What is so special about Chrysler transmissions that if you use regular fluid it will be damaged? Why is it so weak that normal fluid would damage it? Did they do it so they can sell replacements? and double the price of the fluid?

Regular transmission fluid = $12-15/gallon
Chrysler Transmission fluid = $31.99/gallon

Thanks alot Chrysler!

 

This has been an issue for years across multiple message boards. People putting in Dextron or Mercon, and finding out it's the wrong fluid, for the wrong machinery.

Other than ATF +4 (Mopar, and nothing but), unless otherwise stated, do not use in your Dodge/Chrysler automatic transmission. I wouldn't even trust the quick lube shops, since their flush machines may have Dextron/Mercon left over from the last flush.

But I do know what you mean. Another engineered way to rip people away from their pocket books.

Would be nice to find out what the cheaper fluid specs are.... Most likely not ATF+4 (full synthetic, extreme high quality made by MOPAR).

Wonder if any are using substitutes (ATF+4) out there on their Dodge/Chrysler trannies, and how they are faring with this move?


Cheers.