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I checked the level in Neutral and… Voila! – the fluid level was almost on Min mark!
Thank you for the knowledgeable posts – I think you just saved a transmission! 🙂
I checked the level in Neutral and… Voila! – the fluid level was almost on Min mark!
Thank you for the knowledgeable posts – I think you just saved a transmission! 🙂
I’m more familiar with GM transmissions. Is there a difference between checking the fluid level in PARK instead of NEUTRAL on a Dodge?
So far so good – there was no excessive metal shavings or sludge in the oil pan although the fluid was black – I’ll attach a few pictures.
The new ATF +4 fluid didn’t “cure” the hard to get in reverse when cold issue – next time we’ll adjust the bands to the service manual specs – we just bought the Chrysler Service Manual. Hope an used transmission doesn’t need different adjustment specs…
I’m more familiar with GM transmissions. Is there a difference between checking the fluid level in PARK instead of NEUTRAL on a Dodge?
So far so good – there was no excessive metal shavings or sludge in the oil pan although the fluid was black – I’ll attach a few pictures.
The new ATF +4 fluid didn’t “cure” the hard to get in reverse when cold issue – next time we’ll adjust the bands to the service manual specs – we just bought the Chrysler Service Manual. Hope an used transmission doesn’t need different adjustment specs…
Thank you Raistian for the very useful info! I will change the fluid/filter this week and let you know what we’ve found in the oil pan.
Meantime I’ve attached a picture with the transmission’s oil pan maybe we can identify the type of transmission on this vehicle.
Many thanks!
Thank you Raistian for the very useful info! I will change the fluid/filter this week and let you know what we’ve found in the oil pan.
Meantime I’ve attached a picture with the transmission’s oil pan maybe we can identify the type of transmission on this vehicle.
Many thanks!
It’s a 3.9L Magnum V6 engine. The transmission code on the plate under the hood says “DGA”. The only thing I know about it is that we have a 3 speed automatic without overdrive in this van.
When it comes to automatic transmission I usually know more about them that many mechanics around here and I don’t know much at all. A good guide for changing the fluid properly / adjusting the bands will go a long way in keeping this van alive.
It’s a 3.9L Magnum V6 engine. The transmission code on the plate under the hood says “DGA”. The only thing I know about it is that we have a 3 speed automatic without overdrive in this van.
When it comes to automatic transmission I usually know more about them that many mechanics around here and I don’t know much at all. A good guide for changing the fluid properly / adjusting the bands will go a long way in keeping this van alive.
Excellent video, thank you!
I will have the mechanic take the starter down for a rebuilt this weekend.
Excellent video, thank you!
I will have the mechanic take the starter down for a rebuilt this weekend.
Thank you Raistian77! I have already ordered the the AT Filter & ATF +4, hope this would fix some of this problem.
Any idea on how we can get as much of the ATF oil changed? This van is in Europe and there aren’t many US-made automatic transmissions around here so we have to explain to the repair shop what and how to do this right.
Thank you Raistian77! I have already ordered the the AT Filter & ATF +4, hope this would fix some of this problem.
Any idea on how we can get as much of the ATF oil changed? This van is in Europe and there aren’t many US-made automatic transmissions around here so we have to explain to the repair shop what and how to do this right.
We have just a basic MAP sensor on this type of engine, I will try and disconnect that/put the engine back in the Open Loop mode to see if that changes anything.
Tried spraying carb cleaner over the engine at a local repair shop – that didn’t take us anywhere. Giving the fire hazard I would rule-out that method completely.
The Scotty-Smoke method seems more effective but we don’t like smoking cigars that much so we need to improvise a machine like this Basic Smoke Machine Video
