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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 11:42 AM
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I need to drain and refill my transmission fluid on my 4.0L aw4 2000 jeep Cherokee.

I understand everyone says valvoline max life Dex/merc high mileagle.

I have been to over 8 stores that claim they have it, only to find they have valvoline max life full synthetic multi vehicle ATF, Which states on the jug that it is recommended for dex/merc, mercon LV etc.

Is it safe to use instead of the high mileage? Is it the same thing?

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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 12:33 PM
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The Aisin-Warner AW4 requires Dexron/Mercon III only.
The NAPA house brand is good product.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 12:35 PM
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So is that a no go on the multi vehicle atf?
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 12:39 PM
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Correct. Stay original.

I use SuperTech Dextron VI in mine. I'm going through the drain-and-fill procedure on my '92. I also use it in my transfer cases.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 12:43 PM
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I cannot find just Dex/merc or Dex 3
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by SteveMongr
The Aisin-Warner AW4 requires

Dexron III/Mercon only.

The NAPA house brand is good product.
Valvoline DEX/MERC is good as well.

Don't use Dexron VI
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 12:46 PM
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Dextron VI is the greatest thing since sliced bread.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by GooseJeep
I cannot find just Dex/merc or Dex 3
Do you have an Advance Auto Parts near you? Their house brand DEX/MERC will work.

Read the back label on these products. It should state that it conforms to Dexron III/Mercon.

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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Firestorm500
Dextron VI is the greatest thing since sliced bread.
We'll see.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 01:01 PM
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So just to clarify.. this wont work

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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 01:07 PM
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Take it back. We can't be plainer than that.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 01:12 PM
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I bought my dex/merc valvoline from Walmart
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by mitch500
I bought my dex/merc valvoline from Walmart
The blue jug?
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 01:17 PM
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http://www.walmart.com/ip/Valvoline-...Fluid/15125788

Will that do?
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Originally Posted by GooseJeep
Bingo!
Use the same stuff for the transfer case.
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