Check this out - it's the YSB that references ATF+4.
Note - some vehicles/transmissions are omitted from thechangeover.
http://dodgeram.info/tsb/2004/21-004-04.htm
Joe
Pindell, Tim wrote:
> 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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