Thanks fellas. I've got three older boxes that use the +3: a '98 41TE,
a '94 46RH and an '86 A-525. I guess I'm OK to use what I've got of the
+3 and re-fill with +4 when the time comes. I had a small concern
regarding compatibility and availability which now appears to be a
non-issue.
Tim
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net [mailto:owner-dakota-
>truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Rick Barnes
>Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 11:55 AM
>To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>Subject: RE: DML: RE: Valvoline ATF+4 at Autozone.
>
>
>Atf+4 is better stuff, handles heat much better. If your tranny calls
for
>it, use it or you may well be buying a new tranny
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net [mailto:owner-dakota-
>truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Ray Block
>Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 12:19 PM
>To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>Subject: DML: RE: RE: Valvoline ATF+4 at Autozone.
>
>
>Hey Tim, the latest issue of MOPAR magazine has a big article on ATF+4.
>
>I quote..."While ATF+4 is used in late model vehicles built since 2001,
>there are many applications prior to this date in which ATF+4 can be
used.
>Remember, ATF+4 must always be used in vehicles that were originally
filled
>with ATF+4."
>
>Basically they said ATF+4 is compatible with ATF+, ATF+2 and ATF+3.
>Outside
>of vehicles that came with ATF+4, you can still use the earlier
products
>(if
>you can find them). Mopar just feels the +4 is better.
>
>For instance, my 2000 Grand Cherokee came with ATF+3 and a Mopar Tech
>friend
>told me it would be fine to continue using 3 in it when I changed the
fluid
>and filters. If I wanted to spend the extra $ I could switch to 4.
My
>choice....and I have to say there have been no problems racing or
towing
>with this Jeep with ATF+3. But, that is what it came with.
>
>Just saw another message from you Tim...yes, ATF+4 *was* only available
>from
>the dealer.
>
>Ray
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Pindell, Tim
>>
>> A local Advance Auto had the last of the ATF+3 for $1.50/quart. I
>> bought them all. The +4 in the same store was $4.98/quart! I'm going
to
>> have to look into why the +3 was superseded. Anybody have a linky or
>> two for the whole story?
>>
>> Tim
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