Going for Dexron II. 
P reg Rover 820Si - Dexron or Hondamatic ATF
I know this has been discussed before and I've done a search, however I've struggled to find a conclusive answer.
I've noticed the ATF fluid is below minimum on the Rover. It is due for a LONG drive over the next week and a half (France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany) including mountain roads, as such, I'd like it in as good as health as possible.
Don't intend to drain and refill, just top up - which shall I use? I know it is stated if the wrong fluid is used - the gearbox will explode causing death, destruction and likely to precipitate WW3. I would not like that responsibility on my shoulders.
(The difficulty is of course, knowing what is in there already).
I've noticed the ATF fluid is below minimum on the Rover. It is due for a LONG drive over the next week and a half (France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany) including mountain roads, as such, I'd like it in as good as health as possible.
Don't intend to drain and refill, just top up - which shall I use? I know it is stated if the wrong fluid is used - the gearbox will explode causing death, destruction and likely to precipitate WW3. I would not like that responsibility on my shoulders.
(The difficulty is of course, knowing what is in there already).
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I contacted ZF (The gearbox manufacturer) for a definitive answer. They say that we should use Dexron 2 or 3. I used 3 for a complete drain and refill.
That's what every piece of Rover literature I've ever seen says for the ZF box. Hondamatic is a must for the 827, though.Going for Dexron II.
except the later Rover oil spec sheets!That's what every piece of Rover literature I've ever seen says for the ZF box.
(but i'm not gonna go into this descution!)(please see/search any previous threads for sheet numbers)
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