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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 08:55 AM
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Frenchy, if you look where your tranny bolts together(the clutch housing and transmission case housing bolt together), there should be a plug a couple of inches in front of there on the bottom of the trans to drain it. The discription in the parts manual just says Plug, screw. Item #2 on page 237 of the parts manual, if you find it.
Good work sleds! When I said I was looking in the Manual I was talking about the Repair Manual which has nothing but torque specs. I didnt think about looking in Parts Manual, but good find, I found it on pages 281-284. I attached a complete break down for ya Frenchy which shows you every part of your trans. including the drain plug (screw - WTF? lol)

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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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thanks guys!

In there does it say how much fluid it needs?
 

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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Frenchy
thanks guys!

In there does it say how much fluid it needs?
If you go to Amsoil's website and look on the top right they have an application guide, they'll helpfully tell you what the capacities are in addition to what type of fluid you need:

CAPACITIES
Engine, with filter..........6.0 quarts[1]
Cooling System, Initial Fill..........16.0 quarts
AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant
Automatic Transmission, 42RLE Initial Fill..........4.0 quarts[2]
Automatic Transmission, 45RFE 2WD Initial Fill..........5.5 quarts[2]
Automatic Transmission, 45RFE 4WD Initial Fill..........6.6 quarts[2]
Automatic Transmission, Total Fill
4 speed 45RFE 4WD..........15.0 quarts
4 speed 45RFE 2WD..........15.0 quarts
4 speed 42RLE..........8.8 quarts
Manual Transmission, Getrag 238..........4.6 pints
Differential, C205F Front..........3.6 pints[3]
Differential, with 8.25 ring gear Rear..........4.2 pints[4]
Differential, with 9.25 ring gear Rear..........4.5 pints[5]
Transfer Case,NV233..........2.3 pints
Transfer Case,NV244..........2.7 pints

1. After refill check oil level.
2. With engine automatic transmission operating temperature, shift through all
gears. Check fluid level in NEUTRAL and add fluid
as needed.
3. Fill to level of fill plug.
4. Fill no higher then 1/4 inch below plug hole.
5. Fill no higher then 5/8 inch below plug hole.

TORQUES
Oil Drain Plug.....25 ft-lbs
Transfer case
Fill Plug.....15-25 ft-lbs
Drain Plug.....15-25 ft-lbs
Manual Transmission Getrag 238
Fill Plug.....37 ft-lbs
Drain Plug.....37 ft-lbs
 
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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um...isn't ATF automatic transmission fluid...

Shouldn't you need gear oil?
 
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 09:36 PM
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Nope, owners manual says ATF+4...
 
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 09:43 PM
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that's weird...

every manual I've changed oil in used gear oil...odd to see hydraulic fluid used for a manual tranny...
 
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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it says it's used so that the transmission shifts smoother...
 
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 09:54 PM
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i hope so...

I'd check for a red tint anyway while draining if it were me. it's viscosity would be pretty obvious compared to motor oil or a 90w gear oil.

good luck.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 10:01 PM
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I know a lot of the neon srt4 boys were switching to ATF+4...

It's what the trans comes with... I just don't like mopar fluids...

rather swap to a different brand...
 
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 10:08 PM
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I've got valvoline ATF full synthetic ATF+4...

says "recommended for Chrysler vehicles.... with shudder protection"
 
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