He's dead, Jim.

 

think he's found China by now?

 

So, let me get this straight.

The guy recommending +4 has had numerous threads regarding trans issues?

Yet he "recommends" the same fluid that others have had problems with?

And then defends his recommendation by digging a hole denying he made those recommendations?

It is election year.......

 

If you'd look far enough into the trans issues I had it was with a 46RH Chrysler tranny. But nice try

 

That's why I wanted to get it straight. I don't have time to read all those threads.

Back on topic:

AW4 uses dex/Merc. Not +4.

 

 

I did the solenoids 48 hrs ago. Not hard at all just a little messy...
And don't use atf4! Even the dipstick tells you not too lol

 

I put a new trans filter in a friends jeep(Power Torque transmission filter FK-227) and right on the sticker it says to use Dexron III.. here is a pic of the filter sticker/ tag





If I remember correctly the aw4 origionally called for DexronII, If you look at the trans drain plug, you will see "dII" stamped into it.
DexronII is no longer around, so it is recommended that you use DexronIII/Mercon.

Here is a pic of my trans plug


So yes I would Agree 100% the AW4 should use Dex/merc III

 

hi,
i have 1989 cherokee automatique transmission.
when i go down a snow hill in the 4 low gear, the transmission change fast from the first to the seconde gear, so i can not hold my speed down with out the brakes..is this a transmission problem,
i need help
thx

 

That's how they were designed. Not a transmission problem.

 

For those interested in the AW4 trans fluid, here's a list of the recommended fluids throughout history. Compiled from the data that I have.


Note that the starting recommended fluid was Mercon. Go figure.

 

Thank you Ken!!!!!!!

So, what do you "recommend"? LOL........

 

Here's a list of ATF types and applications, and other goodies -


Go here: http://www.aa1car.com/

Click - Alphabetical Index of All Auto Diagnosis & Repair Topics, then...

Under Index of Auto Repair & Diagnosis Articles, scroll down to

Automatic Transmission Fluid (Types and Applications) and open.


Read about Mercon and Dexron.

 

Mercon and Dexron II are so similar they're basically interchangeable. They spec one but allow the other, occasionally flip-flopping which is primary.
Ford supplied AMC with Ignition modules and other parts until 1990, no? It would make sense they purchased the factory fill ATF from them as well. When Ford disappeared, so did the Mercon recommendation.

 

Some info about Dexron:


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DEXRON


Mercon talk on Wiki:


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automa...smission_fluid


Don't know how DEXRON III/MERCON came about.