Read lots of posts on transmission fluid substitutions for Esso LT 71141. Want to do flush and full fluid change at a mechanic I trust who has the equipment. He has numerous Dextron fluids available. My research shows Dextron VI is compatible. Comments?

 

Lifeguard 5 or FEBI ATF are direct replacement.

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I use the correct fluid. I don't need someone accusing me of damaging their gearbox because I used the wrong fluid.
The small claims court judge will likely laugh when you say that all fluids are the same if something happens after the fluid service.

Your gearbox, your choice but when doing the job for someone else's car, you have to be sure of compatibility.

Read the label to make sure the fluid meets the manufacturer specs.

 

it doesn’t really care. any multi vehicle atf works fine

also the febi fluid isn’t approved by ZF in any way shape or form, they are pretty clever with how they market it. the only approved fluid is esso/mobil lt71141 in whatever brand or bottle it comes in.