2009-2018 Dodge Ram Transmission Fluid & Filter Change
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- Опубликовано: 18 июн 2020
- In this video, we show you how to replace the transmission fluid and filter on a 2012 Ram 1500.
Auto Transmission Fluid Type
- 65RFE 4WD & 2WD
- Fluid AP4 ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Capacity after Initial Refill Service
- 4wd 6.6 Qts
- 2wd 5.5 Qts
Total Fluid Capacity
- 16.9 qts
Pan Bolt Tq Spec 105 inch lbs 8.7 ft Lbs
Filter Bolt Tq Spec 10 ft lbs
Transmission Fluid Replacement
Filter Change
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I did mine yesterday and forgot to wait a hour before torquing the bolts like the instructions suggest, should I redo it before filling it up with oil ?
I love the fact that you do the maintenance laying below it. its more realistic for a lot of us.
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Get at least three bolts that are the same thread size as the pan bolts, but 3 to 4 inches longer. When you're installing the pan, it's easy to get the longer bolts threaded in the corners, without the pan and gasket seal touching the transmission. The pan will basically be hanging down, with a gap, suspended by the long bolts. From there, you simply feed the pan upward, and directly into place without any shifting that could cause gasket distortion. Once you have enough stock bolts installed to hold the pan in place, remove the long ones from the corners and install the stock ones. Im much more relaxed knowing that I finished the job without wondering if I breached the seal from a small slip in my attempted pan alignment. The bolts are cheap enough to throw away without guilt. 😁
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Clear and precise instructions,
No wasted time talking about irrelevant subjects. THANK YOU
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Excellent step by step visual and discussion by Blair. Thanks to the videographer with great in-focus professional video, not just a cell phone recording. Tackling the job from the ground is very realistic for most of us. Thanks for making this one of the best videos available anywhere. Marvelous.
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You are easily one of the best RUclips channels for DIY instructional vids for vehicle maintenance. Thank you this was great!
Thank you so much for the kind words! We are traditionally a fleet service company and work Business to Business, but I feel badly for how much we have to charge and wanted to make an outlet for those looking to save money and learn! Glad it has helped so many people!
A paint can opener works great to remove the sump filter seal. Its outer edge is slightly exposed in a couple spots, just hook it and pull straight down
I appreciate you’re doing it with an actual event fluid pouring down not like other video only simulate it with an empty pan 👍👍
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this guy is brave with his eyes. I can't do anything under a vehicle without getting something in my eyes
he not a true professional mechanic.. he would practice safety.. he is doing a good job just taken a chance with his eyes!
@@terrysansom7071 make sure to wear your helmet when you leave the house Ferry.
Those are the perks of living in a warm state.
@@dingusfuzzklonnkt2755 safety first is not being dumb. And I think you meant fairy. Ferry is a charter boat. Double dumb...
@@dingusfuzzklonnkt2755 So, is a house _ferry_ basically the same as like a houseboat, except you have to pay a fare? Also, why the need for a helmet on a boat? How big do those waves get on that ferryboat's route anyway? Damn! 😝🤡🧚♀
That’s the prettiest neatest bead I have ever seen and the clean black pan just shows it off 👍🏾
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You got a pair of surgical steady hands, my friend! Wish you were in town so I can have you do it. I am outboard motor specialist and can do the job easily. However, we all have a different jobs in our societies. If everyone were trying to do everything himself/herself, society would collapse. For those who never wrench a nut, just have the professional do it. I watched for reference on how these things are done on vehicles only. I would have you do it if I lived where you were at!!! Nice video!❤
I was going to say same as below. Love that you do this on your back from the ground like us regular people would not on a lift like others. Really, who has a lift in their home shop?
Haha yes! I do get a little flustered at times when I just want to do the job quick and easy on film. Im sure camera guys would appreciate a better view and not army crawl under the truck!
I do, and love it! Best investment in my shop! Only problem is all your buddies is constantly wanting to bring their vehicles over to use it! Lol!
I used a $10 fluid pump with hose snaked down the dipstick tube. Pumped out enough to reduce the pan mess underneath.
Thats cause you are a genius and everyone I work with does that..... But for some reason I am still the sloppy mess mechanic. Happy Motoring--Blair
I was just wondering if this could be pumped out instead of the fat mess of dropping the pan full of fluid.
Jake, what pump do you use?
@@phydeux543 Just the cheap 10$ harbour freight style pump. I think it’s red. With orange hoses. Works great.
Hello , hope u r having a great day , i just did the same service for my truck , and added 6.5 qts and its still between the cold dot and the hot dot , and the trans temp was 52c
Have a BLESSED day 🙏
THANK YOU 😊!!!!! I had no clue what was the correct level on the transmission fluid dipstick
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Very well explained, and great video. Thank you!!!
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Good show! Thanks for sharing!
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Very good video. I just performed this on my 13 hemi ram 4x4. I had two issues. 1st i could not use rtv on pan. I tried and everytime i attempted to fit pan back on i would drag rtv onto the filter and some of the small nuts in the transmission. I tried 3 times slide in the pan and looking. I got so pissed i gave up and decided to use the rubber gasket instead. The exhaust is just so close i couldn't get it fitted without this problem and i really wasnt going to let rtv bits stay inside my transmission. Rubber gasket seemed to work fine knock on wood. Second i used about 8.5 quarts to refill back not 6.5. Idk why mine was more i was nervous i was overfilling but it wasnt and i did make sure to idle in neutral.
Excellent! Doing my ram 1500 today. Thank you!
howd it go.. think I'll do mine this weekend
@@mikeyRS4 dont mess with the filter. It’s problematic, difficult to install properly.
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Now seeing this in 2023, I wish I left the filter alone. Ended up calling a tow to a garage to have them fix the filter. One big pain in the butt.
Great video and instructions.
Very well done! Thank you.
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Thanks, just bought a 2009 and I'm slowly going through doing all these maintenance items.
That's awesome! We have a few videos out there which may help! I hope it does! - Blair
I have a 2009 4x4 ... did you only buy both filters and use RTV or a gasket ?
@@orivera215 I know this is an old comment, but I just did my 2010. I use both. I've always done that. Put down a bead of RTV. Put the gasket on top of that. Loosely bolt up to the transmission (don't torque it down, just hand tight). Let it set for 24 hours. Torque, then fill.
Great job and instruction! A steel putty knife is also great for breaking that seal. I bought an after-market replacement pan with a drain plug. A good alternative to replace the OEM pan, and in the unfortunate case you overfill the transmission, it is a snap to drain some of it!
You have a link to your new pan?
@@Flatz13 NOT. It is already installed!
I just bought one of those off Amazon.
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Just adding my thumbs up and comment to show appreciation for such a great and realistic video! I think some of the years have the filter built into the pan (like my 2014) and the whole pan is replaced so no need to clean. I guess the process would be identical otherwise?
Very good video brother 👏👍👍👍
Thanks for the tutorial!
You bet!
I put the spin on filter dry, no oil on the mounting boss or filter gasket. The spin on filter is known to come loose and fall off. I also weld in a drain plug nut so that next time I need to drop the pan all I have to do is remove the drain plug. Takes less than half an hour but saves lots of time and mess if you pull the pan again.
Great video. Only thing id add is that when you choose which bolts to leave in pull them all the way out with you ratchet etc.. then put them back in by hand enough to hold. Sometimes you dont want your too full of oil but the bolts are too tight to take out by hand. When that happens you have zero choice to get your gun full of stinkin fluid inside it whereas you can alwats roll your sleeve up and get it with your fingertips. I
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Great information and thanks!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Very informative. Good video.
Glad it was helpful!
Man you are the best!!!
If using a pump to drain much first. Would it not be best to back up onto the ramps, blocking the front wheels so most of fluid will go forward get pumped out of dipstick tube and providing more room underneath to work?
Thanks, well done
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Awesome videos!!!
Glad this video helped! And the video series I think has helped over a million people now! Happy Motoring-Blair
Awsome
Ya dodges have a reputation for transmission failure so I will be keeping on top of my fluid
Thx for this video
I have a 2020 classic model and told 2018 modes and part all the same
You have 8sp transmission, which is not made by chrysler but ZF. A whole lot better and a lot more reliable. This video is about 65RFE, which is old 6sp chrysler.
That's Great. Thanks for the info...
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Great Video
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
So is the gasket maker still a requirement when adding a new seal?
Your good as this. Clear decisive instructions. I appreciate you.
God bless
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This is exactly what I needed to see to convince me to pay someone else to continue doing it lol - Can you explain why there are 2 different filters in this transmission? Can you also shed any light on why in the world they don't give us a drain plug? I'm convinced my driveway and my face would have more oil on it than the pan if I did it myself haha - great video - cheers!
Thanks for sharing. Dealer told me it would be $1,100 to $1,200 to have it done! He quoted me with a fluid flush too. Crap! I think I may take a day off work and just do it my self.
Wowsers, I did not realize it was so costly. I will have to check with my local dealers here.
Never ever let anyone do a flush on your transmission, including the dealership. Drain, replace filters and fill is all you ever want to do to a transmission. If you're concerned with old fluid left behind get an aftermarket pan with a drain plug and replace a quart or two at every oil change. Honestly, if you did just that at every oil change the transmission would probably outlast the engine.
@@illiniwood This is very true, we never do a transmission flush on a vehicle. We will only Exchange the fluid. We have a transmission service machine that goes into the trans cooler lines, it uses the line pressure from the pressure side of the trans cooler line (This is really low pressure in the 10-15 psi range) and then it displaces a bag that is full of fluid and exchanges the fluid. It is gentle and soft.
I would not put in a flush additive, it is not the best idea for the transmission. the other comment here has it correct!
Super clear video of how to.
I have one question, Is it necessary to flush the transmission oil system?
Is it necessary to pry out and reinstall that collar for the push on filter? I’d like to leave it and reuse it if not an issue.
Hey would this be the same transmission in the 2011 durango citadel hemi?
Great video. Is it the same 2011 RAM 1500? What kind of the seal did you use it?
Im changing the oil pan, is true that is mandatory I has to use the same oil (Reuses) because if I use all new oil I will loose the transmission? Im not a mechanic at all, Im gonna do that job on my truck and Someone who say is a mechanic told me that.
Thanks for a great video, Blair. Love your channel! This looks like a 65RFE (same trans in my 2013 JEEP GC Overland 5.7 4x4 - and same part numbers). I've been told that to do this correctly, one needs to flush the transmission, not just drain it. Is that not true? Thanks and keep up the good work!
Do your research.......usually a transmission flush does more harm than good removing some of the "good" sediment. Usually a drain and refill is the way to go
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This is the 6 speed trans? Mine has the 8speed, and has a PITA plastic pan.
Great video thanks for the time and effort. One question that I have to anyone who knows, would a pre-made gasket be more effective or at least as good as the rtv ? Does anyone know or have opinions? I have to do this as well and I saw Rock auto has gaskets for sale. Thanks
I just did mine with a kit I bought from autozone with filters and gasket haven’t seen any leaks
nicely done.
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Change ing my filter an it came with pan gasket do I use it or rib silicone or both
What’s that part called, that little metal ring seal that u have to tap with a socket my kit didn’t come with one and I gotta get one.
How often do I need to change the transmission fluid??
Is this the same for the 6.7 Cummins?
My dodge Ram has a check engine light on with the tracking symbol on as well,will not shift 3rd or 4th gear??
Do you have to fill up the transmission filter
Half a million on the TRX. I figured it deserved a new transmission filter and fluid.
Why the €$#) does the the transmission pans not have a drain plug?
My 2015 Ram doesn't have a dipstick so how do I get the fluid into the transmission?
The 2011 has the 545RFE 5 speed, should be the same process?
Mucha gracias
My check engine light is on. It is a P0740; something about the torque converter In transmission What do you recommend?
Thanks
Brady Scriber
Are you supposed to check the level in park or neutral?
Where do you get the filters though. Dealer or some after market autozone deal
Does this apply to a 2500 from the same year range, 2015 specifically?
Have you tried using a fluid extractor to remove most the fluid from the top, to make pulling the pan less of a hassle?
Yes. It's important to remove the pan n clean magnet n change filter but once I've done that oncei just siphon the oil through the dipstick
Gracias Amigo!👍💯🤝
Con Gusto!
Great video sir!! Sir what type of RTV do you like using? Thanks
I am not sure, I actually got it from the dealership!
is this the 8spd auto version? would it apply to 2019 classic?
I have a 2002 ram b3500 van. Do I have 2 filters like this truck? What are these 2 filters called?
I'm glad you said start the bolts what your finger I was watching another video the guy Rams the bolts in with an impact wrench without starting them by hand I said this is the same guy that strips out the spark plugs is the head what impact gun
Just wondering if I should go to the dealership or Mr transmission mister transmission is cheaper
Thank you very much for an extremely well done video.
The wix filter kit I looked up for this has a gasket instead of using RTV. Would you consider cleaning (using the same thorough techniques) and using the gasket instead of RTV? Wix makes some good stuff, so I'm tempted.
i hate rtv ! (lol) I live in canada and the rtv tube cost 30$ and ironically, the gasket cost 5$ !!! I mean if you arn't a transmission mecanic(more job mean the rtv dont have the time to dry in the tube), once you open the rtv tube , its basically good to the garbage !!! (it dry fast in the tube when its open ... and even when its not, if you have a tube for 1 or 2 years, its seize up in the tube), ... whatever
@@denisgiguere1600 100% agree... Just didn't know if maybe the gaskets have their own problems. Glueing the pan on with RTV might be better, but I don't know if it's really worth it.
@@underourrock what i do , i pre-glue the gasket to the oil pan with the permatex ''grey gasket maker'' , i let it dry and apply a thin coat to the gasket, let dry a little and install it as simple as that. That ''grey gasket maker'' can last 10 years in the tube without drying.
@@denisgiguere1600 now that sounds like it's well worth the money!
@@denisgiguere1600 YEP- that grey permatex stuff it good - never had a leak with it.
Even though the factory uses high temp silicone I got a wix tranny filter kit that came with a actual pan gasket. Should I use that or do you recommend just sticking to the silicone? Also if I use the supplied gasket do I still have to silicone the bolt threads?
Mine has an oem gasket, if you use a gasket do not use any sealant, also if you go no-gasket route the in-lb torque may change b/c the Mopar tech specs i have shows a gasket which in theory ass 'space' between pan and housing that does not exist with sealant only..
Are the filters different for the 2WD and the 4WD 65RFE?
Which transmission is this truck equipped with? That doesn't look like the ZF 8HP70
My owners manual didnt say how my transmission fluid I need. I tried googling it and no luck. This is the only place I found the transmission fluid capacity for my 2011 dodge ram 1500 2wd 3.7L v6. So 5.5 quarts is correct right? Thanks
Check the video description! We have all of the capacities right out of the book! But you can also check the fluid level of how we teach you in the video! I hope this helps, Happy Motoring-Blair
does anyone know what transmission this is? I am working on a 66RFE 4WD and trying to figure out how much fluid I should add after service
Excellent video, I just got a question... my truck is a 2015 1500 3,6 L, is a 8 gear automatic transmission, and I been told for the dealer (here in CHILE) that the transmission fluid don’t need to be changed, then I read the manual and I think they where right. What do you think about it??
Yes it doesn’t need to be changed. Only a service is performed where about 25-50% is changed. Not the whole thing.
if by changed, you mean a full transmission fluid flush, then no it doesn't require it. However, dealers recommend you do a typical draining of the fluid and refilling it (following the proper fill procedure of course) every 100,000 miles or more often if the truck is used for frequent towing. However, to say that you can just completely ignore the transmission forever is ridiculous because there's no such thing as fluid that lasts forever. The term "lifetime fluid" simply means the lifetime of the transmission, so whether that lifetime is as long as 150,000 miles or as short as 50,000 miles, it technically did its job. However, if you do a transmission service at the proper intervals, you'll never need to do a transmission flush.
Im a at home mechanic, can i replace the pan with one with a drain bolt
Question: for a truck with 62,000 miles, no heavy towing. Mostly city driving in Florida, can I get by with just pumping some of the fluid out of the pan (with a small hose) and refilling accordingly or should I replace fluid and filter?
I always follow the recommendation from a factory manual. Those guys who engineered it typically know the intervals. I know people who do what you are talking about doing and have been fine, I just do not take that risk with a customers vehicle.
Thanks
No problem
I have a 2017 there is no transmission dip stick you have to fill it up from the actual panhole. I don't know if this is the same process but it would be nice if he described the new transmissions.
You may have the ZF8 transmission. The 8 speed. This is the 5 speed.
He definitely has the 8spd zf. They started putting those in at the end of 2013. It's a completely different process
do you have a video on the sealed transmissions?
I do not! If I get across one of those, I will be sure to film it!
How much to be this exact service?
What is the service interval for the fluid change?
60 k miles
How long should you let the sealant sit for? Or is better to have it almost cured? Thanks. And nice video. I have a 2008 Ram 1500 Hemi.
Don’t use that stuff it leaks your kit should come with a gasket boss
@@alergl9842facts did mine today for the first time rtv is a mess that is toughest part cleaning that bullshit off I agree gasket 100 percent
Not sure if this was mentioned in the video but I'm pretty sure when checking the fluid level you're to put the vehicle in neutral after setting the park brake, at least to my understanding 😉
Absolutely correct sir. Mopar has always been that way.
@@Dennis-sq2nm do you mean i should put my gear in neutral when checking the transmission fluid instead of park ?
@@Wan72_ yes. All dodge vehicles are like this.
@@Dennis-sq2nm ive been checking my trans fluid and added a total of 7 qts and checking it on park
And it was still below the first hot dot
And the trans temp was 52c
Can I use a pressure washer for the pan?
As long as you safely clean it and dispose of fluid and dont wash it into the ground (Tree Hugger here) Then go for it. Let us know how it works out.
Hi I have a 2014 dodge ram 1500 5.7.. 8 speed transmission my have the filter attached to the transmission pan so dealer says no to open it ..only drain fluid and add new .is this right?
No buy the Pan for some reason dodge made em w the filter built in go dodge right lol..but thats the only way..buy pan w filter on it don't reuse the old one
Hi nice job where do you get the tin rachet?
Hey! Which Rachet was that? What time stamp do I use it at?
I sure like you to do mine LOL where do you live I’ll give you another job to do. How much would you charge to do this for a customer?
You installed the pan just hand tightening the bolts and then you torque bolts to spec after you "waited as long as you can" how long is ideal for RTV?
It depends on each of the products you are using on the back and on the instructions you can follow those. For this one I went to lunch came back and did the final torque. There is a product I really like called the right stuff and they make one that settles super quick!
Did it all proper and how it's done at the dealership.
Thanks, buddy! Are you a tech at a dealership? If so we will all be messaging you for more fun problems :(
Oh heck no
But I do know what I'm doing under the hood. Back yard mechanic with smarts and ingenuity. I did work at a lube and oil shop. Did lots off this work.
Hastings transmission filter kit uses a pan gasket. Makes it easier?
Heck yes!! If you can get a hard gasket that is quality it is way easier than making your own! Let me know how it goes and be sure not to over torque the pan! Happy Motoring-Blair
@@Revitauto Thanks for the reply - just finished a pan drop, closed it up with the new spin on and flat filter, opened the cool return line and ran engine till she purged 12 qts. (while adding new into the pan) 1200 miles ago and so far so good. Thanks for doing this video - great help!!!
Im confuse because mine is 2014 and filter is inside same pan, Is everything in the same pan, So why 2009 and up?
Hey buddy I do not fully understand your question but I will try my best to answer. Basically most trucks and cars use the same if not very similar engine and transmissions across a multitude of years and models.
I own a 2017 Ram 1500 but the transmission is not anything like the one shown here. The year range may be a little off on your video title or do they have different transmissions for 2017?
Different transmission. The ZF8 is the 8 speed one.
curious if this is the same transmission used on a 2018 (5th gen) Ram 2500 with the 6.4L Hemi?
I am not sure, there are a few transmission options depending on the trim and package. Let me know what you find out! Happy Motoring-Blair
Nope 2500 is 68rfe.
Hey man. Great video. If you have a chance to reply please do! I have a 2015 ram 1500 2wd 6 speed. I'm going to use the ATF+4 correct?
Hey bud! Check your service manual and give a ring into a dealerships parts departments will tell you based on your vehicles VIN! Happy Motoring!
@@Revitauto 10/4. Very much appreciated!
What size socket did you use to drive that seal in?
Aw man I did not even look! I am sorry, I will be sure to get better notes next time!