DDCxj said:What tranny do you have? If its the AW4, then the ATF+3 is the correct fluid.
Dean
Sarge said:Been using ATF+3 since I got the XJ about 7 years ago. No problems what so ever. 1993 2WD auto.
Sarge
ZmOz said:I guarantee yours won't last as long as all the ones full of Dextron. WHY would you use it? It cost more and it's not what your tranny is designed for. If Dextron III was discontinued that would be one thing, but it's not. The AW4, being as strong as it is, would probably be ok for a little while if you filled it up with WD-40. But again...it wouldn't last nearly as long as if it was filled up with Dex III.
Heinz said:I called dealership and they said ATF+3 is for newer trannys, went back to Autozone, got replacement Dex 3, and today when I bring back ATF+3 in drain pan, they ARE going to refund the difference, basicaly they get back the ATF+3 that was in tranny for 50 miles, give me same amount Dex 3 for Dex 3 price. Drained both tranny and xfer case last pm. I am thinking that SOME dealerships and parts stores are saying ATF+3 is upgrade to Dex 3? Thanks all, Heinz
ZmOz said:Heinz - you aren't getting any money back. It's your own mistake. You should have looked in your owners manual/repair manual or at the very least asked here what kind of fluid to use.
techno1154 said:I had a '94 Intrepid. A service shop used Dexron in the transmission. It ran like crap especially after a few miles in the city. The tranny would go to what is refered as limp mode, ie: it would go to second gear and stay there. I took the Intrepid to the dealer who replaced the fluid with ATF+3. 100,000 miles later I had never had another problem. The XJ is now doing acting similar to the Intrepid in that when it get hot it would stay in what I think is 3rd gear unless I shift it manually. I was at the dealer on Saturday to pick up a thermostat and asked about fluids for the '96 XJ tranny. The parts guy told me all they use is ATF+4. Needless to say $3.50 per quart looks like a bargin the more I look at it. I guess I will do the transfussion this weekend.
My $0.02
2000 XJ FSM said:DESCRIPTION
Mopar (R) Dexron IIE/Mercon is the recommended fluid for the AW-4 automatic transmission.
Dexron II fluid IS NOT recommended. Clutch chatter can result from the use of improper fluid.
Mopar (R) Dexron IIE/Mercon automatic transmission fluid when new is red in color. The ATF is dyed red so it can be identified from other fluids used in the vehicle such as engine oil or antifreeze. The red color is not permanent and is not an indicator of fluid condition. As the vehicle is driven, the ATF will begin to look darker in color and will eventually become brown. This is normal. A dark brown/black fluid accompanied with a burnt odor and/or deterioration in shift quality may indicate fluid deterioration or transmission component failure.