I'm planning to change the transmission fluid and filter on my 2001. I've read that the only place to get ATF4 is the Dodge dealer. Are good filters available elsewhere or is it better to buy the Dodge filter?

 

You should be able to get a decent filter anywhere. I got my last one at Napa. My tranny guy likes to use the 96 filter on all of the 47RE's because its design allows pulling the fluid from anywhere, not through a hole, like on the later model filters. Ask for one for a 96 and one for your year and look at the difference.

Chris

 

The NAPA and Carquest filters are just fine.

 

Napa Parts Number.1-7957

 

Stamey, did you notice any difference when you use the 96 filter?

 

ALL of the filters are made by one company, spx filtrans, even the oem, shop by price, cauze they are all the same. and there are other manufacturers of atf4 available besides the *******.

 

Don't honestly know at this point. I'm just passing on what my trusted tranny builder told me. It does make sense, but I have not tested it one way or the other. I purchased a filter for my 96 and my 99. I'm taking back the 99 filter and getting another 96 filter for the 99.

Napa numbers, 1996: 1-7957, 1999: 1-8565

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Chris

 

you have to pay more but you will like amsoil .it shifts better and is cooler