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02kota
Dodge Dakota
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12/08/2004
22:25:20
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 Subject: Amsoil? & Trans?
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I own a 2002 dakota 4.7L sorry, no mods, but I do run only Mobil 1 oil, because of all the iol problems I have read about. I now have 45000 on my truck and its about time for my next trans service. I have been using ATF +4 because that's all I can use per Dodge. I decided I wanted to use a better product and try the Amsoil trans fluid. With almost 45000 is it safe to switch? Also when dodge does service the trans do they ussually replace the filter and adjust the bands or is that extra?
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ammco
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12/08/2004
22:56:15
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no bands,there are two filters. search.
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DSW
Dodge Dakota
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12/09/2004
13:44:08
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Go for it. I had 80K on my 2000 45RFE and switched to Amsoil ATF and the truck's at 140K without any problems. You can get the filters from other places than the dealership, I got mine online for around $25 for both filters instead of $60 from the stealer. No bands as ammco said.
If you go with Amsoil, bite the bullet and get 5 gallons and do a complete flush, It's cheaper in bulk. I think it took about 4 gallons to fill and flush my 45RFE. I also drained my power steering pump and rack, filled with ATF+3, ran for a while, then drained again and filled with Amsoil ATF. I drained the P/S system 2 times because the old P/S fluid was really burned.
They say Amsoil is compatable with ATF+3/4 so you "can" just drop the pan and refill, but then you have 1/2 Amsoil and 1/2 dirty ATF+3/4 in the tranny. I wouldn't do this since you would be comtaminating the Amsoil with the old dirty fluid.
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12/09/2004
17:06:18
|  Amsoil? & Trans? = Amsoil Synthetic Universal ATF
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Yes, it is safe to switch.
To not annoy anyone who has read my many ATF posts before, I suggest that you do a Forum Search for "Amsoil Synthetic Universal ATF" and you will find your answers.
I know many Dodge owners that have noticeable and significant improvements switching to Amsoil Synthetic Universal ATF. They state that the transmission characteristics are better than when it was new.
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AmsoilSponsor
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12/09/2004
17:10:00
| Amsoil? & Trans? = Amsoil Synthetic Universal ATF
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Oh Yes ... Extended Drain Intervals
AMSOIL Synthetic Universal ATF is formulated for extended drain intervals. Transmissions usually operate under severe service conditions. They are subjected to extensive idling, frequent short trips, cold temperature driving, sustained hot weather driving or trailer towing. When conventional transmission fluid is used, it should be changed every 15,000 to 30,000 miles. AMSOIL ATF should be changed at intervals up to three times longer than the recommendations of the vehicle manufacturer.
SERVICE LIFE
AMSOIL ATF has an expected fluid life of three times the automatic transmission manufacturer's recommendations. Drain intervals may be extended indefinitely when fluid analysis is used.
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I am going to quote a Member of this website, BigBlue QC. (He won't mind ... I have exchanged emails with him on a few occassions).
BigBlue QC states:
"I have had perfect luck with AMSOIL ATF in my trans, it has been in the truck for 60000 miles, tested twice, with perfect results each time. Good luck. 14 quarts for a complete flush, another 1-1/2 quarts if you have a 4x4 for the transfer case, which you have to drain and re-fill. You will need a pump for the transfer case to re-fill. If you bought whatever you decide locally why can't you return whatever you don't open??? Having an extra 2 quarts on hand while doing this is not a bad thing as a just in case."
" ... the 14 quarts is with the tranny cooler as I have one also." "... it has been over a year since I changed the transfer case to AMSOIL ATF. I remember filling to the hole level and then buttoning it up. Haven't had any problems with it. I am a preferred customer for AMSOIL (I pay the $20/year to get the wholesale pricing) and I remember it is cheaper to get the bigger jugs of fluid, like 2-1/2 gallons, when you need larger quantities. 2-1/2 gallons is 10 quarts, if you got two of them it should be enough for the trans, transfer case, and power steering. Yes, I have changed the power steering fluid in my truck to AMSOIL ATF also (my year uses ATF+4 as the ps fluid) with no regrets."
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