I agree, service the Trans every 30,000 miles, and the trans will last a
long time,if you dont abuse it.
----- Original Message -----
From: Al & Jeanna Figols <ALJF@mhonline.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2002 4:14 AM
Subject: DML: RE: 45RFE questions?
>
> I believe the difference in the maintenance schedule for the 45RFE
> between '00 and '01 is due to the type of fluid used. In '00 the 45RFE
> came with and calls for ATF+3 and in '01 the 45RFE comes with and calls
> for ATF+4. The ATF+4 fluid can be used in any Chrysler product that
> accepts ATF+3. From what I understand, the new ATF+4 is simply a longer
> life fluid, much like the new GM tranny fluid(Dextron 5?). I've always
> changed my tranny fluid in all my cars every 30K miles regardless of
> what the manual says and that has always seemed to work fine for me.
> Al
>
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