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Aug 11, 2012 | 11:04 AM

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Shorts

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Here's that link: http://www.centerforqa.com/licensedatf4brands.html

Remember, for best performance and vehicle warranty compliance select only licensed ATF+4® for your Chrysler Group vehicle. Use of non-licensed ATF brands may damage your vehicle or void your warranty. Please contact us to report unauthorized use of the ATF+4® trademark by non-licensed brands.

Advance Auto Parts ATF+4®
Amalie ATF+4®
Auto Extra ATF+4®
AutoZone ATF+4®
Carquest ATF+4®
Castrol ATF+4®
Castrol Transmax ATF+4®
Chevron ATF+4®
Citgo Transgard ATF+4®
Coastal ATF+4®
Craft+4 ATF+4®
Federated Auto Parts ATF+4®
Great Wall ATF+4®
Havoline ATF+4®
MAG 1 ATF+4®
Mobil ATF+4®
Mobil Super ATF+4®
Mopar ATF+4®
NAPA ATF+4®
Northland ATF+4®
O’Reilly ATF+4®
Parts Master ATF+4®
Parts Plus ATF+4®
Pennzoil ATF+4®
Petro-Canada ATF+4®
Prime Guard ATF+4®
Proline ATF+4®
Pronto ATF+4®
Pure Guard ATF+4®
Quaker State ATF+4®
Ravenol ATF+4®
Sinopec ATF+4®
Super Tech ATF+4®
Tutela Transmission Force4 ATF+4®
Valvoline ATF+4®

Licensed ATF+4 Brands as of 04/01/2012

Aug 12, 2012 | 03:40 AM

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Hdog

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okay, thanks

Sep 6, 2012 | 07:13 AM

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rufushusky

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Hdog

Guys,

I've been using Valvoline ATF+4 in my 48RE transmission when I change the pan oil. Valvoline ATF+4 in Northern California runs about $7 a quart. I went to Walmart to see if they had the same, at the $4 price. All I was able to find was a Walmart brand called "SuperTech ATF+4" at $4 ish a quart.

Is SuperTech a Valvoline product? Would anyone recommend using it instead of Valvoline. I'm all about saving money, but not willing to bet my transmission's health on it. Thanks....

Depending on where you are in the country Super Tech could be one of a dozen companies. Usually (in New England at least) it is Warren Products.

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Originally Posted by Rob's Red Ram

All ATF+4 fluid is and has to be Licensed by Chrysler.Look on back the bottle and You will see where it says licensed by Chrysler or something like that.Google ATF+4 and you will answer Your questions.

Like mentioned above ATF+4 is a current licence, mean they need Chrysler's blessing (and the vendor's cash) to use it.

Aug 21, 2015 | 05:22 PM

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unbob

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Shorts

Here's that link: Licensed ATF+4® Brands | Chrysler

Remember, for best performance and vehicle warranty compliance select only licensed ATF+4® for your Chrysler Group vehicle. Use of non-licensed ATF brands may damage your vehicle or void your warranty. Please contact us to report unauthorized use of the ATF+4® trademark by non-licensed brands.

Advance Auto Parts ATF+4®
Amalie ATF+4®
Auto Extra ATF+4®
AutoZone ATF+4®
Carquest ATF+4®
Castrol ATF+4®
Castrol Transmax ATF+4®
Chevron ATF+4®
Citgo Transgard ATF+4®
Coastal ATF+4®
Craft+4 ATF+4®
Federated Auto Parts ATF+4®
Great Wall ATF+4®
Havoline ATF+4®
MAG 1 ATF+4®
Mobil ATF+4®
Mobil Super ATF+4®
Mopar ATF+4®
NAPA ATF+4®
Northland ATF+4®
O’Reilly ATF+4®
Parts Master ATF+4®
Parts Plus ATF+4®
Pennzoil ATF+4®
Petro-Canada ATF+4®
Prime Guard ATF+4®
Proline ATF+4®
Pronto ATF+4®
Pure Guard ATF+4®
Quaker State ATF+4®
Ravenol ATF+4®
Sinopec ATF+4®
Super Tech ATF+4®
Tutela Transmission Force4 ATF+4®
Valvoline ATF+4®

Licensed ATF+4 Brands as of 04/01/2012

Okay, if I understand correctly, I can mix and match any of these ATF+4 fluids in my 48RE trans - correct? Also, apparently they are all "synthetic" oils.

I've been using Mopar ATF+4 since I purchased the truck new and now have 102k miles on the ODO. When servicing, I just drain, replace the filter and fill with new ATF+4. (I have never adjusted bands and have never experienced any symptoms of problems).

Now I'd like to switch to Valvoline ATF+4 which would obviously be mixed with the Mopar ATF+4 remaining in the TC and VB. Any problem with this plan?

I've only stuck with the Mopar ATF+4 (at higher cost) previously out of fear of causing problems.

All feedback/comments welcome!

Aug 21, 2015 | 09:09 PM

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rufushusky

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No, both fluids meet the same spec and shouldn't be an issue.

Sep 7, 2015 | 12:08 PM

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Seabiscuit

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not a bad thread for a 'sticky'

Some good info on this thread, changing the transmission fluid and the ATF+4 specs with brands available. I think its a candidate for a sticky note.
Have a good one !