Thanks for a REAL tutorial. I have always been a believer in trans fluid changes and coolers. Anything one can do to extend the life of a Chysler transmission is money well spent.
I had a bad whining noise from the transmission which now seems to be a clogged transmission filter! 50 bucks for parts and fluid! Followed your directions, took about an hour from start to finish! No more noise, everything is running smooth. Thank you for your video/help!
@@dirtydavesgarage8251 i was quoted ~328 out the door local shop, nice owner but i will DIY. my 18 caravan was a fleet gt trim, at 62k now and about to change the fluid, should i change like you said you will, every 20k?
Need to check transmission fluid with engine running. That is why so high. Or I guess just replace what you drained. Doing my wife’s 2016 with 75k kilometer in a few days. Thanks for video.
Nice when you have a lift and a high enough garage. I don't. I would have to do that on the road as my house sits on a tiny artificial hill (for the septic tank underneath), hence my driveway goes down, not a good option for jack stands on a slope... SO I guess I opt for the "sucking out transmission fluid option with a sucker", of course I cannot put a new filter that way... So the question is whether I should do it to begin with...
You have to check it with the engine running, that's why it was reading so high....when I do mine I'm changing the pan to the one with a drain in it...
I just change my trans fluid at 35k... ow man 5.5qt this transmission was never shifting so smoothly. Not a one jerk or slip. I will be now changing it every 25 to 30k. Filter was filled with sludge and oil was looking dark. Not black but it was getting there. 2019 grand caravan i used atf+4 by mopar here is filter part number 6801 8555 aa-001.
5.5 thats what dealer book said. I drained 5qt and put 5.5. Half quart extra will not make any differance in trans life. I assumed that manufacture only put so called minimum as its money saving for the company. My car drives better than ever with 5.5qt. Previously it was jerking from time to time and I hated that taking the car has only 35k on it. Super smooth now.
Mine was at the top of full range prior to procedure. It drained out just a touch under 5 qts. I put 5 quarts in and it was again at the very top of the range as per the temp/fluid level chart.
@@papabits5721 No, it's not: Procedure as per Chrysler: 1. Verify that the vehicle is parked on a level surface. 2. Remove the dipstick tube cap. 3. Actuate the service brake. Start engine and let it run at idle speed in selector lever position "P". 4. Shift through the transmission modes several times with the vehicle stationary and the engine idling. 5. Warm up the transmission, wait at least 2 minutes and check the oil level with the engine running. Push the Oil Dipstick into transmission fill tube until the dipstick tip contacts the oil pan and pull out again, read off oil level, repeat if necessary.
That’s a darn good deal! I haven’t heard much to do with transmission problems so long as you change that ATF 30-40k miles with the drain. I’ve seen others say 24k miles but, mileage may vary. Tell him to save a few bucks, buy it and don’t look back. I paid about $16800 for a 24k mi model so that’s all in line
5.5qt buy 5qt jug and one quart its much cheaper than buying it in single quarts. I paid $71 filter 6qts and rtv silicone was like 6 bucks. Thats shop price so you may pay about 30 bucks more buying as a walk in
why would you bother with all this dip stick procedure ? you should measure the volume of fluid you drained and replace it by the exact same amount of fluid ? put back exactly what you removed
Did you change it yourself or take it to a shop? Years ago we had an older caravan and had jiffy lube power flush the tranny, and it started slipping afterwards. I then learned power flushing a tranny can do damage, so I only drain and fill at home now. Never had an issue.
you can't change the transmission filter without dropping the pan. You can't drain the stock pan without dropping it and putting a new gasket on. I put an aftermarket pan on mine that actually has a drain bolt so i don't have to drop it everytime. Also, a transmission flush can damage your transmission.....
Thanks for a REAL tutorial. I have always been a believer in trans fluid changes and coolers. Anything one can do to extend the life of a Chysler transmission is money well spent.
I had a bad whining noise from the transmission which now seems to be a clogged transmission filter! 50 bucks for parts and fluid! Followed your directions, took about an hour from start to finish! No more noise, everything is running smooth. Thank you for your video/help!
Nice work! Think how much money you probably saved!
Wow! That’s a great story. Thanks @Dave + @Anna
@@dirtydavesgarage8251 i was quoted ~328 out the door local shop, nice owner but i will DIY. my 18 caravan was a fleet gt trim, at 62k now and about to change the fluid, should i change like you said you will, every 20k?
Made it look easy Dave. Gonna tackle my 2018 this weekend. Thanks for the video
Replaced the pan with one that has a drain plug, makes fluid changes a snap and no mess.changed the filter at 98k
Makes perfect sense. Most all vehicles manufactured by other than F, GM, C have drain plugs. Duh
Need to check transmission fluid with engine running. That is why so high. Or I guess just replace what you drained. Doing my wife’s 2016 with 75k kilometer in a few days. Thanks for video.
Thank you so much for this video I was quoted 748.00$ for this same work smh
Stick a wide funnel into the skinny one , works great
or buy one that is skinny and thin but opens up on top wide...
Nice when you have a lift and a high enough garage. I don't. I would have to do that on the road as my house sits on a tiny artificial hill (for the septic tank underneath), hence my driveway goes down, not a good option for jack stands on a slope... SO I guess I opt for the "sucking out transmission fluid option with a sucker", of course I cannot put a new filter that way... So the question is whether I should do it to begin with...
You have to check it with the engine running, that's why it was reading so high....when I do mine I'm changing the pan to the one with a drain in it...
I just change my trans fluid at 35k... ow man 5.5qt this transmission was never shifting so smoothly. Not a one jerk or slip. I will be now changing it every 25 to 30k. Filter was filled with sludge and oil was looking dark. Not black but it was getting there. 2019 grand caravan i used atf+4 by mopar here is filter part number 6801 8555 aa-001.
How did you get the filter seal out?
Great video
Tell us how much you had to add back, I measured how much in my drain pan and seemed to be close to 5 quarts
5.5 thats what dealer book said. I drained 5qt and put 5.5. Half quart extra will not make any differance in trans life. I assumed that manufacture only put so called minimum as its money saving for the company. My car drives better than ever with 5.5qt. Previously it was jerking from time to time and I hated that taking the car has only 35k on it. Super smooth now.
Mine was at the top of full range prior to procedure. It drained out just a touch under 5 qts. I put 5 quarts in and it was again at the very top of the range as per the temp/fluid level chart.
Shouldn't you check level with the engine running?
That would likely be why it showed so high on that initial cold reading with the original fluid still in.
Bill Hollamon nope the way he did it is correct.
@@papabits5721 No, it's not: Procedure as per Chrysler: 1. Verify that the vehicle is parked on a level surface. 2. Remove the dipstick tube cap. 3. Actuate the service brake. Start engine and let it run at idle speed in selector lever position "P". 4. Shift through the transmission modes several times with the vehicle stationary and the engine idling. 5. Warm up the transmission, wait at least 2 minutes and check the oil level with the engine running. Push the Oil Dipstick into transmission fill tube until the dipstick tip contacts the oil pan and pull out again, read off oil level, repeat if necessary.
U check hondas with engine off
@@Evrenthewrencher this is a dodge? Had to be running
Getting ready to do my 2018 caravan. Someone tried telling me, it's lifetime on the fluid. There's no such thing.
2018 van chart you showed was 08-15!
it is the same supposedly
08-20 is same
Are the newer 5th gen transmissions better than the 2011-2013? I have a friend picking up a 2019 for $14k with 40,000
That’s a darn good deal! I haven’t heard much to do with transmission problems so long as you change that ATF 30-40k miles with the drain. I’ve seen others say 24k miles but, mileage may vary. Tell him to save a few bucks, buy it and don’t look back. I paid about $16800 for a 24k mi model so that’s all in line
That’s a great price!
to be honest i couldn't tell you.....
Please info how much transmission fluid did you use aprox?
I want to buy it by 1quart each. Wondering how many do I need.
Thanks.
i used 2-3 of the 5 qt jugs
I used aprox 5 qarts
@@gocanada1675 my bad,, i thought that question was directed at my video of the 2005 silverado transmission flush I did!
5.5qt buy 5qt jug and one quart its much cheaper than buying it in single quarts. I paid $71 filter 6qts and rtv silicone was like 6 bucks. Thats shop price so you may pay about 30 bucks more buying as a walk in
why would you bother with all this dip stick procedure ? you should measure the volume of fluid you drained and replace it by the exact same amount of fluid ? put back exactly what you removed
What if there was a leak that he did not notice?
I did that too, but why not know it is filled properly? I don't know if they did it right at the factory......
Because you don't know if it was at the proper level to begin with, that's why!
Just put back 5.5qts. Let it drain good for 30 mins after you remove the pan
I have dodge caravan 2106 120.000km I change the transmission fluid and it shift slips
I will never do it again to any car
Is a big headache
Did you change it yourself or take it to a shop? Years ago we had an older caravan and had jiffy lube power flush the tranny, and it started slipping afterwards. I then learned power flushing a tranny can do damage, so I only drain and fill at home now. Never had an issue.
What about the Oring for the filter do you need to pull that out and use a new one?
the new one didn't come with an o ring , so no
How many miles do you recommend to change the fluid?
every 30k
Every 30k or even earlier if your transmission starts acting up.
Just don't make any sense why are you dropping the pan and draining when my dealer says all they're going to do is flush and change the filter
you can't change the transmission filter without dropping the pan. You can't drain the stock pan without dropping it and putting a new gasket on. I put an aftermarket pan on mine that actually has a drain bolt so i don't have to drop it everytime. Also, a transmission flush can damage your transmission.....