Is dextron 6 ok to use instead of atf4

Asked by Hans Jul 08, 2021 at 04:36 PM about the 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Laramie SLT LB RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I'm having my transmission rebuilt, they're putting dectron 6
in instead of atf4. Will this damage my A518 transmission

3 Answers

I checked the Havoline Dex6 specs and it is NOT listed for your truck. Make them put the correct stuff in or PROVE that it is correct. Dex6 is backwards compatible to Dex3.

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i think it is horble idea to ethie one as a southern billionaire i know stlye and i say go with the flow my guy

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ATF4 is recommended, I would NOT use anything else.

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