tranny fluid? - SRT Forums

redneckshen · 06-17-2008, 04:45 PM

going to flush mine in the near future, what is recommended fluid? also is there a dipstick on these tranny's because i couldnt find it the other day at the gas station driving back from myrtle

lyncoo · 06-17-2008, 04:49 PM

no dipstick, stick your finger in the fill hole to check the level. it takes atf+4 with a friction modifier

redneckshen · 06-17-2008, 05:07 PM

how much does it hold?

turbojack · 06-17-2008, 05:59 PM

From the FSM (page 21-97) 2.4 -2.6 quarts. Fluid level should be within 3/16 of the fill hole.

RedSpeedFreak · 06-17-2008, 05:59 PM

2.5 quarts of ATF4.

Believe it or not, I've tried Amsoil and Mopar, but I've had way better luck with Valvoline ATF4 that you can buy in Autozone or Discount auto.

No grinding or rough shifts.

lphooper03 · 06-20-2008, 12:06 PM

If you don't have an LSD you don't need to worry about the friction modifier.

Main_Event · 06-20-2008, 12:22 PM

word on the street is dealers don't sell the friction modifier anymore

maybe you can get another brand? i also herd the friction modifier is not needed

DJFahr11 · 06-20-2008, 12:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Main_Event

word on the street is dealers don't sell the friction modifier anymore

maybe you can get another brand? i also herd the friction modifier is not needed

I just bought 2 bottles of it from my local dealer 2 days ago. FM is called for in LSD trannys b/c of noise and binding issues with the LSD in high temp conditions.

b4christ15 · 06-20-2008, 12:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by RedSpeedFreak

2.5 quarts of ATF4.

Believe it or not, I've tried Amsoil and Mopar, but I've had way better luck with Valvoline ATF4 that you can buy in Autozone or Discount auto.

No grinding or rough shifts.

I used the Valvoline ATF4 that I found at Autozone. It said right on the front of the bottle that it is designed for Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep vehicles so I'm assuming its a direct replacement for the mopar fluid. Also, I didn't bother using the friction modifier and its been fine since. Jay over at N2MB says it is not needed and that it prematurely breaks down the trans fluid. Its been about 12k since the fluid change and it still shifts smoothly.

looking4asrt4 · 06-20-2008, 01:18 PM

reminds me i need to change my fluid!

Main_Event · 06-20-2008, 01:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by b4christ15

I used the Valvoline ATF4 that I found at Autozone. It said right on the front of the bottle that it is designed for Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep vehicles so I'm assuming its a direct replacement for the mopar fluid. Also, I didn't bother using the friction modifier and its been fine since. Jay over at N2MB says it is not needed and that it prematurely breaks down the trans fluid. Its been about 12k since the fluid change and it still shifts smoothly.

thats what i was refering to

and oh, guess i was wrong about dealers still selling it

thuggishtavo · 06-20-2008, 01:52 PM

Royal Purple Tranny Fluid FTMW!!!! Shift gears smooth & crisp!

Main_Event · 06-20-2008, 02:00 PM

^can i find that only online?

cuz every autostore iv been to just have crappy no name brand fluids and im just like [sad face]

redneckshen · 06-20-2008, 07:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by thuggishtavo

Royal Purple Tranny Fluid FTMW!!!! Shift gears smooth & crisp!

yea im leaning towards that at the moment, they sell it pretty much everywhere here. can check their website for dealer locations. i have 05 btw so assuming that it came with lsd?

ptperformance · 06-20-2008, 08:08 PM

Royal Purple and I have never looked back. We do swaps all the time for locals and never ever had a complaint. Do not use the Redline crap, 2 tranny's are toast because of that fluid.