Re: tranny fluid, where is it?

From: Gary Shook (gary.shook@wcom.com)
Date: Mon Aug 16 1999 - 18:03:25 EDT


I used the valvoline, and have had no problems.. (changed @ 36k mi, 51k now)
I think Quaker State makes one, too...
If you're set on synthetic, it's Redline or Amsoil.... and ALOT of money...
Don't use the Dextron III, it will at least cause a 'shudder' when the TC
locks.

Gary Shook
'98 Ram 1500 QC 4x4 Auto 5.9L

>Well I have been shopping for a tranny fluid to put in after I install the
>ole transgo shift kit. But I'm having a problem finding tranny fluid for
my
>dak. About 90% of the ATF fluid I have seen says that it will work with GM
>and Ford transmissions but says nothing about Chrysler. Thus far I have
only
>found two brands, Pennzoil and Valvoline that say they are recommended for
>Chrysler tranny's(those would be ATF +3, as recommended by the service
>manual). So where the hell is all the tranny fluid? The manual does say
we
>could use Dexron III tranny fluid only if ATF+3 is not available. I really
>don't feel comfortable about putting the "last resort" fluids in my
>transmission. So which one is better, Pennzoil or Valvoline? Or are there
>more out there?
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>Jason
>98 CC SLT+ 4X4 318
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