It's a "Semi-Synthetic" blend. (Noted as Synthetic or "Dino" in last post).
Either way...using Dexron approved fluids inside the Mopar transmissions is
just asking for trouble. Remember, the PCM does check clutch operation.
- Bernd
>
> <bernd@texas.net> wrote in message
> news:200308051346.h75Dkl500965@mail2.aus1.texas.net...
> >
> > The additives, cleaning agents, and fluid itself (Synthetic or "Dino"
> based)
> > are the primary differences - noted in previous post.
> >
> > - Bernd
>
> Ok, I can accept that they're different. However, I'm not totally convinced
> that the new ATF+4 is a synthetic after all. I put in a quick call to my
> friend in the parts dept at my dodge dealer and asked a few questions. He
> read me the back of the label and checked some other misc things for me. He
> found that the fluid itself is NOT synthetic, but instead has synthetic
> additives in it. A not-so-quick Google search also confirmed this to be the
> case.
>
> However, what if you compare apples to apples? Let's compare two known
> non-synthetics here and say that I was running the Chrysler ATF+3 (a non
> synthetic) and decide to dump in the regular trick shift fluid (also a non
> synthetic) and run with that for a while. What would the major differences
> between those be? B&M states that their original trick shift to be
> compatible with all transmissions. Here's the blurb from the website:
>
> "Trick Shift was originally developed by B&M for racing applications. It has
> become so successful that it's the most popular high performance fluid on
> the street also! Not an additive, this is the best performance ATF
> available! A scientific blend of foam inhibitors, pressure agents and shift
> modifiers that will provide extended transmission life and drastically
> improved shift feel. Trick Shift is the easiest way to measurably improve
> the transmission performance of your vehicle. Trick Shift works with all
> automatic transmissions when a firmer shift is desired. 'Pour in
> Performance' is not just a catchy phrase - it's reality! It can be mixed
> with stock-type transmission fluids, however to attain maximum improvement
> you should use Trick Shift exclusively. Ideal for towing, light trucks and
> RV applications as well as racing"
>
> Why would they state that their product is compatible with all transmissions
> if it wasn't? Wouldn't that be bad business on their part? I would think
> that the countless consumers out there using their product in Chrysler
> transmissions would have revolted by now if it truly was incompatible.
> However, I have been unable to find a chemical comparison of these two
> products as yet. Without this data I am unable to make a "bulletproof"
> statement about compatibility. I have dispatched an email off to the DC
> Answers website as well as B&M corp. though, and will post the answers that
> I receive when I receive them.
>
> On a side note, I did find that the Amsoil product will work with just about
> any transmission that you come across. A strong statement from a very
> reputable company, and if they can do this without compromising the
> integrity of the other types of fluids there must not be that many
> differences after all.
>
>
> --
> - Josh
> Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L
>
>
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