Which Redline transmission fluid to use?

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Hi everyone!

I got 50k miles on my 2013 1500 hemi 8 speed, 4x4

I'm taking truck to a local shop to get Redline oil change (they're Redline dealer) , spark plugs, brakes and new tires, and I was thinking to also get transmission fluid changed just in case since they'll have the truck all day.

Should I just have them use genuine Chrysler transmission fluid, or have them use Redline? Which exact one do I need to use?

How about front and rear differential fluid? Should I have that changed too at 50k miles?

Thank you!
 

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Thank you,

I recall reading something in one of the posts that the 8 speed transmission needs a special Chrysler blend fluid? And if I were to use Redline, I'd have to mix it with something else?

Can't recall the details...

Can I use just this fluid or it needs to be mixed in with another one?
 
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By the way, on Redline website, the one on your picture says that it's for 6 speed transmission. For 8 speed transmission it says to use D6ATF

Can I just use that or it needs to be blended with anything as I recall reading in one of the posts?
 

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My Bad jumped the gun and didnt realise it was for an 8 spd
 
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Can I use just this fluid or it needs to be mixed in with another one?
 

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you are doing this way ahead of schedule. if the internet can be trusted, its a 1600.00 bill for the dealer to do this. imho, i would stick to chrysler fluid, even though we pay through the nose for it.
 
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