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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 03:20 AM
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Anyone use Mobil 1 ATF for our Durango transmissions or must I go to the stealership and get the Mopar approved ATF? I plan on changing out the transmission filter and fluids this weekend.


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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 09:51 AM
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i wouldn't use m1 unless u change and flush all 12qts. out first
 
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 12:48 PM
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So the answer is YES it can be used but you must flush all 12qts??? Anyone else?
 
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 04:31 PM
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I believe that the Chrysler one is also synthetic too.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 05:32 PM
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Does anyone here use Mobil 1 or other synthetics other than the Mopar products for their transmission?


I am assuming MOBIL 1 ATF is fine then but 12qts a guy at the part stores stated 4 qts only?
 
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 05:35 PM
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What is the recommend change interval for trans fluid anyway?
 
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 06:01 PM
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according to the book of all knowing
4qts for drain and refill
9-11 qts for dry fill (depending on model and options)
every 37,500 or 30 months for fluid and filter
 
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 06:25 PM
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ROCK,

So 4qts and replacement filter and I should be fine for a 2K Durango 5.2L 4x2?
 
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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 04:52 AM
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I added Amsoil ATF to my 98 D and has had no problems.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 05:02 AM
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Rock - I plan to change out my oil on a 98 D 4x4 slt 5.9L. How many quarts do I need to fill or replace the old oil??
 
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