Mobil 1 ATF is great stuff, I run it in my xfer case... but the 4xRH/4xRE
transmissions ('89 would be a 518, right?) WILL at minimum shudder when the
T/C is locking up if you run it... The ATF +3 spec calls for "friction
modifiers" that make the clutch engage smoothly... There was supposedly an
additive out there that you could use to add the "friction modifiers", but I
haven't seen it, and have heard many recommend NOT using it.
Gary Shook
>
>I've been running Mobil1 ATF in my 89 since my last tranny rebuild (damn
>overdrive), The guy at the shop recommended it and I've always used their
>oil with good results. Just my $.02...
>John
>
>>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?
>
>>Jason
>98 CC SLT+ 4X4 318
>
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