Ordering the right automatic transmission fluid

JOESATURNION2005

MEMBER
2005 SATURN ION
2.2L
4 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
109,000 MILES

I'm getting ready for my first DIY transmission fluid change, when i went to order the fluid from Amazon it told me it does not fit' my make/model. wondering if someone can explain why?

Vin: 1G8AN12F15Z156137
Order Page: https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-10-9240-Professional-Automatic-Transmission/dp/B01EGOR40Y/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=dexron+III+h&qid=1572998100&sr=8-9

I'm pretty sure that's the stuff i want, but Amazon is prompting me a warning. any expert want to comment?

(P.S. they didn't have my exact VIN option in the drop down menu, so i selected AN37, knowing full well mine is a AN12, I'm not sure if that would make a significant difference to the warning prompt)

2 Replies

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
109,755 POSTS

Hi:

I'm not sure why they said it wasn't correct. There is only one automatic transmission for this vehicle. Here are the specs right from Alldata:

2005 Saturn ION L4-2.2L VIN F
4T40-E/4T45-E Automatic Transaxle
Vehicle Maintenance Fluids Fluid - A/T Specifications Fluid Types and Capacities 4T40-

Transmission Fluid. DEXRON III Automatic Transmission Fluid. Look for "Approved for the H-Specification" on the label.

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Simply order Dexron III atf and you shouldn't have any trouble. Also, note that there are some brands that are a multi purpose fluid. As long as it indicates it replaces Dexron III it will be find.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe