ATF Fluid

[cbrew]

Hi all,

I will be dropping the pan on the my 47re tonight to install the Mag-Hytec pan and isspro sending unit,

I have not found much info on proper replacement fluid.

I am looking to use the valveoline ATF+4,

 

any issues with that pick?

Thanks

 

BTW no idea what i am going to find but i have no issues with the trans so i am not expecting to see much

 

Brew

 

 

[Me78569]

I always say the same thing about ATF+4.

 

 

In order to have the label ATF+4 it needs to be what Chrysler specs for ATF +4.  I personally just got with whatever it on sale.  

[mulcher812]

Like Me78569 says unless you want to go to Chrysler and get there version of ATF+4 then any brand of ATF+4 will work just as good as the next. I have been using the new DEXVI (Synthetic) for the last 60k and I don't see any difference in it. Trans temps are the same no slipping or anything weird when towing.

[Me78569]

Does mopar ATF+4 have anything different that they use that they don't allow others to use?

 

Also all ATF +4 is synthetic op so don't get fooled by labels.

[cbrew]

I always say the same thing about ATF+4.

 

 

In order to have the label ATF+4 it needs to be what Chrysler specs for ATF +4.  I personally just got with whatever it on sale.  

 

I figured that, but i hate to ASSUME

 

the store brand is a buck cheaper so i should be fine.

Thanks!

[mulcher812]

I know the Chrysler ATF is a proprietary mix but what the difference is I have no idea.

 

I always use the cheap house brand that's why I'm running the DEX VI now it was the cheapest.

[cbrew]

I know the Chrysler ATF is a proprietary mix but what the difference is I have no idea.

 

I always use the cheap house brand that's why I'm running the DEX VI now it was the cheapest.

 ok Thanks,

 

this is the house brand i will be going with, http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/ORO0/ATF41/N0470.oap?ck=Search_chrysler+atf+3+%26+atf+4_1377569_3743&keyword=chrysler+atf%2B3+%26+atf%2B4

[Me78569]

that's the stuff I run.  

[CTcummins24V]

I'm a big fan of NAPA fluids, aka Ashland/Valvoline. NAPA ATF+4 is $1 or 2 cheaper than actual valvoline.

[CTcummins24V]

Might as well do band adjustment, borg warner solenoid or DNJ extreme, mopar pressure transducer and 3-4 accumulator spring and filter while it's down.

 

http://www.cascadetransmissionparts.com/a61847rh-re.aspx

[cbrew]

the mag hytec that picked up from Genos garage came with the new filter. did not plan on more then that.

the problem is i really have not idea what i have with this truck,

she has a packbrake that was installed by a PO

 

the funny thing is, its works just fine when in park idling on a cold morning, but it will not engage while deceling, which leads me to think there is a missing component like a (ATS co pilot) or something like it.

 

I never took the time to dig in too dig. I would guess there is no way to tell if i had any thing more then a stock tranny is there? (with out tearing it down) 

[CTcummins24V]

Mine doesn't always down shift when decelerating, probably something internal or low stall torque converter. If you have the small dodge solenoid when you drop the pan, it's probably stock.

[cbrew]

ok, i will look around real good, also thinking of pulling the dust shield for the TC and just taking a peak, if its stock then the trans is mostly stock..

[Mopar1973Man]

I suggest you talk to Wild & Free about the trans temp gauge.

[cbrew]

I suggest you talk to Wild & Free about the trans temp gauge.

Whys that?

[Mopar1973Man]

I know the Chrysler ATF is a proprietary mix but what the difference is I have no idea.

 

Here is a tidbit for you...

http://www.allpar.com/mopar/transmissions/fluids.html

[AGPTurbo]

I need to do the same stuff to my 47re. On the fluid, I'm never afraid to use cheap, SAE labeled stuff. Case in point, I had a 91 pontiac grand am when I was younger. I think we got it with 11k on it and sold it with almost 200k. We ran citgo gas station brand oil every 3k miles as my step dad is a bottler, and could take a case a month based on what made an uneven pallet. When the citgo wasn't being bottled, the same oil was put into chrysler/ mopar bottles- and very rarely that would be brought home too. Even more interesting, when they would bottle john deere oil, it was it's own line and could not be used by any other label brands because it carried no SAE certifications- it was essentially junk.

[Mopar1973Man]

Whys that?

 

I remember seeing a long post about trans temp installs and the best place to put them.

[cbrew]

I remember seeing a long post about trans temp installs and the best place to put them.

Ah ok. Thats figured out. the sending unit is going into the mag hytec and the gauge itself is replacing the little pocket in the dash by the radio. Witing is just about done.

[cbrew]

well the surgery is complete,. i have to say, i am very impressed with how clean the trans is, its very likely its not the original trans with ~150k on the clock, way too clean.

I also installed the A pillar pod i picked up from vulcan, not real happy with the lack of mounting tabs. I need to figure that out