JDP

I purchased a Goerend converter for my 93 W350 with a A518 yesterday. I plan to install it next weekend. My question is what type of transmission fluid should I use? Just looking for some opinions. Thanks.

blackfordd

I use Amsoil ATF.

rebel_horseman

When I first saw this link I didn't think it had anything to do with transmission fluids and was ready to post a rant. LOL.

I'll go with AMSOIL simply because it's a reputable company with a good product that works very well.

dott

Amsoil, Product code ATF, for me.

https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/atf.aspx

zack_76401

Whats Amsoils selling point over conventional ATF? NOT trying to start a war, just asking ut of curiosity as I have to do filter and fluid in mine as well.

NJTman

DITTO


Read this:

http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/atf.aspx


It explains it there.

BC847

If you don't beat on the truck and fully plan on never having to go back into the trans for repairs (racing/pulling) then go with a high-mileage fluid, else, the cheapest red ATF4 will do just fine. IMO.

The_Head

JDP

Thanks for all the advice. That's what I'm looking for. I would like to run the amsoil, but I doubt I can afford to spend that much money on ATF. That's quite a bit of money when your looking to purchase 10 quarts. Also, the truck is my daily unit and I do tow often.

The_Head

I am curious to know the change interval on the amsoil ATF and also the maximum temperature it can take.

EDIT: its on their atf page, nevermind.

BC847

I used to run the Amsoil ATF in my trans up till recently. I'd be foolish to think I'm not gonna break something (else ) eventually. That being said, There's no benefit for me to run the Amsoil (or anything comparable).

All ATF4 fluids are termed synthetic.

I just have to change the cheap stuff more often.


Here's some good reading ~ http://www.allpar.com/mopar/transmissions/fluids.html

Apparently, only these brands are approved ATF4:

Advance Auto Parts ATF+4®
Auto Extra ATF+4®
Auto Zone ATF+4®
Carquest ATF+4®
Castrol ATF+4®
Castrol Transmax ATF+4®
Chevron ATF+4®
Citgo Transgard ATF+4®
Coastal ATF+4®
Federated Auto Parts ATF+4®
Great Wall ATF+4®
Havoline ATF+4®
MAG 1 ATF+4®
Mobil ATF+4®
Mobil Super ATF+4®
Mopar ATF+4®
NAPA ATF+4®
Northland ATF+4®
O’Reilly ATF+4®
Parts Master ATF+4®
Parts Plus ATF+4®
Pennzoil ATF+4®
Pennzoil S6 ATF+4®
Petro-Canada ATF+4®
Quaker State ATF+4®
Quaker State S6 ATF+4®
Ravenol ATF+4®
Sinopec ATF+4®
Shell Spirax S6 ATF+4®
Super Tech ATF+4®
Valvoline ATF+4®

archer39

I agree. I don't see no point in running a high dollar ATF.

Onemoparnut

I am pretty sure mine took more than 10 quarts but I did a total rebuild and the trans was dry.

jughead

if one doesnt have a clutch in the converter my opinion is type F for ford. the reason for it in the older fords was they could use one less clutch in each drum. think of the money they saved. torgue converter clutches dont seem to like it though. i have used it in my dodges since the 60s with NO fluid related failures

NE frmhnd

I'm running Dexron3/Mercon. I've never read anything real good about ATF+4. In the owner's manuals I've been through (1996-2000 cloud cars and Neons) they say to change it every 15000 miles, maybe 20,000, if you are using it in "severe service" applications, which includes pretty much anything but coasting across Nebraska on I-80 at a steady 70 MPH on a warm, not hot, day. I think the change interval they suggested for "standard service" duty wasn't much better.