I agree with you, that the tranny with the cooler runs cold for awhile in winter
weather, as I have the same rpm's around 50mph. Simply due to the converter not
locking up.
That doesn't bother me. Its the slap into second and even third that
occasionally happens when this tranny is cold. When i leave in the morning, I
have a slight down hill once I turn out of my driveway. When its cold, I give
it very little gas as I'm just trying to get up to 20mph. as the rpm's build to
approx. 2000 - 2500 (remember she is cold and doesn't want to shift into a
higher gear unless absolutely needed) it shifts into second with a slap.
I don't think that its is a really big deal, but just annoys me a little and I
don't want to damage this tranny! I need it to be there when I put my foot in
it! ;-)
None the less, if anybody does change to the Amsoil, please let me know. I've
only got 14,000 on my truck, so it might be awhile until I change it.
Thanks again!!
Hemikota wrote:
> Mine's a 10/99 and it "says" ATF+3 on the dip stick. My dad's 01 says
> ATF+4.
> Amsoil claims to meet or exceed Chrysler's requirements. Havent used it
> though, if the ATF+4 is syn then im going with that, that way they cant get
> out of it if the tranny craps within the warranty.
> Boog
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Donald Mallett" <mallett@prepaidlegal.com>
> To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
> Sent: Friday, January 18, 2002 9:57 PM
> Subject: Re: DML: Synthetic in the 45rfe Multispeed
>
> > The stock fluid in the 45rfe is synthetic! Here's a link about synthetic
> in
> > the 45rfe, http://geocities.com/maldbnsf/ATF-4.html I would like to know
> > about the Amsoils and the 45rfe tranny. Mine is due for a change.
> >
> >
> > *------------------------------Y2KOTA--------------------------------*
> > Don Mallett
> > Y2K QC 4.7L Auto SLT+
> > http://Geocities.com/maldbnsf/
> > http://www.dakota-truck.net/profiles/dakota/QwkvWz@DAJFf6/profile.htm
> > *--------You have no rights if you don't know you rights...----------*
> > http://www.prepaidlegal.com/info/mallett
> >
> >
> >
> > In article <3C48A02E.91BFE696@rlstark.com> , crininger@rlstark.com (Chris
> > Rininger) wrote:
> >
> > > I keep reading the Amsoil's tranny fluid meets the ATF +4 criteria, but
> > > still don't know if it would require any type of friction modifier.
> > >
> > > Does anybody have some hard evidence as to the stability of this tranny
> > > with the synthetic?
> > >
> > > I know Chrysler trannys are notoriously fickle when it comes to fluid,
> > > but in the ohio winters, it shifts really hard and erratic until it gets
> > > up to temp.
> > >
> > > Thanks for the help
> > >
> > > Chris
> > >
> > > 01 SLT+, 4x4, 4.7 auto, 3.55, HD cooling
> > >
> >
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