Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) transmission fluid question

[Tractorat]

I just had my transmission fluid changed in my 02. Just before filing the receipt, I noticed that they used ATF+3. The manual calls for ATF4. Is this a problem ? Should I take it back and make them change it out ?



Thanks,

TRat

 

[Nate]

I don't see it being the end of the world, though if you paid for it, I'd raise that question.

I just use Dextron/Mercon.

 

[steved]

I don't see it being the end of the world, though if you paid for it, I'd raise that question.

I just use Dextron/Mercon.

I also ran DexronIII/Mercon in my 1999 47RE (it was a ATRA built transmission)... but I also added a bottle of LubeGuard to it at every drain and refill... I drained the fluid in the pan about every 10k (about 6 quarts every other oil change).



steved

 

[keimmmo]

I have been running Dexron in mine for over 100k miles. I change the oil in the pan every 15k miles. I add a pint of 5W-30 full synthetic motor oil with the Dexron every change. No problems.



I don't see that the ATF+3 will cause any problems.



Steve Keim