You blew right past the "above" they were refereing to;
"NOTE: This bulletin applies to all transmissions manufactured by Chrysler
except for 1999 and earlier minivans with the 41TE/AE transmission, This
Service Bulletin DOES NOT apply to all AW-4 transmissions, Sprinter
transmissions, Crossfire transmissions and WG bodies equipped with a W5J400 or
NAG1 transmission "
It's only the mini vans and the cars that don't have mopar trannies.
Dave Clement
99 SLT+ CC 4x4
In article <Pine.LNX.4.64.0603231537490.30798@kota.mmoliver.org>,
moliver@mmoliver.org ("Miles D. Oliver") writes:
>
>
>
> This is a very confusing page.
>
> 1989 - 2004 (AN) Dakota
> 1998 - 2003 (DN) Durango
>
> A new transmission fluid (ATF+4 - Type 9602) has been developed and is
> being used as factory fill for all vehicles with Chrysler automatic
> transmissions.It is recommended that all vehicles with Chrysler automatic
> transmissions EXCEPT FOR THOSE LISTED ABOVE be serviced with ATF+4.
>
> Both of my vehicles are listed, and if I read this right.
>
> "EXCEPT FOR THOSE LISTED ABOVE be serviced with ATF+4"
>
> Means that since my vehicles are listed that ATF+4 shouldn't apply.
>
> But then later this informaion states something that contradicts above.
>
> NOTE: ATF+4 must always be used in vehicles that were originally filled
> with ATF+4.
>
> According to my manual, and everything I was led to believe and that my
> vehicles came with ATF+4, so ATF+4 must be used.
>
> Very confusing info. Doesn't make much a lot of sense.
>
> ATF+4 is cheaper than a rebuild.
>
>
> On Thu, 23 Mar 2006, Joe Levy wrote:
>
> >
> > 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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>
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> www.mmoliver.org
>
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