Mad Cat 0 #1 Posted September 1, 2019 I recently picked up a 1968 Charger 12 and want to change the transmission fluid. The previous owner told me to use Type A transmission fluid, but I can’t find that in my local auto store. What is an equivalent replacement fluid? Thanks for your help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,881 #3 Posted September 1, 2019 (edited) Pull the tranny dipstick wipe it on a clean paper towel if it is red the you do need Dexron 3 (DexMerc) Richard types faster Edit: Change the filter and fluid. Filter is Wix 51410 Edited September 1, 2019 by pfrederi 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,096 #4 Posted September 2, 2019 Welcome to the forum. Click on the pictures for more info Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Cat 0 #5 Posted September 2, 2019 Thank you all for the quick replies and documents! This is a big help. Take care. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Ram 14 #6 Posted September 6, 2019 (edited) On 9/1/2019 at 6:42 PM, Mad Cat said: I recently picked up a 1968 Charger 12 and want to change the transmission fluid. The previous owner told me to use Type A transmission fluid, but I can’t find that in my local auto store. What is an equivalent replacement fluid? Thanks for your help. Dexron Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is probably the most common oil found on the parts shelves today. It used to be called Type A transmission oil but as improvements were made to the oil, the name was changed to Dexron. So which one should you use? The answer is easy. Dexron III or Dexron VI can be used wherever Dexron oils were specified. Edited September 6, 2019 by D_Ram TMI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites