I just bought a 2001 Roadtrek with a Dodge Ram 3500 chassis. I'd like to drop the pan and change the filter but this won't get the fluid out of the TC. My "97 F-150 had a drain plug in the converter which got the remaining 6 quarts out. I searched to find any info on a plug for this converter and couldn't find any. How many quarts of fluid are in the TC and if I remove the cooler line coming from the tranny can I pump out some fluid by running the motor and add the same amount thru the filler opening as I go? Just a thought.

 

you can do that...but most transmission shops have a machine where the hook up the trans cooler lines to and totally replace the fluid that way. I would recommend this. the other way is risky

 

I know that but they don't like to drop the pan and replace the filter which I want done. I am going to call and request that and see what they charge.

 

Assuming 46RE or RH transmission have them install (or install yourself) Dorman 265-827 transmission pan, Chrysler 2464324AC(re-usable gasket), and a Wix or Mopar transmission filter. . Either disconnect the output hose or add 4 to 5 quarts ATF +4 and drive over and have the transmission fluid fully flushed/changed by any shop you trust.

The Dorman pan is stiffer (less likely to leak in the future) has cooling fins and a drain plug which will simplify future transmission oil changes and the Chrysler gasket can be reused multiple times.

 

thanks for the tip. I'm waiting for the weather to warm up and thought of a way to do it. I think I'm going to drain the pan through the filller tube using my mightyvac and tubing and then drop the pan. I hate making a mess by loosing the bolts and tipping the pan, I always spill a lot. Then I was going to put in a dorman drain plug and refill with the atf+4. I'll do that every 15 to 20,000 mi. My pan looks like the one you referenced so maybe its already been replaced.

 

Get the flush if you want to get it all out. Don't let a lube place do it, they'll screw it up or won't do it at all.


It transfers (displaces) the fluid. You don't want to be blowing or sucking air pockets through your valve body and pump.