I admit to not being an expert on ATF, but I am having trouble understanding how Amsoil can meet so many requirements, i.e., Dextron, Chrysler, Ford, etc. I have been looking into a synthetic to replace the AFT+4 in my daugther's Jeep and can get the Amsoil locally. I am nervous about using it though because reading this forum indicates that the ATF+4 is somewhat different than other ATF's yet the Amsoil is supposed to meet this requirement. Am I better off with the Redline?
Amsoil ATF = Chrysler ATF+4 ???
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Isn't the Redline somewhat of a universal product as well? Certainly not approved.
The bottom line is that yes these fluids are slightly different - but they are not grossly different. A good synthetic base ATF, with synthetic additives can excel over purpose made (read problem fix) ATF's.
The bottom line is that yes these fluids are slightly different - but they are not grossly different. A good synthetic base ATF, with synthetic additives can excel over purpose made (read problem fix) ATF's.
Probably should mention that this is for the transfer case.
I have a number of customers running the Amsoil ATF in DC applications (Jeeps,Caravans,diesel trucks) and it works fine. If the guys are Redline are also recommending their synthetic ATF for this application, I wouldn't have any issues running that either.
Making a multi vehicle ATF isn't all that complicated, in fact I believe Mobil has a petroleum based ATF that also meets these various specs.
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Making a multi vehicle ATF isn't all that complicated, in fact I believe Mobil has a petroleum based ATF that also meets these various specs.
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OK. The owner's manual specifies the ATF+4. Is the Mopar ATF+4 a synthetic?
Would that not then be as good as Amsoil?
[Amsoil ATF = PAO (~%80) + Polyol Ester (~%20)] = Better than Grp III ATF+4.
Check your PM vettenuts.
Check your PM vettenuts.
Went to buy the Amsoil tonight and almost passed out when I got the prices, almost $18 for a quart of 75W140 for the differential and almost $10 for the ATF. I bought the Redline instead and kept the $32 difference for my daughter.
Why didn't you contact a site sponsor? I don't even charge for shipping and you'll have your stuff in two days or so.
Those are ripoff prices. Who was selling above suggested retail?
How much was the Redline?
Those are ripoff prices. Who was selling above suggested retail?
How much was the Redline?
Someone was trying to rip you a new one.
The Redline should be good.
Yeah, if you'd given me Redline as a choice earlier for the transfer case, I would have picked that.
Seriously, since Redline blends their C+ ATF to the exact friction requirements for Chrysler transmissions, I'd be more comfortable using it in a Chrysler tranny than the Amsoil universal. For the transfer case, either one would be fine, IMO.
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If you order from Pablo you get free shipping...
I will note that for future reference.
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