ATF+3 verses ATF+4
#12
02-09-2006, 05:02 PM
RE: ATF+3 verses ATF+4
Ok, ATF+4 must be used in all front drive transmission 2000 and newer, ATF+3 is an older formula the has less anti-foaming additive in it and can only be used in 99 and back front drivers and the 904 rear drive transmission. Mercon V is marketed as a compatable with ATF+4 but I would not suggest using it in anything but rear wheel drive transmissions. And yes the A604 transmission is not a very rugged tranny, without correct care and proper service 100k miles is it's average life span.
#14
02-12-2006, 10:37 PM
Hall Of Fame
#15
02-29-2008, 12:38 AM
RE: ATF+3 verses ATF+4
I must admit the ATF+4 aftermarket oil is a little hardto find but it does exist and I found both Coast & Valvoline at Autozone! If you read the back of thebottle it states "ATF+4 is a Chryslerapproved product, recommended for transmissions requiring Chrysler MS-9602, ATF+, ATF+2, ATF+3, or ATF+4 " The big difference is ATF+4 is a full synthetic, AFT+3 and older are not.
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n71/HD4X4/ATF4.jpg
Chrysler Group Licenses its Transmission Fluid, ATF+4(R), for Retail and Commercial Usage
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In response to marketplace demands and evolving vehicle technology, Chrysler Group has established a licensing program for its advanced synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid, ATF+4(R). This program will allow ATF+4 to be made available at retail outlets and through independent repair facilities for Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge vehicle automatic transmissions, beginning September 1, 2005.
A first in the industry, Chrysler Group chose to work with the Lubrizol Corporation to develop a transmission fluid that sets new standards of performance in the marketplace and provides significant reduction in component wear. This technology also offers superior temperature performance, providing consistent shift quality and exceptional friction modifying properties. The durability of ATF+4 has been successfully proven through more than one million miles of testing in severe environments and an intensive Chrysler Group validation process.
ATF+4 will be implemented through issuance of licenses to major and independent oil companies. Each blender and re-brander involved in the production and sale of ATF+4 will be licensed, facility accredited and periodically market-sampled to ensure consistent quality. Its quality level will be closely monitored by the Center for Quality Assurance, through each step in the fluid's progress from license through commercialization.
"The benefits of licensing our ATF+4 product will allow the millions of Chrysler Group owners with vehicles still on the road to receive transmission fluid that is designed exactly for their vehicle," said Dennis Florkowski, Chrysler Group Senior Specialist/Supervisor - Chrysler Fluids Group. "Using ATF+4 ensures a longer transmission life with regular servicing as described in the vehicle owner's manual."
ATF+4 is approved for use in older transmissions and will be utilized in all future Chrysler Group vehicles. The previous MOPAR ATF+3 formulation will be discontinued and ATF+4 is recommended for all transmissions filled with ATF+3.
Only certified ATF+4 is recommended for service of Chrysler Group vehicles. The use of automatic transmission fluids other than ATF+4, including those claiming to be like ATF+4, could result in lower levels of performance and jeopardize transmission life.
The ATF+4 licensing program will be initiated in North America and subsequently expand worldwide. Program license and administration will be managed by the Center for Quality Assurance, located in Midland, Michigan.
The ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid formulation is exclusive to DaimlerChrysler and ATF+4(R) is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler Corporation.
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n71/HD4X4/ATF4.jpg
Chrysler Group Licenses its Transmission Fluid, ATF+4(R), for Retail and Commercial Usage
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In response to marketplace demands and evolving vehicle technology, Chrysler Group has established a licensing program for its advanced synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid, ATF+4(R). This program will allow ATF+4 to be made available at retail outlets and through independent repair facilities for Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge vehicle automatic transmissions, beginning September 1, 2005.
A first in the industry, Chrysler Group chose to work with the Lubrizol Corporation to develop a transmission fluid that sets new standards of performance in the marketplace and provides significant reduction in component wear. This technology also offers superior temperature performance, providing consistent shift quality and exceptional friction modifying properties. The durability of ATF+4 has been successfully proven through more than one million miles of testing in severe environments and an intensive Chrysler Group validation process.
ATF+4 will be implemented through issuance of licenses to major and independent oil companies. Each blender and re-brander involved in the production and sale of ATF+4 will be licensed, facility accredited and periodically market-sampled to ensure consistent quality. Its quality level will be closely monitored by the Center for Quality Assurance, through each step in the fluid's progress from license through commercialization.
"The benefits of licensing our ATF+4 product will allow the millions of Chrysler Group owners with vehicles still on the road to receive transmission fluid that is designed exactly for their vehicle," said Dennis Florkowski, Chrysler Group Senior Specialist/Supervisor - Chrysler Fluids Group. "Using ATF+4 ensures a longer transmission life with regular servicing as described in the vehicle owner's manual."
ATF+4 is approved for use in older transmissions and will be utilized in all future Chrysler Group vehicles. The previous MOPAR ATF+3 formulation will be discontinued and ATF+4 is recommended for all transmissions filled with ATF+3.
Only certified ATF+4 is recommended for service of Chrysler Group vehicles. The use of automatic transmission fluids other than ATF+4, including those claiming to be like ATF+4, could result in lower levels of performance and jeopardize transmission life.
The ATF+4 licensing program will be initiated in North America and subsequently expand worldwide. Program license and administration will be managed by the Center for Quality Assurance, located in Midland, Michigan.
The ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid formulation is exclusive to DaimlerChrysler and ATF+4(R) is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler Corporation.
#16
03-03-2008, 10:22 PM
Champion
RE: ATF+3 verses ATF+4
I know some of you will think that I am just saying this because I work at a dealer, But I am saying this out of experience. Never use anything but Mopar ATF+4. I have seen the ones that claim to be substitutes, but I have seen these substitutes cause poor performance. I am not saying that there are not others that will work. But why trust a major components life to using the wrong chemical...Just my 2 cents.....
