I just went through all of this just recently with my multispeed
(45rfe). I'm assuming your's is a '00, because in '01 they went to
ATF+4. According to the Dodge shops I spoke to, ATF+3 is still the
fluid to use if your tranny originally calls for it and all you're doing
is changeing the filters(there's 2 filters in the 45rfe) and approx 6
quarts of fluid that comes out with them. ATF+4 is a synthetic fluid
that is used in most Chrysler trannys from '01 and up. The idea is to
lower tranny temp and extend service intervals. If your tranny calls
for ATF+4, then stick with that. You can use ATF+4 in a tranny that
calls for ATF+3, but unless you're getting the full flush service, where
they completely flush all of the approx. 14 quarts of fluid from the
tranny and converter, then you're wasting your money and will get no
added benefit.
I finally just changed my fluid and filters on my '00 Quad Cab with 38K
miles just the other day. I tow a car trailer with it alot and figured
it would look pretty dirty. You know, the tranny and fluid were
absolutlely clean!! Very minimal filings on the magnet. I guess
there's an advantage to not having bands in the transmission.
Al
Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2002 22:25:16 -0400
From: "T Simmons" <trsimmons7@alltel.net>
Subject: DML: ATF +3
Alright guys...
It is well and good past time to change the filter and fluid in my
'multispeed' automatic. I have read that I need to use ATF +3. Is this
still
a good choice and how much should I expect to lose when I change the
filter??
Travis
Y2K Dak ext. cab 4.7 L
72 Dodge Charger 440 CID, Edlebrock Torker II Intake, 870 cfm Street
Avenger
Carb., MSD Distributor, MSD 6AL Ignition, Holley Hooker Headers, A
Competition Cam's solid lifter cam, dual valve springs, Milodon 8 qt.
pan
with windage tray and of course a Sony MP3 player for the tunes
Y2K Honda Shadow motorcycle
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