Searching for trans fluid for my recently acquired 2004 Ram 1500 base, only 40k on it so I know the fluids original. I see in some places people recommend the Multi Vehicle, while others say only +4. Amazon currently has a sale on the Multi vehicle ($4.44 a q), and was wondering if this would be an approved replacement? The back of the bottle also states its "recommended" for these transmissions. Thanks
Valvoline Multi Vehicle replaces ATF +4?
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I would only use ATF+4 on that transmission.
The amazon one should be fine.
The amazon one should be fine.
The spec. sheet does not indicate it is suitable for ATF+4 use: https://sharena21.springcm.com/Publ...2d889bd3/3fa3136a-09bd-e711-9c12-ac162d889bd1
This is a no brainer. Use the ATF+4.
This is a no brainer. Use the ATF+4.
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Don't use Maxlife where ATF+4 is required.
Instead, consider Redline C+
If you prefer something licensed, Chrysler publishes a list of licensed ATF+4 that includes Walmart brand. I know the site looks fake, but CQA does seem to be a real company
Instead, consider Redline C+
If you prefer something licensed, Chrysler publishes a list of licensed ATF+4 that includes Walmart brand. I know the site looks fake, but CQA does seem to be a real company
I wouldn't hesitate to use a multi fluid from a big name but make sure they at least say ATF+4.
I had no issues running a multi vehicle fluid in my 545RFE.
I had no issues running a multi vehicle fluid in my 545RFE.
Ill stick with the +4, thanks for the input.
I just got finished changing the transmission fluid and filter on my Dodge truck today, 6 qts. Valvoline Full Synthetic +4 out (I measured it) and 6 qts. Valvoline Full Synthetic +4 in!
$5.00 regular price per quart from MENARDS then I get the 11% store credit, can't beat the deal!
$5.00 regular price per quart from MENARDS then I get the 11% store credit, can't beat the deal!
Yup, ATF +4 spec'ed transmissions are one of the only ones that I would use the required fluid in.
Luckily there are some cheaper (cost) fluids out there, including the Supertech fluid.
Luckily there are some cheaper (cost) fluids out there, including the Supertech fluid.
My local supplier has a 5L of the Chrysler fluid on sale. The listing says conventional but the bottle shows synthetic, so Ill stick with that. Less than 5.50 a q so not a bad deal.
I recently ordered some from Amazon, Mopar ATF+4. Pretty cheap. 3ea 1.3gal jugs for about $90
Both my 01 Grand Cherokee and 05 Ram hated anything other than ATF+4
Both my 01 Grand Cherokee and 05 Ram hated anything other than ATF+4
Maxlife is primarily a dexron 6 clone. In this case it'd be best to stick with an atf+4 licensed product which can be found at walmart for pretty cheap or on the other end the redline c+ for about the highest end you can get.
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