Thanks! I am long past the warrenty and the fluid has been changed in the past
with ATF+3. I think you guys have convinced me to get the mopar brand +4 fluid
especially since it's not any more expensive.
Dave Clement
99 SLT+ CC 4x4
In article <000c01c3f664$d51547d0$020aa8c0@system>, fasstdak@hotmail.com
("Bernd D. Ratsch") writes:
>
>
> It's a semi-synthetic with anti-foam, friction modifiers, and cleaning
> additives in it. Want to keep your warranty? Stick with Mopar ATF+4...just
> in case.
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of
> david.clement@verizon.net
> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 12:22 PM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: DML: Mobil 1 ATF+ and Mopar 9602 +4 (was:RedLine MTL in T-case???)
>
>
>
> Mopar has used the designation 7176 for a long time for it's tranny fluid (I
> believe even prior to the + designation). The new ATF+4 is designated as
> 9602. I have heard conflicting stories as to whether this fluid is synthetic
> or not. Does anyone know? It seems if it was just a incremental improvement
> they would have stayed with the 7176 designation.
>
> I am getting ready to change my 99 Dakota's tranny fluid and now that Mobil
> 1 has an ATF+ that is specifically to meet the mopar ATF+3 designation I am
> torn between using that and the 9602 ATF+4 fluid from the dealer. The owners
> manual recomends the +3 fluid but I have seen the TSB that states they
> recomend the +4 now. Which is going to be a better fluid to use Mobil 1 ATF+
> or the mopar 9602
> +4?
>
> I can get either for about $5/qt (my son works at the local dodge dealer and
> can get me the 9602+4). Amsoil and Redline are also in consideration but
> cost much more and are not as readily available.
>
> Dave Clement
> 99 SLT + CC 4x4
>
> In article <rrv6301hnmvg4efsju9nqcdv0b7tkhck24@4ax.com>, dakota@billpitz.com
> (Bill Pitz) writes:
> >
> >
> > On Wed, 18 Feb 2004 08:07:04 -0500, Rich.Wisotzkey@gd-ns.com
> > ("Wisotzkey, Rich") wrote:
> > >Ok, I missed the first couple post on this thread. What is C+?
> > >Thanks,
> >
> > C+ is RedLine's Mopar 7176-spec synthetic ATF.
> >
> > -Bill
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