Actually, you can still buy ATF+3. It is tough to find though. If you do a google search you'll find it. There was a recent debate between Hyrashocker and IndyDurango regarding the use of ATF+3 vs ATF+4 recently. You should be able to find it pretty easily in the search function with keyword ATF+3 in this forum.

 

I found the thread. It's quite interesting, actually.
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...intenance.html

 

hey guys lol i should know it was my topic that started the whole damn discussion :P but atf+4 is designed to replace +3... i have yet to see any +3 on any shelves and online all i find is +4

 

As Indy stated, it's all aftermarket now. But it is available if you really want to use it...
http://www.ecrater.com/p/11188169/au...-fluid-atf3-by
http://compare.ebay.com/like/2208036...=sbar&_lwgsi=y

 

Dom,

This link will get you to the DOC topic> http://www.durangoville.com/

Pick the Detroit version. Hope to meet you there.

IndyD

 

The first one is $24.99 + shipping

The second is $12.83 + $13.50 shipping = $26.33


Now, why in the hell would you want to use a fluid that was only made for 30,000 miles before it starts to shear? Not to mention, I can go over to my local (out in the boonies) shop and get Valvoline Fully Synthetic ATF+4 which is a superior fluid and Fully Synthetic for $5.50 a quart. Not to mention Chrysler sent out a TSB about it.


You know what, I'm not going to hash this out again. I put all the backing information in that thread and that is where it will lie. If you wanna spend $50 on a fluid change so be it.

 

Well....ATF+4 it is! Thanks for all the replies. Just want to ensure this vehicle will last me for another 200k miles if im lucky. Wonder if there has been a 1G dingo that has tacked on a million miles yet?

 

hmmm a million miles and still the same engine? and such?

 

I agree with you Hydra. I just wanted to show that it's still available. Your info in addition to the fact that it's so hard to find and that Chrysler doesn't produce it anymore is enough for me.

 

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