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the dip stick says dexron type 2 which isnt available, the part store says to use the type 3, and the oil lube valvoline shop says to put in their newer type 4. its for a 3.9 89 dakota automatic. whats the difference and what should i use
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In Chrysler transmissions, you must use ONLY ATF+3 or ATF+4 (because those are the only ATF blends available on the market anymore)
ATF+4 is fully synthetic, and will work fine where a previous ATF is recommended.
I'm going to be doing a tranny flush soon, and I will be using ATF+4.
ATF+4 is fully synthetic, and will work fine where a previous ATF is recommended.
I'm going to be doing a tranny flush soon, and I will be using ATF+4.
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As a note: just dropping the pan, replacing the filter, and adding new fluid to "fill" does not change it all.
To change it all out, you will need to drop the pan, change the filter, put the pan back on, add fluid until its "full" (but do not start the motor!), than, disconnect the transmission fluid return line (the fluid is sent to the bottom part of the radiator to be cooled), and aim the end into a bucket, than turn the motor on, shift the tranny into "neutral" and add fluid at the same rate old fluid is being sent out.
In all, it will probably take around 13 quarts to do a filter change and flush.
To change it all out, you will need to drop the pan, change the filter, put the pan back on, add fluid until its "full" (but do not start the motor!), than, disconnect the transmission fluid return line (the fluid is sent to the bottom part of the radiator to be cooled), and aim the end into a bucket, than turn the motor on, shift the tranny into "neutral" and add fluid at the same rate old fluid is being sent out.
In all, it will probably take around 13 quarts to do a filter change and flush.
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i am going to let the valvoline place give it the flush, change the rear end fluid as it looks like i got some water in there, oil and filter change. been thinking i should do something with the transfer case as well, my sport convertible has light miles, 38k, but im thinking that the fluids are probably breaking down with age.
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FYI, the transfer case gets automatic transmission fluid.
Since you said "transfer case," I would recommend getting your front and rear axles serviced all at once. These, of course, just get normal gear oils (such as 80W-90 or 75W-140)
Getting all those fluids (front and rear axles, transmission, transfer case, and engine oil) serviced sounds like a good idea!
While your at it (of, while they are at it), grease the points in the front end. Tie-rods and ball joints will take grease (your lower ball joints may not take grease, however, thats just how some of them are [:'(]. Your pitman arm and idler arm may also take grease)
Since you said "transfer case," I would recommend getting your front and rear axles serviced all at once. These, of course, just get normal gear oils (such as 80W-90 or 75W-140)
Getting all those fluids (front and rear axles, transmission, transfer case, and engine oil) serviced sounds like a good idea!
While your at it (of, while they are at it), grease the points in the front end. Tie-rods and ball joints will take grease (your lower ball joints may not take grease, however, thats just how some of them are [:'(]. Your pitman arm and idler arm may also take grease)