If it is a A/T Powerglide, you can use Dexron or a synthetic such as Mobil 1 ATF. You may not be able to find Dexron, but you can use Dexron II or Dexron III.
Dexron III/Mercon automotive transmission fluid (ATF) is generally recommended as a replacement fluid for automatic transmissions meeting original equipment manufacturers (O.E.M.) performance requirements for current General Motors, Ford, other domestic and imported passenger cars, vans and light trucks where DEXRON II, DEXRON II-E, DEXRON III, AND Ford/MERCON fluids are specified.Dexron VI is a partial synthetic which properties exceed dexron III by 100% in every area. Dexron VI can not be interchanged or repalced with DEXRON II, DEXRON II-E, DEXRON III, DEXRON-III/MERCON.
Use Dexron III or IV ATF. IV is synthetic ATF
A 2002 yukon automatic transmission requires dexron III. GM now offers Dexron VI transmission fluid which is supposed to be better and also backwards compatible with older dexron fluids.
Dexron III is itself an hydraulic fluid. The issue is, not all hydraulic fluids are equal in quality. General Motors recommends replacing the discontinued Dexron III with Dexron VI
It's not red because it might old. Get dexron which is universal meaning it's compatible with other types of dextron (general, semi-synthetic, synthetic).
Motul Dexron III Synthetic. It's made in France. Really good.
Any DEXRON-III synthetic transmission fluid. Some brands seem to work better than others.
Standard Dexron III transmission fluid. You beat me to it. regular off the shelf dexron III
When adding fluids to the car it is important to add the right type of fluids. A 2002 Saturn sc2 uses Dexron-III/Mercon transmission fluid.
Dexron III. You can Dexron, Dexron II, Dexron IIE, Dexron III, and Dexron V as suitable substitutes depending on availability. Lower numbers indicate a shorter lifespan of the fluid before you need to change it. Do no use Dexron IV (aka Manual Transmission Fluid) as this is likely to cause problems.
dexron III or dexron IV can be used