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What is the best transmission fluid to use?

Started by 1970 FE5 RR, December 29, 2005, 03:10:44 PM

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1970 FE5 RR

December 29, 2005, 03:10:44 PM
This may sound like a rather dumb question but what are your preferences when it comes to Transmission Fluid? ???
I have a 70 Road Runner with an automatic transmission. I had a rather large amount of ATF leak, ( A few bolts were lose around the trans pan.)  I was shopping for some fluid yesterday and was looking for the factory Dextron IIE but only found Dextron III the guy said that the Dextron II E has been switched to Dextron III. 

I was just wondering what is the correct fluid to use on  mopar at this moment and what do you'll use when it comes to your Mopar?

Thank you for your time,
Matt 
1970 Road Runner: 383 H.P
1971 Dodge Charger SE  440 H.P
1974 Charger SE    FOR SALE!

Ghoste

#1
December 29, 2005, 03:53:21 PM
I use Dexron III, but I imagine you will get a variety of answers for this one and all of them will likely be correct.

John_Kunkel

#2
December 29, 2005, 04:29:02 PM
Any version of Dexron is the original factory recommended fluid, the ATF+ fluids will work as will ANY ATF or hydraulic fluid.

Contrary to popular belief you can even mix the various types with no ill effect.
Pardon me but my karma just ran over your dogma.

MOPARHOUND!

#3
December 29, 2005, 06:19:41 PM
"Type F" used in Ford transmissions is a popular choice for the 727 Torqueflite.  I have it in my Charger.
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1970 FE5 RR

#4
December 29, 2005, 09:43:58 PM
I appreciate all of the feedback guys.
Thanks alot! ;D

Matt
1970 Road Runner: 383 H.P
1971 Dodge Charger SE  440 H.P
1974 Charger SE    FOR SALE!

BigBlackDodge

#5
December 29, 2005, 09:56:18 PM
Had my 727 rebuilt a few months back......guy said to use Dextron.

Nice bird BTW!   ;D


BBD

Silver R/T

#6
December 30, 2005, 01:24:40 AM
Use redline synthetic if you can afford it
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AKcharger

#7
June 28, 2023, 07:43:56 PM
Yes post resurrection lol...but in the past almost 20 years have we found anything better thanks just dextron 4? and what about additives?


Thanks!

John_Kunkel

#8
June 29, 2023, 11:44:44 AM

All of the modern fluids are formulated for transmissions with overdrive and lockup converters...simply put, these fluids intentionally cause more slippage than the original Dexron or Type F. Make your choice accordingly.
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AKcharger

#9
June 29, 2023, 07:56:49 PM
Quote from: John_Kunkel on June 29, 2023, 11:44:44 AMAll of the modern fluids are formulated for transmissions with overdrive and lockup converters...simply put, these fluids intentionally cause more slippage than the original Dexron or Type F. Make your choice accordingly.

exactly! so what are my choices??

b5blue

#10
June 30, 2023, 08:34:16 AM
Same as ever...Type F

AKcharger

#11
June 30, 2023, 09:54:35 PM
I've never heard type F. Owners manual and Maintenace manual says Dextron 3 (Now Dextron 4)

So I'm just going to leave it alone,  no leaks, it works...its fine
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