hey guys , just wondering whats the best filter for a automatic transmissoin. Also what transmission fluid should i use in it, atf 3 or atf 4? or is there a better one? trucks a 1996 dodge ram 1500 laramie, v8,318 5.2ltr magnum

 

Use only ATF +4. Pick up a good quality filter, in a kit that comes with the rubber gasket.

 

Felpro TOS18583 is a really really good rubber gasket, available from Advance. use the online discount codes.

Pro King FK-317 filter/gasket kit from Advance is also good. it's got the rubber gasket that doesn't leak.

but- make sure your pan lip is flat and tap down any dimples the stick up from previous over tightening.

the mopar gasket is very thick and supposed to be reusable. i kept mine but never reused it so i don't know for sure that it won't leak. mine seems a little hard.

 

hey guys , so whats the best engine oil i need ?

 

and also what oil filter should i use as well ?

 

also im going to be changing the spark plugs as well, whats the best one to replace it with ?

 

Stick with copper plugs. Our engines don't really care for the high-dollar, rare-earth plugs.

If you look in the faq/diy section, there are threads for what folks are using in various areas. Lots of good info there.

Since my truck has a pretty healthy appetite for oil, I just use whatever Advance has on sale at the moment.