You'll need 2.4-2.6 quarts of Mopar ATF+4 (part# 5013457AA) and 1 bottle of Mopar Limited Slip Additive (part# 4318060AB). The ATF should be $7.15/quart, and the additive should be $7.50. According to the maintenance schedule "B" in the owner's manual, the fluid should be drained and filled every 18,000 miles. If you need any other assistance, let me know.

-ACCLR8N

 

i'll play the bad guy and let you know that i just ordered3 quartsof pennzoil synchromesh fluid for my 1st fluid change. i read where it works great, just as long as you make certain to not add any friction modifier to it like you would for the atf+4. will probably change the fluid tomorrow.

 

Just changed my tranny fluid yesterday, dealership friction modifier( they had 18 bottles on hand) and told them 7.50 was too much and that the other dealership 10 miles away was 6.08, so they gave it to me for that. The atf+4 was 4.42 at wal mart( trust me I hated being there and buying stuff from walmart but....capatilism at its best). She took 2.5 Qts and the fiction modifier. If they look in the computer the friciton modifier will show up and show that it is required.

 

so is there anywhere else i can buy this friction modifier? whats the brand or name of this modifier? will any friction modifier work? the bottle of atf+4 i have says it has a friction modifier in it already thats not enough?

 

the brand name is mopar. never seen any other brand of it on the market. if you want to use a different fluid go for it, but don't do it just because your dealership is stupid.

 

i traded my pennzoil synchromesh fluid in on 1 of these:




and 3 of these:

 

Or you can use redline oils C+ATF with no additives like this;

C+ ATF Satisfies the performance requirements of Chrysler Types 7176 and ATF+4 (Type 9602), while providing 30% greater operating viscosity, 1/3 the evaporation of petroleum ATFs, and improved oxidation and sludge protection. Red Line C+ ATF provides the exact frictional characteristics required in the Type 7176 specification, providing proper shift feel and proper lockup torque converter operation. The use of an improper fluid could cause torque converter shudder or harsh shifting. Red Line C+ ATF also provides the best low-temperature shiftability in automatic transmissions allowing proper shifting at extremely low temperatures and will flow down to temperatures as low as -60°C. The improved wear protection makes C+ ATF the perfect automatic transmission or transaxle fluid for Chrysler vehicles.

Or you can add Lucas synthetic oil stabilizer to the C+ ATF as I have done also, like this;

Lucas Synthetic Oil StabilizerLight enough for an import - Tough enough for a semi. Use in new equipment which requires synthetic oils or any equipment that needs enhanced performance. Also, can be used to protect new and used Heavy Duty and High Performance transmissions, gear boxes and engines. Controls heat and wear in motorcycles, air-cooled engines and all drive train components. Reduces friction for more power and more MPG.

With excellent results either way. IMO.I love the Redline product, but it aint cheap at over 9 bucks a quart and I still change it yearly.
I get the Redline locally at Lane automotive which is near me. (a lot like JEG's or Summit)The Lucas you can get about anywhere.

Here's Lane;

http://www.laneautomotive.com/index.php

 

a little update for ya, i went to a different dodge dealer today, asked for friction modifier and guess what. the guy went and got me the little 4 oz bottle. so apparently the other dodge dealer is completly retarded like psi chick said :P so now i got my atf+4 and the modifier i should be set to go tomorrow morning to put it all back together

 

I personally am going to switch mine old trans fluid out and put Royal Purple in, I did it with my SXT and noticed a difference in the shifting, alot better, and the company says that you dont need the additive, with their Synchromax.