xantia atf

tj · Unread post by tj » 08 Sep 2005, 08:02

I am getting really confused about the type of ATF to be used in my xantia estate (97). I read from numerous forum that xantia have ZFHP14 auto box that should be filled with Dexron II atf and not Dexron III. The owner's manual specify TOTAL 4AT, however when I looked up at TOTAL's web page, it says the TOTAL 4AT is Dexron III compatible atf. My car is currently running on TOTAL 4AT, am I poisoning my auto box?
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madmanbob · Unread post by **madmanbob** » 08 Sep 2005, 13:27

What does the owners handbook say? I would have thought that was the first place to lok.

tj · Unread post by tj » 08 Sep 2005, 14:39

I can confirm the owner's manual specify TOTAL 4AT.
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dnsey · Unread post by **dnsey** » 08 Sep 2005, 21:45

The fact that 4AT is compatible with Dexron III doesn't necessarily mean that Dexron can be substituted for 4AT. Clearly 4AT is the correct stuff, so I'd use it if I were you.
If till in doubt, why not contact Total - I'm sure that their tech people will be able to advise you.

Clogzz · Unread post by **Clogzz** » 09 Sep 2005, 17:34

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TOTAL 4AT is Dexron III compatible atf. My car is currently running on TOTAL 4AT, am I poisoning my auto box? <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote">
Might be best to use what it said at time of manufacture, probably Dexron II.
See following 4-page story: http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25121