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Old Nov 17, 2011 | 10:12 PM
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Default Aw4.....atf or dex/mercon3

im putting a new trans in my due to the lack of speedy transmission ripping me off. ive heard to use atf4 and dex/mercon 3 what you think
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Old Nov 17, 2011 | 10:56 PM
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Dex/mercon (AKA ATFIII) is the correct fluid.
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 12:22 AM
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Moved to OEM Tech.
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 12:22 AM
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Another thread?
HFS!
The search bar is there for a reason.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/tra...8/#post1314462
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 02:02 PM
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I just found out that with a rebuilt aw4 you want to use atf4 well this is what the trans shop told me cause the clutch martial is mad different now but idk that's just what unwashed told could be wrong
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 02:03 PM
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Auto correct was told not unwashed phone does crazy things sometimes
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 05:22 PM
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I'll stick with what the FSM specifies for tranny fluid.
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by FrankZ
I'll stick with what the FSM specifies for tranny fluid.
if you dont mid can you send me the link to the specs??? im just getting advice right now i just paid 2500 to have a trans rebuilt and 15k later its out again and speedy transmission said the place where i got it fixed the first time said it needed to be rebuilt again and they was gonna give me 20% off a total of $140 so i would have had to pay another 2k
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dude... Did you not look at the link I posted?!
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 10:58 PM
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No I use my phone and for some reason it won't upload the link
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 01:08 AM
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Originally Posted by FrankZ
Dex/mercon (AKA ATFIII) is the correct fluid.
ATF III != Dexron.

ATF + series is the Chrysler specification.
Dexron is the old GM spec, used by other outfits.
Mercon is the old ChryCo spec.
Type F is the old Ford spec.

AMC has never produced their own automatic transmission - they tended to use BorgWarner, some GM, and some Chrysler.

The AW4 is a Toyota design, and is spec'd for Dexron II fluid (as evidenced by the "DII" stamped into the head of the drain plug.) Don't bother using ATF +3/+4, because the friction modifiers are all wrong. You're likely to end up with clutch chatter in short order.

The AW4 doesn't seem to like synthetic fluids either, for some odd reason. Reports from the field are mixed and inconsistent.

Use Dexron II/IIE/III/V or Dexron/Mercon fluid - don't use ATF +3/+4, and reports from the field on using "Multi-Spec" fluid is mixed, so it's probably best to avoid it.
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Originally Posted by STEPHEN_XJ_
No I use my phone and for some reason it won't upload the link
I use tapatalk and it works just fine...
Maybe you should try using a computer like a normal person?
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 04:24 PM
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I have a iPhone but i dropped it in water......waiting on a new one
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In other words I have to repost all that crap cause youre too lazy to use a computer?
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 04:59 PM
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calm down cheif didnt ask that i got a computer but work to much
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