I have a 1996 Plymouth Breeze it has about 75,000 , Sometimes when I start the car up in the morning, and also if I had to do a sudden quick stop... the car will act like it is in neutral, and just sit there to I give it gas, and then it will give a jerk, and then it will act normal.. it doesn't do this all the time just some of the time... as far as I know this car has had only one transmission fluid and filter change and that about 3 years ago... anybody have any Idea what the problem could be,,, thanks
Then perhaps it is ready for another fluid/filter change. Three years if you do average mileage (15k year) would be about right based on the schedule. Keep in mind it may be something else, but hopefully that is all it is. May want to have a *reliable* shop look at it. Be sure who ever does it uses the proper ATF+3 fluid.
"NOTE :THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO ALL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CHRYSLER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS EXCEPT 1999 AND EARLIER MINIVANS.
"DISCUSSION: "A new transmission fluid (ATF+4(R) - Type 9602) has been developed and is being used as factory fill for all vehicles with Chrysler automatic transmissions. Until now, vehicles originally filled with ATF+2 or ATF+3 were to be serviced with ATF+3. Effective immediately, it is recommended that all vehicles with Chrysler automatic transmissions except for 1999 and earlier minivans be serviced with ATF+4(R). ATF+3 should continue to be used for 1999 and earlier minivans because of the potential for torque converter shudder during break in. For all other applications the ATF+4(R) fluid offers significant benefits as outlined below.
"NOTE :ATF+4(R) MUST ALWAYS BE USED IN VEHICLES THAT WERE ORIGINALLY FILLED WITH ATF+4(R).
"NOTE :SERVICE INTERVALS DO NOT CHANGE. THE SERVICE INTERVAL CURRENTLY IN EFFECT FOR A GIVEN VEHICLE SHOULD CONTINUE TO BE FOLLOWED.
"NOTE :ATF+4(R) IS COMPATIBLE WITH ATF+3 AND CAN BE USED TO TOP OFF VEHICLES THAT CURRENTLY HAVE ATF+2 OR ATF+3. DO NOT USE ATF+2 OR ATF+3 TO TOP OFF VEHICLES THAT HAVE ATF+4(R) FLUID.
"BENEFITS ^ Better anti-wear properties ^ Improved rust/corrosion prevention ^ Controls oxidation ^ Eliminates deposits ^ Controls friction ^ Retains anti-foaming properties ^ Superior properties for low temperature operation
Bill Putney (to reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my address with "x")
Very useful information. I wonder why the "EXCEPT 1999 AND EARLIER MINIVANS" statement??? Seems with all its added benefits over the ATF+3 it would be beneficial to us Minivan owners as well.
Something about the torque converter lockup clutch having to properly wear in. But by now they are all pretty much worn in, which is why they say to use ATF+4 in those too now.
Bill Putney (to reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my address with "x")
Chrysler, in a 1998 TSB, has recommended the use of ATF+4 to supercede ATF+3, just as it did for ATF+3 to supercede prior fluids under Specification 7173.
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