Hey y'all. New Dodge owner here...bought my first 4x4 in 1991 and have owned one ever since, just traded my built 93 Jeep Wrangler for an '03 Durango SXT 4.7 Liter 4x4 and am completely in love with my new rig. I have had an S10 Blazer, a K5 Blazer, a Cherokee, 2 Wranglers, and an Isuzu Rodeo; and this is by far my favorite of all of them.

I have already replaced the nasty air filter left by the previous owner, and I plan on changing the oil and doing a drain and fill on the radiator this weekend.

Can someone tell me the oil capacity of the 4.7 Liter? I have done a google search but all I can find are guys arguing over whether it takes 5.5 or 6...

Also wondering if someone can point me in the direction of the drain plug for the radiator. This Dodge engine is set up a little differently than my old Jeep's.

Lastly is there a trick to getting the codes from the "Check engine" light? I read somewhere about clicking on/ off with the ignition 5 times or something.... Anyone know the trick?

Thanks in advance for the help.

 

Not sure if it's in the same place on the 03's radiator, but my drain plug is on the lower right corner if I remember correctly.

To check the codes I believe it's ON (not start), OFF, ON, OFF, ON.

 

Thanks... is there any way to access the drain plug without removing the splash guard?

 

SPECIFICATIONS - FLUID CAPACITIES
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
FUEL TANK 25 U.S. Gallons (95 Liters)****
ENGINE OIL
4.7L - with Filter 5.7L (6.0 qts.)
5.9L - with Filter 4.7L (5.0 qts.)
COOLING SYSTEM
4.7L 12.6L (13.3 qts.)***
4.7L with rear heat 13.4L (14.1 qts.)***
5.9L 15.5L (16.3 qts.)***
5.9L with rear heat 16.3L (17.2 qts.)***
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Service Fill - 46RE 3.8L (4.0 qts)
O-haul Fill - 46RE 9.1-9.5L (19-20 pts)
Service Fill - 545RFE 2WD - 5.2 L (11 pts.)
4WD - 6.2 L (13 pts.)
O-haul Fill - 545RFE 13.33L (28.0 pts.)
Dry fill capacity Depending on type and size of internal cooler, length and inside diameter of cooler lines, or use of an auxiliary cooler, these figures may vary. (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/AUTOMATIC/FLUID - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
TRANSFER CASE
NV133 1.18L (2.5 pts.)
NV233 1.18L (2.5 pts.)
NV244 1.35L (2.85 pts.)
FRONT AXLE
C205F 1.66L (3.5 pts.)
REAR AXLE
8 1/4 in. 2.1L (4.4 pts.)**
9 1/4 in. 2.3L (4.9 pts.)**
**When equipped with Trac-lok, include 118 ml (4 oz.) of Limited Slip Additive.
*** Includes 0.9L (1.0 qts.) for coolant reservoir.
****Nominal refill capacities are shown. A variation may be observed from vehicle to vehicle due to manufacturing tolerance and refill procedure.
Power Steering
Power steering fluid capacities are dependent on engine/chassis options as well as steering gear/cooler options. Depending on type and size of internal cooler, length and inside diameter of cooler lines, or use of an auxiliary cooler, these capacities may vary.