ATF +4 Ok for TSi AWD auto?

[Venom13132]

I am trying to get this car back together as cheaply as possible and after doing some reading I havent found much of an answer. Anyone here use just ATF+4 or something equivalent? I don't want to spend $80 on stuff from the dealership. This is a complete refill not just a filter change.


Also what to put in the X-fer case?? and Rear Diff?

 

[TunaTalon]

The DSM automatic is sensitive to the ATF fluid. My Talon torque converter shutter after my local shop changed the ATF to a generic fluid. After replacement with ATF 4 the symptom went away after a couple hundred miles of adapting.

I just use the fluids recommended in the owners manual for Xfer case and rear diff.

 

[Venom13132]

so then ATF +4 is ok then?.....


Also I don't have the owners manual so I can't consult it.

 

[DSM1G90]

DSM Mitsu trannies, being the F4A22 tranny, require SP-II fluids. Shove anything else in there and kiss the tranny goodbye. ATF+4 are for Chrysler Trannies. You can also use AMSOIL Universal Transmission Fluid in the DSM tranny.

 

[steve]

ATF+4 is the current replacement.
1G's were spec'ed for ATF+ (7176) or Diamond ATF SP and 2G's for SP II or ATF+2 (again 7176 fluid).

 

[90moneypit]

Go to the dealership and beg a mechanic for a favor. The factory stuff is the best without going to Redline, Royal Purple, or Amsoil. Using lesser stuff is just asking for trouble and drivetrain on an awd isn't cheap. Save $50 on fluids vs $1k+ for a rebuild? Which one is really more inexpensive in the long run?

I have a manual trans and filled everything front to back with Royal Purple as I didn't have the time to wait for Redline to be shipped to me. I have high horsepower hopes once run out of parts to replace so I planned for the future.

 

[DravenC]

In my GST I've used Castrol Import Multi ATF and a black bottle of addtive Lubegard with good results

 

[4nturbo]

I run ATF+4 in my AWD Talon along with a bottle of Lubegard the black bottle

 

[Venom13132]

well the price difference between 10 quarts of Valvoline High Mileage ATF +4 and a bottle of the lubegard and 10 quarts of the Diamond fluid from the dealership is only about $6. I will probably just go with the dealership and put what is recommended since the price is the same.