Transmission Fluid Change
#1
Transmission Fluid Change
I need to do my tranny fluid and have a few questions.
First off, I have a 03' 4x4 1500. Do I need the Deep Pan Filter kit?
Second, Whats a good ATF 4 fluid to use that won't break the bank?
Third, I read a how-to on a DIY transmission flush, but I am very confused on the process. I really just want to change as much fluid as possible without getting too OCD and wasting new fluid.
Can I just pull the return line, start the truck until Fluid stops pumping out, pull the pan, change the filters, bolt everything back up, then fill? How much oil should I expect to pump out?
First off, I have a 03' 4x4 1500. Do I need the Deep Pan Filter kit?
Second, Whats a good ATF 4 fluid to use that won't break the bank?
Third, I read a how-to on a DIY transmission flush, but I am very confused on the process. I really just want to change as much fluid as possible without getting too OCD and wasting new fluid.
Can I just pull the return line, start the truck until Fluid stops pumping out, pull the pan, change the filters, bolt everything back up, then fill? How much oil should I expect to pump out?
#2
I need to do my tranny fluid and have a few questions.
First off, I have a 03' 4x4 1500. Do I need the Deep Pan Filter kit?
Second, Whats a good ATF 4 fluid to use that won't break the bank?
Third, I read a how-to on a DIY transmission flush, but I am very confused on the process. I really just want to change as much fluid as possible without getting too OCD and wasting new fluid.
Can I just pull the return line, start the truck until Fluid stops pumping out, pull the pan, change the filters, bolt everything back up, then fill? How much oil should I expect to pump out?
First off, I have a 03' 4x4 1500. Do I need the Deep Pan Filter kit?
Second, Whats a good ATF 4 fluid to use that won't break the bank?
Third, I read a how-to on a DIY transmission flush, but I am very confused on the process. I really just want to change as much fluid as possible without getting too OCD and wasting new fluid.
Can I just pull the return line, start the truck until Fluid stops pumping out, pull the pan, change the filters, bolt everything back up, then fill? How much oil should I expect to pump out?
Mobile 1 ATF4 is good.
Drop the pan. Clean it out and change the filters. Add a oil drain in the pan. Buy then at the auto part stores. Replace the pan and be careful on tightening the bolts.
Then disconnect the trans line and put it in a bucket and start the truck. Let it pump for a bit. Cut it off and refill the pan. Repeat these steps. Use as many quarts as you want but at around 17, you would have changed out all of the fluid
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You need to look at the pan itself and compare it to the kit. I remember seeing the Dodge flat filter having a page that rambled on about all sorts of different combinations of transmissions/drivetrains/years being one type of pan or the other. The punch line is that you are better off calling Dodge to find out what your truck needs.
Steve
Steve
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