Transmission Fluid
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- Initial production transmissions are factory filled with DEXRON III.
- Later production transmissions are factory filled with Texaco ETL-7045 lifetime oil.
When the transition occurs, the fluid type will be noted by a label change on the transmission pan indicating the actual fluid type in the transmission. Transmissions filled with Texaco 7045 Dexron III can be "topped off" with the Texaco ETL- 7045 oil if required after performing the oil level checking procedure with the DIS/MoDiC. Fill capacity is approximately 7 liters (not including torque converter). Approximately 8 liters (including torque converter). See Fig 1 .