Re: RE: RE: ATF +3

From: Donald Mallett (mallett@prepaidlegal.com)
Date: Wed Aug 14 2002 - 17:52:27 EDT


In article <000501c243a3$921a1bb0$090aa8c0@homenet.com> , bernd@texas.net
("Bernd D. Ratsch") wrote:

>
>
> TSB#: 21-006-01
>
> NOTE :THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO ALL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CHRYSLER
> AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS EXCEPT 1999 AND EARLIER MINIVANS.
>
> DISCUSSION:
> A new transmission fluid (ATF+4(R) - Type 9602) has been developed and
> is being used as factory fill for all vehicles with Chrysler automatic
> transmissions. Until now, vehicles originally filled with ATF+2 or ATF+3
> were to be serviced with ATF+3. Effective immediately, it is recommended
> that all vehicles with Chrysler automatic transmissions except for 1999
> and earlier minivans be serviced with ATF+4(R). ATF+3 should continue to
> be used for 1999 and earlier minivans because of the potential for
> torque converter shudder during break in. For all other applications the
> ATF+4(R) fluid offers significant benefits as outlined below.
>
> NOTE :ATF+4(R) MUST ALWAYS BE USED IN VEHICLES THAT WERE ORIGINALLY
> FILLED WITH ATF+4(R).
>
> NOTE :SERVICE INTERVALS DO NOT CHANGE. THE SERVICE INTERVAL CURRENTLY IN
> EFFECT FOR A GIVEN VEHICLE SHOULD CONTINUE TO BE FOLLOWED.
>
> NOTE :ATF+4(R) IS COMPATIBLE WITH ATF+3 AND CAN BE USED TO TOP OFF
> VEHICLES THAT CURRENTLY HAVE ATF+2 OR ATF+3. DO NOT USE ATF+2 OR ATF+3
> TO TOP OFF VEHICLES THAT HAVE ATF+4(R) FLUID.
>
> BENEFITS
> ^ Better anti-wear properties
> ^ Improved rust/corrosion prevention
> ^ Controls oxidation
> ^ Eliminates deposits
> ^ Controls friction
> ^ Retains anti-foaming properties
> ^ Superior properties for low temperature operation

Compplete TBS list here... http://www.geocities.com/maldbnsf/ATF-4.html

TSB: #21-006-01
Group: Transmission
Approved: DakApproved
Date: June.29,2001
SUBJECT: Automatic Transmission fluid Usage ATF+4

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