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Old 02-05-2016, 11:11 AM
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Exactly Correct Moparite
same as Ford FX type F only good now for some FORD power steering like Panthers (Crown Vic- Town Car)
THE ATF+4 is a better lube for the thrust washers in the OD but the big issue is tearing up converter clutches with non ATF4+ fluids
First they chatter then the lining comes off and plugs your cooler and lube then the OD goes really bad really fast
I was a Chrysler service manager back in the early 70's and still tight with a few
what I said above is GOSPEL.
Best thing to do is upgrade the 5/16 or 3/8 lines to diesel size 1/2 with big fittings
If trans is apart retap for larger and drill the case- tailshaft
the big tranny cooler with 1/2 in and out
especially with high stall converter or towing
 
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Old 02-05-2016, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Billkerr74
Could u tell me the best brand to use?
A good name brand synthetic
 
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Old 02-05-2016, 01:41 PM
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Anyone have a source for 5 gallon pails for Dodge modern E transmissions?

I saw on Amazon a 5 gallon pail of Cam 2 synthetic for around $100, anyone ever ran this?
 
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AS said above
If it's atf-4+ just buy the cheapest you can find it has to be synthetic with the proper additives
watch for weasel words like "replaces" or "compatible with"
 
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Old 02-11-2016, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by jkeaton
Who told you that? Really good stuff for what? At any rate, stick with ATF+4.
Thanks alot for the advise! Could u tell me also what woul b a good temp thermostat to put in my dodge?
 
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Old 02-11-2016, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Billkerr74
Thanks alot for the advise! Could u tell me also what woul b a good temp thermostat to put in my dodge?
Nothing wrong with OEM.
 
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Old 02-11-2016, 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by jkeaton
Nothing wrong with OEM.
K thanks I saw 2 diff temp thermostats when i was lookin them up
 
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Old 02-12-2016, 09:35 AM
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Stock is 195, if your truck is basically stock, stick with the stock temp.
 
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Old 02-13-2016, 09:20 PM
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i use valvoline atf+4 only. If your in there do a band adjustment. Dont forget the throttle cable adjustment. Search my user for post and you will find it.

I changed my thermostat in my stock 360 to the cooler temp range and i used more fuel because the engine ran cooler, but tried to maintain efficiency.
 



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