If it work's no problem, don't break it. The chemical change may be to much
for old seals. Airplane & Mopar
Jim Knox, 91 Dak
Somewhere, Canada
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ray Block" <bpracing@worldnet.att.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 11:18 AM
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 have to look into why the +3 was superseded.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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