TSB : A/T - ATF + 4 Fluid Usage

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NUMBER: 21-014-07 GROUP: Transmission DATE: October 16, 2007 THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 21-010-06, DATED APRIL 14, 2006, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDES THE ADDITION OF THE ASIAN WARNER (AW4) TRANSMISSION AND ADDITIONAL MODELS AND YEARS. SUBJECT: Automatic Transmission Fluid Usage ATF+4 (Type M59602) MODELS: 1989 - 1995 (AA) Spirit/Acclaim/Lebaron Sedan 1989 - 2003 (AB) Ram Van/Wagon 1989 - 1993 (AC) Dynasty/New Yorker/New Yorker Salon 1989 - 1993 (AD) Ram Truck 1989 - 1994 (AG) Daytona 1989 (AH) Lancer/Lebaron GTS 1989 - 1995 (AJ) Lebaron Coupe/Lebaron Convertible 1989 - 1990 (AK) Aries/Reliant 1989 - 1990 (AL) Horizon/Omni 1989 (AM) Diplomat/Gran Fury/New Yorker fifth Avenue 1989 - 2004 (AN) Dakota 1989 - 1994 (AP) Shadow/Sundance 1990 - 1991 (AQ) Maserati 1990 - 1993 (AY) Imperial/New Yorker Fifth Avenue 1994 - 2003 (BR/BE) Ram Truck 2004 - **2008** (CS) Pacifica 1998-2003 (DN) Durango 2002 - **2008** (DR/DH/D1) Ram Truck 2007 - **2008** (DC) Ram 3500 Cab Chassis 1995 - 2000 (FJ) Sebring/Avenger/Talon 1996 - 2000 (GS) Chrysler Voyager (International Market) 2004 - **2008** (HB) Durango **2008 (HG) Aspen** 1995 - 2000 (JA) Cirrus/Stratus/Breeze 2007 - **2008** (JK) Wrangler 2001 - 2006 (JR) Sebring Sedan & Convertible/Stratus Sedan 2007 - **2008** (JS) Avenger/Sebring/Sebring Convertible 1996 - 2000 (JX) Sebring Convertible **2007 - 2008 (KA) Nitro** 2002 - 2007 (KJ) Liberty **2008 (KK) Liberty** **2008 (L2) 300C (China)** 1993 - 2004 (LH) Concorde/Intrepid/Vision/LHS/New Yorker /300M 2005 - **2008** (LX/LE) 300/Magnum/Charger 1996 - 2000 (NS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager 1995 - 2005 (PL) Neon 2002 - 2003 (PG) PT Cruiser (International Markets) 2001 - **2008** (PT) PT Cruiser 1997 - 2002 (PR) Prowler 2001 - 2007 (RG) Chrysler Voyager (International Markets) 2001 - 2007 (RS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager **2008 (RT) Town & Country/Grand Caravan/Grand Voyager (U.S. & International Markets)** 1997-2006 (TJ) Wrangler 2001 - 2004 (WG) Grand Cherokee (International Markets) Vehicles equipped with Gas engines 1999 - 2004 (WJ) Grand Cherokee 2005 - **2008** (WK/WH) Grand Cherokee 2006 - **2008** (XK/XH) Commander 1989 - 1995 (YJ) Wrangler **1989 - 2001 (XJ) Cherokee** **1989 - 1993 (MJ) Comanche** 1996 - 1998 (ZG) Grand Cherokee (International Markets) 1994 - 1998 (ZJ) Grand Cherokee/Grand Wagoneer NOTE : **AWA (Asian Warner) transmission are now included in this Service Bulletin. ATF+4(R) is recommended for AW-4 (Asian Warner) transmissions** NOTE : This Service Bulletin DOES NOT apply to Sprinter transmissions, Crossfire transmissions, MK/PM vehicles equipped with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and WG vehicles equipped with a diesel engine (sales code ENF) and a W5J400 or NAG1 transmission (sales code DGJ). DISCUSSION: ATF+4(R) - (Type 9602) is being used as factory fill for Chrysler Group automatic transmissions. ATF+4(R) is recommended for all vehicles equipped with Chrysler Group automatic transmissions EXCEPT FOR THOSE LISTED IN THE NOTE ABOVE. NOTE : ATF+4(R) must always be used in vehicles that were originally filled with ATF+4(R). DO NOT USE ANY OTHER FLUID. NOTE : ATF+4(R) is backward compatible with ATF+3, ATF+2, and ATF+. Additionally, ATF+4(R) can be used to top off vehicles that used ATF+3, ATF+2, or ATF+. NOTE : If ATF+4� is used to service models originally filled with ATF+3, ATF+2, and ATF+ the fluid maintenance schedules listed for that model does not change. The service interval currently in effect for a given model should continue to be followed. Refer to the Service or Owners manual for maintenance schedule directions. In general terms, If ATF+, ATF+2 or ATF+3 was the recommended fluid, it is now recommended to use ATF+4� BENEFITS ^ Better anti-wear properties ^ Improved rust/corrosion prevention ^ Controls oxidation ^ Eliminates deposits ^ Controls friction ^ Retains anti-foaming properties ^ Superior properties for low temperature operation FLUID COLOR Mopar ATF+4(R) has exceptional durability. However, the red dye used in ATF+4(R) is not permanent; as the fluid ages it may become darker or appear brown in color. ATF+4(R) also has a unique odor that may change with age. With ATF+4(R) fluid, color and odor are no longer indicators of fluid condition and do not necessarily support a fluid change. PARTS REQUIRED: POLICY: Information Only Disclaimer : This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.