc.

Dex VI utilizes more shear-stable basestocks, and is a synthetic blend. It starts off at a slightly lower viscosity, but retains viscosity far better than the older fluids. It really is good stuff, worth the bit more money it costs.

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Current Diesels:
1981 240D (73K)
1982 300CD (169k)
1985 190D (169k)
1991 350SD (113k)
1991 350SD (206k)
1991 300D (228k)
1993 300SD (291k)
1993 300D 2.5T (338k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (442k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (265k)

Past Diesels:
1983 300D (228K)
1985 300D (233K)

You beat me to it.

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1987 300D (230,000 mi on a #14 head-watching the temp gauge and keeping the ghost in the machine)
Raleigh NC - Home of deep fried sushi!