'04 Dak 3.7 4x4 ext cab. 1) New transfer case fluid, cool but loud-ish gear whine coming to stops, AT tires only half worn. They were quiet on my silverado. Worry? 2) 3:55 gearing, 15-16 mpg, 190k motor, weakest 6 I've had yet. (Chevy man) Would torque cams kill the mileage even more? 3) Rear diff is open; know of anyplace that sells refurbished LS carriers? Nice vid, thx!
I absolutely hate it, when transmission fluid goes all over the place. I always install a transmission drain bolt, (on my own vehicles) and have never had a problem with leaks. It's nice to pull the bolt the night before and saves a lot of aggravation the next day. If your drain pan is starting to rust. You really don't have much choice, but to clean it up and paint it. The paint is cheap insurance against pan failure, due to rust. I'm not really a Dodge guy, and never knew that those transmissions come with 2 filters. I appreciated the video, and learned a lot. Thank you.
I have a 99 SLT 4x4 and a 46re i believe and just recently done a filter/fluid change but i only seen one filter, does this video apply to all M.Y? couldnt find much for the 99 specifically, even your filter looks different to mine, mine is square with 3 holes in it. this is my first car too, so i dont know all the ins and outs of dodge's yet but im trying to make sure i do everything as correct as i can and not miss something, like this for example.
I'm on a mad hunt to find info on transmission heat sensor? You have any videos on that.. and or solenoid replacement? Your easy to understand in this tutorial! Alot of videos I have found are beyond complicated or just narrated badly 😢 04 Dakota V8 Niki
My grandson and I diagnosed my 04 Dakota hesitations and rough shifting as being the valve body and solenoid. We replaced them with refurbished units, also both filters, gasket and even a new pan. Unfortunately, we did not align the shifter the first time, had to pull it off and get that straight. We got the shifter working, but it is still really hesitant and almost feels like it won't move at all. We haven't done anything further. I'm afraid we could have an issue with the pump and/or the clutch rings. The original fluid did have very fine iron sludge on the magnet. I figured the amount was low enough to not worry and after 100k miles, could be normal. Anny ideas or should I bite the bullet and take it to a garage?
you are very cool... cool video and helped a lot.... been doing this for years and agree about not being able to make a mess with trans fluid pan drops... it always makes a mess
How's she goin'? I can never change even engine oil without getting it all over everything. You did well to only spill what you did!!! I never knew there were 2 filters in the transmission. Good to know. Thanks for posting!!!
I learned early in my career never use rtv or silicone on any tranny part, if it gets inside trans it will likely damage automatic trans 100% of the time
@@SVMSICE really the only thing you ever would need any sealant on would be the transmission pan and what to do with that is clean it inside and out with brake clean or in a parts washer make sure you have all old gasket material off wire wheel the flange use a little bit of yellow super weather strip adhesive on the pan and then put the gasket in place dropping bolts in the bolt holes so that they stay lined up in a very short matter of time the weather strip adhesive cures to a rubbery consistency keeping it in place and allowing you to very easily put the pan on without the gasket interfering with the operation
Sorry haven't been here for a while. I would recommend the yellow weatherstrip adhesive or second choice would be the black weatherstrip adhesive I haven't seen the grey the only brand I use is 3 m. I think the yellow seems to work the best
I would really like to thank you for all the information you gave me this my first time doing it I'm I decry Dakota quad and I've learned a lot I'm going to attempt it and I'll come back to you cuz I'm going to follow you and let you know how it went thank you very much
I have a 2000 durango. There are 2 filters on my trans also. I've changed it before and it is time to change it again. It calls for filter and fluid change every 30,000 miles.
I never had any problems!. I start at one corner work to the other lousen. Them all but one lat it sit til it stops. Then let it slowly come down. Then take the last bolt out. EZ PEZ. I Chang my every time I Chang my oil. You get about 5 quarts out at the time. I've never had a tranty go out on me. I have had a grant number of cars trucks bikes I am 65 and single all my life. So I have been able to do what ever I won't to. And one of those things is a love for cars.
Will this help with when I drive on hot days and leave car running eating lunch and then leave the car won’t want to shift Have to force it too kinda but doesn’t say it’s overheating or anything not going into od
Just did a trans fluid and filter with shift solenoid. Only have the one filter on mine. Is this on a specific year or just specific to the trans type?
Depends on the year model... 46 re 45 rhs dont have but like the old 727s you might look into adjusting the bands.. pulled 2 5.9s this week end, black Friday.. 50% the first engine had been out . And way too many bolts were not tightened. The flex plate had been replaced., this vehicle was a 4x4, all those brackets.. the problem with the flex plate... they didnt tighten them up at all I could twist them all with my figers, minor wear.. I'm guessing it may not of driven that long, it was side swiped, One thing I've noticed that to many people use air tools to drop the pan .. and to install, next time leave two bolts on both sides in a few threads then put gour drain pan under one hand hold the pan the other remove 2 bolts from one side lower gently, Then after the fluidd has emptied the pan , drop the other two bolts, lower withh caution, I have friends that lay cardboard down to catch the splater..
they do make a scraper with a handle, mostly for taking stickers off windows but in this case a wire wheel works better to take off old gasket material and you won't cut yourself.
You really look like you know your stuff! Someone over filled my dads truck tranny fluid and the fluid is up above where the curves in the stick are! I was able to syfon alot out...but I still don't feel its good. The truck only has 49000 miles. Should I have the filter and fluid changed? What do you suggest? Im in Phoenix AZ.
It is also handy for fluid maint, I might pump out a qt or 2 every few months and put a new qt or 2 in the mix, never have to get under the truck and get dirty.
My transmission takes like 30 seconds befor it kicks in and when running it won’t switch gears until Toma are super high !! Took off the bottom and the screw on filter was just floating in the oil is that my problem or is it the solenoid
Hey I just bought a Dakota v8 automatic and sometimes It feels like she is stuck in one gear maybe 4th not sure but she goes in to limp mode not letting me pass 2500rpm..and sometimes goes away after restarting the truck..any idea of what it can be?
@@rkttkrJust like the aftermarket bungs for gas cans, I believe I saw somewhere a similar of metal with gaskets & o-rings you bolt on. That said, at 50k or so between changes, it's a minor convenience.
See that black dipstick thingy over there on the right... it's just like a straw. Suck all that fluid out of there, let the drips fall for a few hours, and then you won't make any mess when you drop the pan. ;-)
Now when you said u replaced the seal off camera did you really.....lol idk someone who does not fill a canister filter with fluid seems like the person who would not change a internal seal. Also didn't see a magnet anywhere. Maybe I'm old but I remember magnets being in there and wiping them clean.
I know it comes down to saving every possible penny to the manufacturer. But still, why do trans pans not have a drain plug? I guess that would make too much sense.
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@@kentuckyyankee all right bro I've stayed up too late it's about 4 in the morning my time probably about 6 your time time to get up and get busy all right kitchen the rebound God bless I really think you might like this custom one-of-a-kind stump chair up created peace out God bless catch you on the rebound United We Stand United We Make It Happen
you should start it in Park - no reason to risk injury in neutral - every newer Dodge Trans dipstick says to Check when hot - idling in neutral - that's a daily driver check... not instructions on new fluid circulation - -
I wish I had found your video first. It was definitely the most useful.
'04 Dak 3.7 4x4 ext cab.
1) New transfer case fluid, cool but loud-ish gear whine coming to stops, AT tires only half worn. They were quiet on my silverado. Worry?
2) 3:55 gearing, 15-16 mpg, 190k motor, weakest 6 I've had yet. (Chevy man) Would torque cams kill the mileage even more?
3) Rear diff is open; know of anyplace that sells refurbished LS carriers?
Nice vid, thx!
I like videos that teach the rest of us. Great video.
I absolutely hate it, when transmission fluid goes all over the place. I always install a transmission drain bolt, (on my own vehicles) and have never had a problem with leaks. It's nice to pull the bolt the night before and saves a lot of aggravation the next day. If your drain pan is starting to rust. You really don't have much choice, but to clean it up and paint it. The paint is cheap insurance against pan failure, due to rust. I'm not really a Dodge guy, and never knew that those transmissions come with 2 filters. I appreciated the video, and learned a lot. Thank you.
I have a 99 SLT 4x4 and a 46re i believe and just recently done a filter/fluid change but i only seen one filter, does this video apply to all M.Y? couldnt find much for the 99 specifically, even your filter looks different to mine, mine is square with 3 holes in it. this is my first car too, so i dont know all the ins and outs of dodge's yet but im trying to make sure i do everything as correct as i can and not miss something, like this for example.
Could you please tell me where the torque converter clutch solenoid is on this transmission? My 2002 ram 1500 has that transmission in it!
I'm on a mad hunt to find info on transmission heat sensor? You have any videos on that.. and or solenoid replacement? Your easy to understand in this tutorial! Alot of videos I have found are beyond complicated or just narrated badly 😢 04 Dakota V8
Niki
My grandson and I diagnosed my 04 Dakota hesitations and rough shifting as being the valve body and solenoid.
We replaced them with refurbished units, also both filters, gasket and even a new pan.
Unfortunately, we did not align the shifter the first time, had to pull it off and get that straight.
We got the shifter working, but it is still really hesitant and almost feels like it won't move at all. We haven't done anything further. I'm afraid we could have an issue with the pump and/or the clutch rings.
The original fluid did have very fine iron sludge on the magnet. I figured the amount was low enough to not worry and after 100k miles, could be normal.
Anny ideas or should I bite the bullet and take it to a garage?
*I've added this to my playlist United We Stand RUclipsrs#1*
Keep up the great work oh, God bless bye for now Ken catch you on the rebound
Can a over due fluid change cause the trans fluid temperature light to come on?
Yes. It must be in NEUTRAL, not Park. Chrysler stuff is different. The pump is not going in Park and it will look overfilled.
you are very cool... cool video and helped a lot.... been doing this for years and agree about not being able to make a mess with trans fluid pan drops... it always makes a mess
How's she goin'? I can never change even engine oil without getting it all over everything. You did well to only spill what you did!!! I never knew there were 2 filters in the transmission. Good to know. Thanks for posting!!!
Thanks a ton this made this job 10000000 times easiest
Good deal, glad to hear it!!
I learned early in my career never use rtv or silicone on any tranny part, if it gets inside trans it will likely damage automatic trans 100% of the time
good to know. What do you recommend? The gray stuff?
@@SVMSICE really the only thing you ever would need any sealant on would be the transmission pan and what to do with that is clean it inside and out with brake clean or in a parts washer make sure you have all old gasket material off wire wheel the flange use a little bit of yellow super weather strip adhesive on the pan and then put the gasket in place dropping bolts in the bolt holes so that they stay lined up in a very short matter of time the weather strip adhesive cures to a rubbery consistency keeping it in place and allowing you to very easily put the pan on without the gasket interfering with the operation
Sorry haven't been here for a while. I would recommend the yellow weatherstrip adhesive or second choice would be the black weatherstrip adhesive I haven't seen the grey the only brand I use is 3 m. I think the yellow seems to work the best
I would really like to thank you for all the information you gave me this my first time doing it I'm I decry Dakota quad and I've learned a lot I'm going to attempt it and I'll come back to you cuz I'm going to follow you and let you know how it went thank you very much
I have a 2004 Dakota with the manual 5 speed transmission. Does the oil ever need changing? Thanks.
Yes but I don't know what kind of fluid or how often, you need to find an owners manual
I have a 1999 Dodge Dakota 4x2 3.9. Have you ever done a transmission removal to replace just the seals?
No but it can be done, there are seals all in the trans
Great video. Now let me put into practice what I’ve learned from you. Thanks
Thanks! Good luck!
Is this trans the same as a 2002 3.9L do you know? Thanks
I have a 2000 durango. There are 2 filters on my trans also. I've changed it before and it is time to change it again. It calls for filter and fluid change every 30,000 miles.
It's not any good if it's not messy. Thanks for the video!
Thanks! Very useful instructions!
I never had any problems!. I start at one corner work to the other lousen. Them all but one lat it sit til it stops. Then let it slowly come down. Then take the last bolt out. EZ PEZ. I Chang my every time I Chang my oil. You get about 5 quarts out at the time. I've never had a tranty go out on me. I have had a grant number of cars trucks bikes I am 65 and single all my life. So I have been able to do what ever I won't to. And one of those things is a love for cars.
Thank you for the knowledge I appreciate you too. Gotta get to work on the ole dodge thank you again.
You're Welcome thanks for watching!
Will this help with when I drive on hot days and leave car running eating lunch and then leave the car won’t want to shift Have to force it too kinda but doesn’t say it’s overheating or anything not going into od
Thank you my man very interesting very helpful 👍
Just did a trans fluid and filter with shift solenoid. Only have the one filter on mine. Is this on a specific year or just specific to the trans type?
I would think transmission type
Depends on the year model... 46 re 45 rhs dont have but like the old 727s you might look into adjusting the bands.. pulled 2 5.9s this week end, black Friday.. 50% the first engine had been out . And way too many bolts were not tightened. The flex plate had been replaced., this vehicle was a 4x4, all those brackets.. the problem with the flex plate... they didnt tighten them up at all I could twist them all with my figers, minor wear.. I'm guessing it may not of driven that long, it was side swiped,
One thing I've noticed that to many people use air tools to drop the pan .. and to install, next time leave two bolts on both sides in a few threads then put gour drain pan under one hand hold the pan the other remove 2 bolts from one side lower gently,
Then after the fluidd has emptied the pan , drop the other two bolts, lower withh caution, I have friends that lay cardboard down to catch the splater..
What part of ky you from buddy 🤔
Im currently in Custer KY
Great video 👍. Thanks for the info 2-25-23
i have the same truck same transmission but i need to replace it whats the part number or whats the transmission number to replace it
they do make a scraper with a handle, mostly for taking stickers off windows but in this case a wire wheel works better to take off old gasket material and you won't cut yourself.
You really look like you know your stuff! Someone over filled my dads truck tranny fluid and the fluid is up above where the curves in the stick are! I was able to syfon alot out...but I still don't feel its good. The truck only has 49000 miles. Should I have the filter and fluid changed? What do you suggest? Im in Phoenix AZ.
Wouldn't hurt to change the filters and fluid and get them to the right level, thanks for watching hope that helps
would it help to suck out as much fluid from the tip stick tube before removing the pan?
Sure if you have a way of doing it.
I have a 2001 dodge Dakota and it says trans temp and kicks out of overdrive do you know why it might be doing that and trans isn’t overheating tho???
I'm sorry I don't know what is causing that could be many different things
I just opened mines up and my filter was just floating ? Maybe why it takes while for it to take off ??
Possibly but most likely it's a pump seal
Would’ve like to seen how you put that seal in
Hard to get out but go in easy
Yeah uhmm guess what dude they do it's a folding lockback razor knife you can get at Lowe's or Home Depot. Thanks for the video.
Question I have a 05 with a 4.7 engine with 61k my transmission temp light came on for about 20 seconds then went off would could cause that? Plz
Could be a clogged filter, trans cooler blocked or dirty, many different things
Deb - breeze, that's hilarious!
That boy is country
Lol
That's the French pronunciation.
I always use a small hand pump with a hose down the transmission fill tube to pump out the fluid before removing the pan, a lot less mess.
It is also handy for fluid maint, I might pump out a qt or 2 every few months and put a new qt or 2 in the mix, never have to get under the truck and get dirty.
My transmission takes like 30 seconds befor it kicks in and when running it won’t switch gears until Toma are super high !! Took off the bottom and the screw on filter was just floating in the oil is that my problem or is it the solenoid
I would certainly start by installing the filter properly and fill the fluid to the correct level first before any other repairs
Is it the same transmission on the RT 5.9?
Is this being performed on the 4.7l engine?
Yes
@@kentuckyyankee thank you, i may have to perfom this and also replace that entire valve body. Would you have any idea what this would cost?
@@SicilianSVT I don't know what it would cost.
@@kentuckyyankee ok thanks
Hey I just bought a Dakota v8 automatic and sometimes It feels like she is stuck in one gear maybe 4th not sure but she goes in to limp mode not letting me pass 2500rpm..and sometimes goes away after restarting the truck..any idea of what it can be?
Transmission issues for sure needs to check codes
@@kentuckyyankee ok thanks
Replace the output speed sensor on the transmission
should let it drain longer?
does that thing not have a drain plug on tranny? Are you going to put one on pan while it's off , if it has no plug
No it didn't have one and I did not install one 😔
Couldn't you partially unscrew the pan incrementally less so the pan tips and drains slowly instead of all the bolts at once and it spilling out?
@@TheThugnific3nt Possibly
@kentuckyyankee love the video by the way, super clear and to the point. Gonna do my dodge tomorrow, glad I found it.
@@TheThugnific3nt Thanks! Hope you have good luck!
You will keep getting views as long as autozon3 keeps suggesting the single filter kit for this model. 😂
Nice job !
I appreciate the video man helps a lot
Good deal, thanks for watching!
what year was that dakota transmission
2004
I don't know why auto manufacturers don't put a drain plug in transmission pans. It's ALWAYS a mess!
Company saves money and makes more off the truck
@@kentuckyyankee Then why did they put one on the engine?
@@otpyrcralphpierre1742 Because you change engine oil every 3000 miles or so
@@kentuckyyankee I ALSO change my transmission oil, just not as frequently. Same as radiator fluid.
hello, from central ky
What year is the dakota?
2004
Dodge sells a factory hard gasket for their transmissions. They are reusable and no sealants needed. Just a few bucks more.
Does video apply ti durango's as well ?
I'm sorry but I don't know
If you were concerned about the rusty pan why not replace it with a pan with a drain plug 🤷♂️
I'm too cheap 😂😂
Converting ones transmission oil pan with a drain plug shouldn't be too hard to custom it would seem.
@@rkttkrJust like the aftermarket bungs for gas cans, I believe I saw somewhere a similar of metal with gaskets & o-rings you bolt on.
That said, at 50k or so between changes, it's a minor convenience.
LOL "And guess what, GOOD FOR YOU!".. idk why that had me crackin up!
Because you're a fool! Do you're own video. Let's see how you do it. Punk ass bch.
@@fermon5420 lol who crapped in your corn flakes ... No for real who we after bro
@@natelewis6245 The guy who commented in the video. Not the guy who reacted to a comment....
Would an 89 dodge raider have 2 filters as well?
Doubt it.
What would cause the transmission heat light to come on?
i realize I'm kind of off topic but do anybody know a good website to stream newly released movies online?
@Kameron Turner Lately I have been using flixzone. You can find it by googling :)
Thanks brother great video
You're Welcome!
Didn't see what type of Transmission fluid to use in the Dodge... only thing missed but good info...
ATF+4
Good video fr💪🏽
Very helpful Thank you
You're Welcome!
Hey i take string and tie the gasket through the bolt holes to help keep the gasket aligned
Good tip, thanks!
Ya right i just put the filter on with old filter ring
Thanks! Great video.
You're Welcome thanks for watching!
See that black dipstick thingy over there on the right... it's just like a straw. Suck all that fluid out of there, let the drips fall for a few hours, and then you won't make any mess when you drop the pan. ;-)
Helpful and hilarious!
What year is this Dodge?
2004
@@kentuckyyankee My 98 is only the pan filter 👍🏻
@@BlekSheep_1 I think the spin on is just to collect trash from the cooler
Now when you said u replaced the seal off camera did you really.....lol idk someone who does not fill a canister filter with fluid seems like the person who would not change a internal seal. Also didn't see a magnet anywhere. Maybe I'm old but I remember magnets being in there and wiping them clean.
I keep many secrets I will not share 😂😂
The magnet was covered in the vid near the end.
I know it comes down to saving every possible penny to the manufacturer. But still, why do trans pans not have a drain plug? I guess that would make too much sense.
Some do, but most don't, totally agree!!
Then u wouldn't have to change the filter and gasket lol they just want more money I wish we were all engineers
They weren't expecting it to last that long ....
While you have the pan off drill and set a drain plug in it. Never make a mess again.
Awesome video, thank you....
You're Welcome!
They have a device to hold razor blades but it's the rectangle blades not that shape. I got mine at Dollar Tree actually.
Interesting I will look into it.😀
@@kentuckyyankee I don’t know it I can post a link but I’ll try.
Stanley 28-100 1-3/16" High Visibility Mini Razor blade scraper,yellow,2
Well that’s not a link I guess but copy that into Amazon and you’ll see what I’m talking about
There are also larger ones too but I like those small ones.
@@SVMSICE I'll check it out
Do you guys know what type of oil is it recommended?
Thought it was ATF +4 if you look on your dip stick it will normally tell you
@@kentuckyyankee thank you sooo much sir!!!
Im having shifting issues without engine codes
My 99 is slipping. 2WD V8
Idk if it’s electronic or not. Only 180k
Sounds like time for a rebuild
Cow paddies!.. 😂😂😂😂
How's it going bro I'm new here to your Channel I saw your comment and Grandpa's Workshop it's like you know your stuff look forward to hear from you you might like to check out my custom one-of-a-kind stump chair look forward to hear from you keep up the great work God bless bye for now Ken catch you on the rebound
@@kentuckyyankee all right bro I've stayed up too late it's about 4 in the morning my time probably about 6 your time time to get up and get busy all right kitchen the rebound God bless I really think you might like this custom one-of-a-kind stump chair up created peace out God bless catch you on the rebound United We Stand United We Make It Happen
no drain plug?
churioz26 no
They do it's called a utility knife.
Hello I have a 1993 dodge Dakota 4x4
Dealer saying 98 dakota sport v6 only one filter.
@@organicvids This is a 2004 v8
Isn't it a drain plug on the oil pan?
OK. Thanks
Not all Dakota's use 2 filters, I have a 2wd an it only has 1, you have a 4wd and that's why there's 2
It's called a razor blade scraper
ItCould be helpful guys
Where is the red and black on transmission
Don’t give up your main job! You have a lot to learn. No insult intended, really.
da Bree!!😂😂😂
Minute 10:25
I think it's only the Dakota's with 4WD that have that extra filter.
Very possible Idk
@@kentuckyyankee Not all 4wd Dakotas have Two filters. 42 RE transmissions have only one
Take a hand pump put it down in a dipstick and pump most of it out first that's the first thing they teaching auto mechanic school
thanks
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
you should start it in Park - no reason to risk injury in neutral
- every newer Dodge Trans dipstick says to Check when hot - idling in neutral - that's a daily driver check... not instructions on new fluid circulation - -
LEARN!!! SIPHONE AS MUCH ATF OUT OF THE DIPSTICK PIPE FROM THE TOP!!! GUESS WHAT? NO MESS!!!
Why all the caps and exclamation marks? Did you tell him like 20 times and he still won't listen?
Total bullshit information. It depends what transmission you have in your Dakota. The 42re had only 1 filter
Why ya gotta be a dick brother?
My 1997 dakota or 1998 darango has the second filter .5.2 guess this came out after 98 sometime. Good video though