# Automatic transmission fluid

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-fluid/5890>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [October 13, 2007, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-fluid/5890 "2007-10-13T15:38:38Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![LUIS9999](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/50afbb/32.png) [@LUIS9999](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LUIS9999)\
**Post date:** [October 13, 2007, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-fluid/5890/1 "2007-10-13T15:38:38Z")

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Need some advice on what type of ATF fluid to use on a 1972 Dodge charger with a 3 speed automatic…

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**Author:** ![KLRTom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/57b2e6/32.png) [@KLRTom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KLRTom)\
**Post date:** [October 14, 2007, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-fluid/5890/2 "2007-10-14T21:23:28Z")

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I seem to remember an announcement from Chrysler that ATF +4 was now recommended for all Chrysler transmissions. This would certainly apply to the 3-speed TF999, but not the 4-speed AW4, which requires Dexron. Your owner’s manual should tell you for sure. You can also go to [allpar.com](http://allpar.com) and search this out.

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**Author:** ![Caddyman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/caddyman/32/23_2.png) [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\
**Post date:** [October 14, 2007, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-fluid/5890/3 "2007-10-14T21:42:20Z")

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In 1972 there were only 2 types of ATF. Type F and Type A, which was renamed Dexron. Dexron should still work fine today in your Torque-Flite transmission.