Dont tell me to look in the manual or talk to the dealer. I WANT INFORMATION FROM PEOPLE WHOVE WORKED ON THESE CARS! ----- I Imagine Synthetic would be better for the transmission. But you can only drain 60% or so of the fluid & the rest is in the torque converter, so it is ok that it mixed with synthetic. What kind is good?
2007-11-20 07:22:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chrysler
As others have said, you have two choices. AFT+4 in your current transmission, or going back to ATF+4 in the transmission that you will have to buy to replace the one that you put other than ATF+4 in!
2007-11-21 08:16:04 · answer #1 · answered by fire4511 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The only choice is ATF+4, which may be available at a parts store, but I would spend an extra buck and get it at the dealer.
If you use Dexron, you will have a dead transmission in a few months, maybe sooner. Dexron kills Chrysler transmissions. As far as a synthetic goes, the ATF+4 is synthetic. That is why Dexron is no good, and why you should be safe and buy it at the Chrysler/Dodge dealer. Also, mixing won't be an issue, because you're using the same as the factory fill.
If you are having issues right now, I would go for the trans fluid FLUSH, which changes ALL the fluid. Again, I wouldn't have Joe-Blow do it unless he KNOWS Chrysler transmissions and their needs. I took my '99 Cirrus and '01 T&C to the dealer. It cost $300, but I won't do it again for a long time. It was worth the peace of mind, and it just may cure a misbehaving trans, or buy you time.
2007-11-20 09:13:57 · answer #2 · answered by GTCturboII 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
In a way, you answered your own Question--Chrysler set the standard so high for ATF+4 that only a full-synthetic would meet it. Therefore, all ATF+4 is full-synthetic. I do the maintenance on a 1998 Dodge BE2500 4x4 with Cummins 6BTA5.9-180/TorqueFlite 518/New Process 241HD/Spicer 60 front, Spicer 70 rear, and had previously used ATF+3; ATF+4 is a direct replacement for all previous Chrysler ATFs.
Your local Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealership should have ATF+4 available even by the gallon; Valvoline is a satisfactory second source.
2007-11-20 19:56:27 · answer #3 · answered by B. C. Schmerker 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Use ATF+4, nothing else.
One important note, if you are having any issue with the transmission, DO NOT have it flushed thinking it will magically "cure" the transmission! It will effectively speed along it's demise. In fact, don't have it flushed even if there is no problem.
Transmission flushes are snake oil. The manufacturer recommends changing fluid (and filter) at certain intervals. They know that some fluid stays in the convertor, they built the thing, so they know how much will drain out of it. The amount of new fluid will add enough new additives to keep the fluid good until the next recommended fluid change. Flushes are pushed by the repair shops that do them to increase profits.
If a flush was better, the manufacturer would recommend a flush instead of a fluid change.
2007-11-20 15:47:00 · answer #4 · answered by Mark B 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Well printcr, I realize there are a lot of good stuff out there that has pr oven themselves, but you should also know that car manufactures have to stand by there products and some are warranted now for a life time! All auto manufactures use there own lubricants formulated to there specifications. If they don't get it right, warranty claims go up. It's not worth skimping on quality. Chrysler has it's own lubricants and all tho I am bias after working for 23 years on their products, I have found that all high grade multi velocity motor oils work fine in their products. However, when it comes to trans. fluids, I don't mess around. I use what THEY recommend. That way I now I AM using the best available. Their ATF4 for instants has been formulated and re- formulated to the point that it can be used in manual trans. and power steering also.
2007-11-21 01:14:49 · answer #5 · answered by Jackolantern 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You MUST use an "ATF+" type fluid specifically formulated for Chrysler. Any other fluid will ruin the transmission.
2016-05-24 08:34:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only approved transmission fluid to go into any Chrysler product has been atf4,it is not synthetic oil.and chrysler does not aprove of any additives used on their transmissions
2007-11-21 16:22:16 · answer #7 · answered by totolalo@sbcglobal.net 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i would have told you the best to use is atf+4 but you already have 7 perfect answers above me so plz do yourself a favor and listen to them all and only use ATF+4
2007-11-23 14:54:59 · answer #8 · answered by fire_chaser_363 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
atf+4 is the only thing you can put in your trans that will not cause clutch chatter and burn up the torque convertor clutch. it is almost 100% synthetic anyway.
2007-11-21 04:29:25 · answer #9 · answered by sprinkles 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋