Cost of transmission fluid change in PT Cruiser?

Discussion in 'PT Cruiser' started by Pete E. Kruzer, Jul 7, 2010.

  1. How much should I expect to pay to have the tranny fluid changed in my
    2001 Cruiser? This will be done at a local shop, not at a dealer.
     
    Pete E. Kruzer, Jul 7, 2010
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  2. Pete E. Kruzer

    KirkM Guest

    I have seen shops charge anywhere from $59 - $99 to perform this
    service. Most shops just remove the pan, drain, replace the filter,
    and refill. There are some shops that can flush the entire
    transmission. I have never had this done, so I don't know much about
    it.

    Sometimes, my dealer has offered coupons where they will perform this
    service for the same price as independents. Just make sure that
    whoever does it, puts in the correct fluid, which is ATF+4. It is now
    available from other manufacturers. The last time I checked, the
    Chrysler branded ATF+4 could be purchased at Walmart.

    KM
     
    KirkM, Jul 7, 2010
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  3. Not anymore, or at least not here. All the local one has now is the super
    tech which says +4 on the front but does NOT say 9602 on the back but it
    does say 7176 so methinks it is actually only +3.
     
    Daniel who wants to know, Jul 7, 2010
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  4. Pete E. Kruzer

    rob Guest

    yeah our local Wal-Mart no longer carries it either. only the el-cheapo
    supertec.Wal-Mart brand i think.
     
    rob, Jul 8, 2010
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  5. Pete E. Kruzer

    Greg Houston Guest

    I believe the el-cheap supertec brand that is marked ATF+4 is the proper
    fluid. Chrysler is *very* protective of their markings and they have
    licensed out other brands to sell ATF+4. Because only one supplier
    (maybe two?) can make the secret sauce inside ATF+4, it is likely the
    same stuff no matter what the label.
     
    Greg Houston, Aug 15, 2010
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