[FWDLK] Caravan Trans Problem

["s scott" <kneedrager@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I know that this is not on point but it is info that might be valuable
to the group.
I have a 1993 Caravan (3.0 - 3 speed auto) that developed a shudder in
the transmission when accelerating and shifting at highway speeds. After
having 2 transmission shops and 2 dealers try to sell me a rebuilt
transmission, I learned (through the wonder of "them innernets") that
the problem was the result of adding Dextron fluid instead of ATF +3,
even though the owners manual says Dextron is ok. It seems that these
tranny's are very sensitive to fluid types and levels and the ATF +3 has
additives needed to keep the lock-up converter from shuddering.  I WOULD
HAVE EXPECTED THE DEALERS TO KNOW THIS. I am sure that many thousands
have been made changing fluid and charging for a new tranny - watch out
if you have one of these.

Scott

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