what tranny oil shoud go into a '94 Caravan?

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Hi,My Dodge Caravan LE 3.3V6 has 150,000 miles on it.  I'm going to change the transmission fluid.My mechanic told me there is a Mobil 1 automatic trans fluid, and recommended I use that.Checking on the web, how to change oil, I found this:" For example some Chrysler transmissions need only specific type of fluid and regular fluid like Dexron II can even destroy the transmission."Mobile 1 isn't dextron 2, but is there anything wrong with using the mobil 1 product?  It's a 3 speed with overdrive.And can dextron 2 really destroy a Dodge transmission?Thanks,Mikeps:  how do i change the fluid in the torque converter?If you just drop the pan, replace the filter and gasket,button it up, and pour in new oil, won't that be contaminatedby the oil in the converter?Is this a problem?

TranSurgeon · Accepted Answer

ATF +3, also called '7176'buy it at the dealerno, Dex will not 'destroy' it, just cause severe chatter at TCC application

Tom Lawrence · Answer

Short answer? You don't. With regular fluid changes, you get enough out. If this is the original fluid from 150,000 miles ago (yikes!), you may want a competent shop to flush the whole transmission for you (and not a JiffyLube type place where they hook up the reverse-flush machine - somebody who knows what they're doing).

Mike Simmons · Answer

The proper AFT is very important!  Using the wrong stuff can result in premature failure of the park pawk... or so I've heard.....;^)Mike

Tom Lawrence · Answer

WOW!  That one had some dust on it, huh?  :)

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