Is NAPA ok to buy a trans filter?

Does it matter where I buy the trans fluid, is NAPA ok for that too? I don't need to buy it from the dealer do I?

Does it actually say on the truck or trans what trans you have?

Thanks
Scott

 

I buy the trans fluid by the gallon at the dealer for about $25.00. You might can buy it a little cheaper somewhere else (walmart maybe).

You can get a filter from the dealer too, or order it from Geno's Garage.

Don't be afraid to ask your dealer for a discount! I try to support them by buying some stuff from them every once in a while....even if I never take my truck there for work. (at least so far)

..

 

dodge filter from Genos, and Mopar fluid from wally world. thats what i did

 

Amsoil ATF is second to none, and I would get an OEM filter.

 

i run the oem filter and Royal Purple ATF

 

All filters, including Mopar, are made by a few companies. If you are under warranty, I would use Mopar from Wal Mart.

 

When I changed mine I went to NAPA and got a Mopar filter, and went to Wally World and got some Valvoline ATF. I didn't do a full flush (which I maybe should have done). I just swapped filters and drained the pan, and cleaned all the crud off the magnet.

 

They definitely come in first place on price by a long shot!

 

Right on Amsoil ATF is good stuff. I've had Amsoil ATF in mine for the last 2 years mixed in with factory ATF and have not had any problems.

 

I purchased the Mopar filter at the dealer, it was less than $30 if I remember correctly. I purchased gallons of Mopar ATF+4 at the dealership for about the same price as wal mart quarts.

 

I used Amsoil ATF and a $10 filter from Autozone that was visually identical to the factory filter.

 

I purchased the "Mopar" filters from Wal Mart too. They were right there with the Fram filters. They were cheaper than anywhere else that I have seen. You should see what the dealer wants for oil and filters for our Sprinter van. The oil can only be purchased through a dealer or oil distributor and it takes 13-1/2 qts. $12.00 a qt. from Dodge and $7.00 a qt. from Mercedes, go figure.

 

I just checked my dealer and $25 for the filter, not bad, but the best he would do on the ATF was $29.67 a gal. Thats way too much. NAPA said $3.79 a qt or $15.16 a gal. I'll check WalMart tomorrow. Do you think they would mess with me on any warranty work if I use something other than Mopar ATF? As long as its AFT-4 I should be good right?

Thanks

 

I believe the Mopar fluid is $4.97 at Wal Mart, been a while since I purchased it.

I went and found my receipt. I paid $19.58 plus tax at the dealership per gallon of Mopar ATF+4, and $13.31 plus tax for the trans filter. I have a hookup there, list price is $29.67 on the oil and $20.20 on the filter.

I've got 5 gallons of ATF+4 on hand for the install of my MH pan.

 

The spec is MS7176E. Make sure the container bears the Chrysler license number:

http://www.imakenews.com/lng/e_artic...q0KFl,b2Wdmnq1


If it says ATF+4 it is probably good, just check.