Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) auto transmission fluid

[snake]

Looking for the best auto transmission fluid for year of truck 95





Thanks, David

 

[fox]

ATF 3 The others -4 and semi-synthetic all made my 95 slip.

This has been covered before so you could do a search if you want reading material. Some even try synthetic motor oil -a quart -. Do what you feel comfortable with.

 

[Cooker]

The truck was designed for use with ATF +3, at least that is what the owners manual says. I would stick with that. ATF +4 is supposed to be backwards compatiable so I would imagine that would be fine also. Some feel you can run the GM Dexron (sp?) without any problems, but I will just continue to use +3.



I've never heard of anyone adding syn. motor oil to the transmission

 

[JBlock]

ATF+4 slips

I tried APF+4 in my 2001 with comp on 1x2 and transmission started to slip in third gear.



I when back to Dexron 3 and slippage disappeared.



I got a real run aound from the Dealer, he claims i was 3 quarts low. It was not leaking but he saw a slight weep on the transmission probe.



I watch out Vancouver Dodge in Washington.

i going to try timberland on Portland oregeon next time.

 

[98rammer]

atf 3 is only really needed in like 2 of chrysler's tranmissions, it's just badging for the rest (supposedly). i picked up a new gasket/filter and the guy gave me the dextron 3 and micron stuff. i was worried about using that, but all is well (see my other post). i haven't tried synthetic yet. .

 

[Dave Remillard]

JBlock

If you want a run around, Timberline Dodge is the place to go. I tried to get some warranty stuff taken care of from them, even though I purchased elsewhere. I was shall we say ****** by the time I left. I wouldn't take anything to them. Your best bet IMHO is to find a good transmission shop, and let them advise you on what a problem might be. Then approuch a dealer if it deals with a warranty issue.

 

[rrausch]

I just changed the fluid in my 95. I used ATF+3, type 7176 from the dealer.

I got an ATS re-build in April and they said the same thing--use ATF+3 only.

 

[Dieselnerd]

It's common practice for racers to add synthetic motor oil to the transmissions. transmission fluid is about 8 to 10 weight oil but not a real high grade. Most use Mobil 1 10W-30. It lubes better than the trans fluid and helps to prevent wear on the overdrive gears, especially if you tow heavy. I am using 3 quarts of Mobil 1 in my transmission. It was recommended by Dave Goerend. I trust his advice and it's given me no problems whatever. Dave said it will make my OD last longer when towing. He built my transmission.

 

[Cooker]

Originally posted by Dieselnerd

It's common practice for racers to add synthetic motor oil to the transmissions. transmission fluid is about 8 to 10 weight oil but not a real high grade. Most use Mobil 1 10W-30. It lubes better than the trans fluid and helps to prevent wear on the overdrive gears, especially if you tow heavy.

I guess I learned something new today Thanks.



I had also heard that +3 is only needed in a few of the Chrysler trannies, but to make things simpler they spec'd it for all of thier trannies.

 

[Reb.B]

Mercon V all the way, and Lube guard with ahomba bean oil if ya really want to make that transmission work right

 

[SlyBones]

Cant believe this thead has been here all day and nobody has mentioned the A word

 

[Timinator]

LOL! I almost did, but thought it might start a war. I've use A for well over 100,000 miles. Works great.

 

[Blakers]

Originally posted by 98rammer

atf 3 is only really needed in like 2 of chrysler's tranmissions, it's just badging for the rest (supposedly). i picked up a new gasket/filter and the guy gave me the dextron 3 and micron stuff. i was worried about using that, but all is well

Dave Goerend told me the same thing. Also about using the 10W-30 synthetic - he told me to use that if I was towing over 20,000 lbs all the time.



Blake

 

[shendren]

is dexron III the same as atf+3 type 7176? thanks. scott.

 

[SRehberg]

Now I'm confused. In the latest issue of TDR, there is a article about D/C saying it's o. k. and recommended, to use the ATF +4 in our trannies, even though ATF +3 is specified. From the posts stating slipping is occuring, no way do I want to go into that.



The Mobil 1 oil has me intrigued though. 3qts. per trans is this the recommended amount; and this was recommended by Dave Goerend? Makes sense, but with the transmission issues I've had in the past, I'm leary. Does the oil affect the seals etc. ?