Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) ATF III or +IV ???

[Ghost Rider]

Putting in my new transmission (goerand) sat. Was told by builder I can use either. What's the real difference between ATF3, and +4? If I start with one, can I not change to the other later?

 

[tp0d]

These trannys were built on ATF3, ATF+4 wont hurt, but its usually more expensive, so why pay extra? ATF3 probably is going to be very hard to find also, as all the new stuff runs +4... You can mix them, no problem. Just dont mix atf3 and dextron without an additive. .

Just dont use straight Dextron, but you can fill with the cheaper dextron 3, and use a product called LubeGuard in the black (not red) bottle to modify the friction of the fluid. Probably should use 2 bottles on our trannies. . its a bit expensive, but also contains lube enhancers to renew old seals etc. . (which you dont have to worry about methinks)

good luck

-j

 

[Jim Fulmer]

Off on a different path I run Ford fluid in my DTT transmission, it grabbier... . if that is a word.



Nothing wrong with your running ATF3, Dave definately knows what he is talking about!



Jim

 

[Bandit1]

i was told to run dextron 3 with 1 bottle of RED lubguard that i could only find at 1 store in my entire area. i was told atf4 is not what is cracked up to be and it wasnt recommended for my dtt trans

 

[Moparsean]

amsoil atf

I like amsoil synthetic atf. Put a drop or 2 on a metal plate and use a propane torch on the bottom to heat it up. Try this with amsoil and them what ever eles you want. see how much the others smoke up... its a iteresting test. I have NEVER lost a trans with it and anything i use it in..... I use it in mt drag car that runs 10's in the 1/4 as well. It lasts longer too. It stays red. Just a thought. Look on the web and draw your own concusion. It works very well for me.

 

[SSage]

My DTT installer used Dextron III, he said its recommended by DTT???? I've always used ATF +4 in the past.

 

[raychem]

Dextron is all I use unless a customer wants atf 4 by request or a full synthetic.



Richard

 

[MAllen1]

All atf+4 is-is a synthetic blend, or synthetic (depending on who you talk to). You should have no problem going from one to the other, but, i've always believed that when you go to a synthetic, or synthetic blend, that it would be the wiser to stick with it.