Now you have a choice with ATF-4. Here is the TSB form Chrsler that Bernd
was good enough to post a little while back. Note, is full synthetic.
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
Jeff Durling
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kenneth M. Berntsen" <kenneth@berntsen.cc>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2003 12:32 PM
Subject: DML: Synthetic ATF
>
> I was looking to pickup some Synthetic ATF (Mobile 1) yesterday and
> noticed that I could not find any that said they met the ATF+3
> requirements. The only Mobile 1 I found met the Ford/Mercury standard.
> Has any one come across an ATF+3 standard? I'd swear I've heard a few
> of you say you're running synthetic in your transmission. Also, for now
> this is to change the fluid out in my T-Case so does it really matter if
> its ATF+3 or the other.
>
> Thanks
> Kenneth
>
> Kenneth M. Berntsen
> eMail - kenneth@berntsen.cc
>
> 2000 - Dakota Quad-Cab 4x4 5.9
> 1996 - Dakota Sport 4x2 3.9
> 1990 - Dakota 4x2 2.5
>
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