My '05 coupe had the textbook "transmission weepage" outlined on the TSB. I had it repaired - but, when I got home and compared the TXB I see that instead of the Transmission Fluid Sprinter and Crossfire (#05127382AA) the dealer used Trnasmission Fluid 300/Magnum and Grand Cherokee (#05013457AA). I haven't had any luck finding the difference by searching online.

Anybody help me - I am very concerned. Love my XFire.

 

Selection of Lubricant

It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the
transmission to assure optimum transmission performance.
Use only ATF approved to MB 236.10, MB 236.12.
Synthetic Dexron III

at the prescribed level using the recommended fluid.

I just copied this from the 2005 Crossfire ownres manual, page 220.

Hope it helps!

 

Thank you, maxcichon! I am going to the dealer after work this evening.

 

It was the WRONG fluid. Give them Hell over this. Not sure how you will get all of the incorrect fluid out of it.

 

Jeezuz, is it so tough for the Techs. just to look before assuming any ole fluid can go in there.
I've had the same thing happen with oil changes. Wrong oil & no one bothers to put in the effort to make sure they're doing it right!
Sorry, had to **** & moan......

 

When I asked about the difference and showed the TSB printout with part #s, the tech. said that is a very good question. He went online, came back and said that the two different trans. fluids were in 2004. Starting in 2005, it was changed to only the one which they had used. I had also looked up the fluid online in a Chrysler catalog dated 2004. Does anybody know about this?

 

Sorry but they told you a bunch of crap ! It was and still is a different ATF and it is still available under that original part #. You may have to order the correct fluid and flush it yourself. That way you know it it will be done correctly.

 

You do know they are the same trans....likely it was just a part number update.

 

I stand by my statement.

"NOTE: Be sure to use the correct transmission fluid, Mopar p/n 05127382AA.

21. Check the transmission fluid and adjust as necessary. Refer to the service information
available in TechCONNECT. Reference: Service Info, 21 -
Transmission/Transaxle/Automatic - NAG1/Fluid - Standard Procedure.

POLICY:

Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty."

 

Ok - I admit I am wrong.

It is not an updated part number - TSB specifically lists which part number to use.
Right from the TSB :
NOTE: Be sure to use the correct transmission fluid, Mopar p/n 05127382AA.

Take it back and have them drain and replace it.

 

A little more research.

Click (and save a copy)

Check pg 19

Look at the price difference.
05127382AA Dealer $9.15 / Retail $14.20 qt
05013457AA Dealer $3.15 / Retail $4.10 qt

 

Since that is cleared up, I assume everyone knows that the Crossfire uses power steering fluid ; Part No. 05127381AA only. Not used in anything else.

 

Okay, forum - I haven't gotten this resolved yet...dealership is maintaining that the fluid put into my car was okay for Crossfire. I don't know what to do -

 

Well the catalog referenced above was dated 2006 and still shows the 2 different fluids.

I would write up a nice letter - stating how you noticed the service dept put the wrong fluid in your car. That you requested the proper fluid be replaced and the request was declined. Any damage to you transmission that may be possibly caused by this error will be the responsability of the dealer. (copy to service manager and the owner/manager of the store)
Make sure tou include all the important info, Date of service, ticket number, date you notified, date of decline, (the more detailed the more they will know you are on top of things)

Now realistically there wont be an issue - when I had mine fixed the amount of fluid lost /replaced was quite small. Far less than a pint.

 

Like I said from the start, it is 2 different fluids.

 

Good advice! I have kept pretty good notes with dates, who I spoke to, and so on! Thanks.