My Dodge Magnum 3.5L V6 requires ATF4 transmission fluid. My mechanic installed a universal fluid and I found out at the auto parts store it only covers up to ATF 3. I now feel slippage and he claims it's the tranny not the fluid.

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Asked by meloi812 Apr 03, 2013 at 03:05 PM about the 2005 Dodge Magnum SXT RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Recently had transmission serviced with a universal fluid instead of the required ATF 4.  My trans seems to be slipping at low RPM in the 25 to 30 mph range. is it the tranny fluid.

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It could be. have the level checked first to make sure its not low.

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5,910

Why would one not put in the recommended transmission fluid in?

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Magnum has 114,000. I only changed the fluid because it was recommended in the manual. Was running just fine before the service. Car starts to 'Lurch and slip" at the 25 to 30 mph range. I have since been back to the mechanic and he showed me a Mfg. Spec Sheet which says his product covers Chrysler ATF-4. Car is going into the shop tomorrow.

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5,910

O.k. you had a car that shifted nice before the transmission service and Now it doesn't afterwards? Not cool!

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Hello...my 07 magnum has the exact same problem now...what do I do....,??? Thanx in advance

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I have the same problem .. Tranny pan keeps leaking Had it fixed .. New gaskets and check twice. Start leaking again .. Now it's starting to slug I'm adding fluid till it can get in shop again .. Does anyone know how much tranny fluid is what goes in a '07 V6 automatic slap shift ?

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