Re: [Chrysler300] Using Dextron 5 in an Aluminum Torqueflight

[Bill Huff <czbill@xxxxxxxxxx>]

My opinion is the need to find a new transmission 
guy.  Not only did he not do what you wanted, but 
he has had to go into the transmission a number 
of times.  Worth the shipping to move it to a 
competent builder who is familiar with not only 
the older Torqueflites, but with the 300 
specs.  I am sure that Chrysler does not 
recommend Dextron at all.  I am not convinced 
that even the latest Chrysler ATF-4 has the 
proper friction co-efficient for our older 
transmissions, no matter what Chrysler says.

http://www.wd-wpp.com/specsheet/atfspec.pdf



Bill Huff



At 5/14/201201:15 PM, Mark Lindahl wrote:
>
>
>Hi All,
>
>I had my '63 torqueflight rebuilt last year, but it needed to be
>readjusted/rebuilt again since the car moved forward (slight creep) when the
>engine was revved in neutral.
>
>I think they did not pay attention to the gap need in the clutches. When I
>brought the 300 back to them, I asked them to use 'Type F' trans fluid.
>
>Now, it is done and I asked the guy, 'Did you use Type F Trans fluid?'
>
>His response was, 'No, but we used Dextron 5 synthetic fluid and it really
>is a better trans fluid and it should work fine.'
>
>He told me to drive the car and bring it back if I find any issues.
>
>Should I expect to have any short-term or long-term problems?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Mark Lindahl
>
>'63 300 Conv.
>
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