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Originally Posted by LubeMaster77
Thats easy - For your Lexus - use Toyota Type T IV ATF fluids.
For Ford model years, use the following spec's fluids:
1949-1960: Type A
1960-1981: Type F
1977-1981: Type CJ
1982-1987: Type H
1988-1992: Mercon
1992-present: Mercon Revised
1997-present: Mercon V
For GM model years, use the following spec's fluids:
1949-1966: Type A
1967-1973: Dexron
1974-1991: Dexron II/IID
1992-1994: Dexron IIE
1995-present: Dexron III
For Chrysler model years, use the following spec's fluids:
Pre 1988: Dexron IID
1988-1997: ATF Plus, ATF +2
1998 - Present: ATF+3
1999 - Present: ATF +4
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Mike, you're a super-smart guy, but I hope you don't really believe that list is gospel. I wish it were as simple as looking at your list, finding your year, and using that fluid. There are so many contradictions and footnotes that have to be considered.
For example, 2004-2007 Saturn V6 VUEs used a Honda V6 and Hondas (horrible) clutch-to-clutch Aisin-type automatic. 2002-2007 Saturn 4 cyl VUEs if they were AWD used a CVT transmission. If I owned, say, a 2007 Saturn VUE (because it has a GM badge right there on the fender), I'd look at your chart and fill it with Dexron III. It would ruin the CVT, quickly. The Honda unit would likely fail too, if it wouldn't anyway.
For example, my 2007 Ford F250 Diesel specifies Mercon SP, and says NOT to use Mercon V. For example my 2005 Lincoln Navigator has a ZF 6spd auto trans, not Ford, and does not use Mercon V.
If it were only that simple.
Check your owner's manual.