How to Drain Transmission Fluid? (2002 Caravan SE)
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How to Drain Transmission Fluid? (2002 Caravan SE)
I own a 2002 Dodge Caravan SE. I dont have the Owners Manual or a Service Manual unfortunately. I checked out my automatic transmission fluid and found it was low. After adding in some fluid (Canadian Tires / Motomaster brand ATF) i think i may have added too much.
What do i look for underneath the vehicle to drain out some ATF?
And if anyone has a PDF of the Owner's Manual or Service Manual or is looking to sell one let me know
Thanks
What do i look for underneath the vehicle to drain out some ATF?
And if anyone has a PDF of the Owner's Manual or Service Manual or is looking to sell one let me know
Thanks
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FLUID LEVEL AND CONDITION CHECK
NOTE: Only transmission fluid of the type labeled Mopar ATF+4 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) should be used in this transaxle.
FLUID LEVEL CHECK
The transmission sump has a fluid level indicator (dipstick) to check oil similar to most automatic transmissions. It is located on the left side of the engine. Be sure to wipe all dirt from dipstick handle before removing.
The torque converter fills in both the P Park and N Neutral positions. Place the selector lever in P Park to be sure that the fluid level check is accurate. The engine should be running at idle speed for at least one minute, with the vehicle on level ground. At normal operating temperature 82° C (180° F), the fluid level is correct if it is in the HOT region on the oil level indicator (Fluid Level Indicator). The fluid level should be within the COLD region of the dipstick at 27° C (80° F) fluid temperature.
If yo have overfilled the trans, you can suck some fluid out with a pump and the hose that goes with the pump.
NOTE: Only transmission fluid of the type labeled Mopar ATF+4 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) should be used in this transaxle.
FLUID LEVEL CHECK
The transmission sump has a fluid level indicator (dipstick) to check oil similar to most automatic transmissions. It is located on the left side of the engine. Be sure to wipe all dirt from dipstick handle before removing.
The torque converter fills in both the P Park and N Neutral positions. Place the selector lever in P Park to be sure that the fluid level check is accurate. The engine should be running at idle speed for at least one minute, with the vehicle on level ground. At normal operating temperature 82° C (180° F), the fluid level is correct if it is in the HOT region on the oil level indicator (Fluid Level Indicator). The fluid level should be within the COLD region of the dipstick at 27° C (80° F) fluid temperature.
If yo have overfilled the trans, you can suck some fluid out with a pump and the hose that goes with the pump.
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From now on i will be paying more attention to what i put into my vehicle.
Again, the ATF fluid looked low to me so i added some Motomaster ATF (Link) -- Dextron II / Dexron III / Mercon. Now with what you said I'm concerned about the "mixture"; the original ATF+4 within the engine + what i put in.
I can remove the excess fluid with a pump as you suggested but with this type of mixture should i explore a complete flush instead?
Your thoughts.
Again, the ATF fluid looked low to me so i added some Motomaster ATF (Link) -- Dextron II / Dexron III / Mercon. Now with what you said I'm concerned about the "mixture"; the original ATF+4 within the engine + what i put in.
I can remove the excess fluid with a pump as you suggested but with this type of mixture should i explore a complete flush instead?
Your thoughts.
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How much wrong fluid did yo add?
I would do like Dodge said and drain and refill, you can also add a drain plug to make it easier to change, you can do it yourself or do simier to me
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/dodge-c...rain-plug.html
I would do like Dodge said and drain and refill, you can also add a drain plug to make it easier to change, you can do it yourself or do simier to me
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/dodge-c...rain-plug.html
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to much tranny fluid .the easyest way to get the extra out is the same way you put it
I own a 2002 Dodge Caravan SE. I dont have the Owners Manual or a Service Manual unfortunately. I checked out my automatic transmission fluid and found it was low. After adding in some fluid (Canadian Tires / Motomaster brand ATF) i think i may have added too much.
What do i look for underneath the vehicle to drain out some ATF?
And if anyone has a PDF of the Owner's Manual or Service Manual or is looking to sell one let me know
Thanks
What do i look for underneath the vehicle to drain out some ATF?
And if anyone has a PDF of the Owner's Manual or Service Manual or is looking to sell one let me know
Thanks
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