Dodge Caravan Chrysler Town and Country Transmission filter change
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2023
- Dodge Caravan Chrysler Town and Country Transmission filter change
This is a simple change that can save you big money if it works.
Changing the filter out can restore the fluid flow in the transmission that may be the problem you are having. I will show you how easy it is to replace the transmission filter by watching the Vid.
Dodge caravan and the Chrysler town and country have the same engine for the most part.
Good luck.
Purchased a 2012 T/C with 25K mi. in 2013. Dealer said tranny fluid change at 120K and I said YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING! It is a documented topic, but at 75K I had dealer replace filter and fluid. It was done at 36K as well and I plan on doing it every 50K in line with my goal of taking excellent care of our vehicles. This is our 3rd Chrysler van with having 306K on the previous Dodge GrandCaravan before a wreck took it out. The 3.6 is an excellent motor, but all things need excellent maintenance. Nice video.
This was a great tutorial. The only thing i would add is that when you first start the vehicle up after the fluid has been added, you should run the transmission selector in the car through all the gears slowly, stopping at each gear for acouple seconds. You need to give the new fluid time to fill all the appropriate chambers/selinoids before backing it off the ramps. That's why you had that hissing sounds that eventually went away.
BIG WARNING - Dodge Grand Caravan SE 2010, 3.3L engine - Although I thank you for this video and for giving me the courage to do this myself, I was mortified at the DIY garage when I realized AFTER dropping the transmission oil pan that my pan + gasket assembly was NOT the same as in your video. Hence, the parts I had ordered did not fit. My pan is about twice the size as the gasket ordered and the filter is made of metal and snaps on without screws. I was extremely lucky that the DIY garage had a deal with a local parts store who delivered the right parts, because if not, I would've been in serious trouble.
You dhould always verify vehicle fitment on parts prior to ordering. Sure they all have a 62TE transmission but they all have different iterations.
Yeah, lesson learned. I just wanted to forewarn other potential DIYers.
THANK YOU!!! I called a few shops, they said I needed a rebuild for $4400. Found your video that described my issues so decided to give it a shot. Van is now back to normal. Your video made me feel confident to do the repair (I've only ever myself done brakes and oil changes). YOU'RE A LIFESAVER!
Every mechanic shop are no longer about the customer but about how they can rip you off some way, some how. This is why they lose customers by the minute, they still have enough poor souls out there who got no choice but to trust them, like women or elderly or the guy who does not know anything mechanical or do not want to get his hands dirty, so thanks to tutorials like this one there is hope. I am in the start part of process of rebuilding our 2015 Town and Country after my daughter hydro locked engine in a local storm last summer, Mopar lifetime warranty and progressive insurance full cover denied coverage after dealer quote the repair close to 12K, that engine was actually replaced already once when the car had 59000 miles due to a spun bearing, costed me $100.00 at the time, now this time around they just wont cover it, my daughter did not drove intentionally through water, she was caught in a flood so they all told me to total the car, I smiled and replied "sure" that is how I am taking it apart and doing it myself, not my first rodeo rebuilding an engine, my second one so why not? When you say " you can fix that" that is absolutely right!
I replaced pan with one with drain bolt. 40 $ ~ then new filter. Cleaned magnet. Measured how much fluid came out and put back in same amount of mopar brand fluid. Around 65k miles. Oh mine is 2015 grand caravan. Then 2yrs/20k miles later, drained and refilled. 90k now and so far no issues.
My mother as had one's from 84, 87, 91, 04,06 and 10 she had Grand Caravans and a couple of Town and county's and I got my first 06 Grand Caravan and we loved them all.
I just picked up a loaded 2011 town and country for $500 sold as is bad trans. Changed the filter and it was good to go.
You can also get a pan with a drain plug, makes future changes much easier.
Thank Bud! I used to work at Daimler-Chrysler ITP4 plant that was the largest manufacturing facility of your 62TE transmission. This tranny is by far the largest transmission project Chrysler has ever produced. It is a good transmission but only if it is routinely serviced exactly the way you are doing it. There are two things that will kill the 62TE. Heat and contamination,so keep them cool and clean. Use Mopar full synth fluid (don't mess around with these other fluids. put Mopar in...). Reset the TCM each time. If you don't have a scan tool, take the battery leads off and touch them together for 5 minutes and that will do it. These things and just drive cool and don't race the hell out of them. If you live in Az or Tx keep that cooler nice and clean and you can get 400,000 miles out of it like I got in my minivan. It had 416,000 when I sold it and it still ran great!.
Is the Mopar Full Synth Fluid the same as the ATF+4?? If i go to the Chrysler parts counter, what do i ask the guy for? Mopar Full Synth transmission fluid??
Why do you have to Reset the TCM???
I have found it to be good practice after performing any service to a transmission. Over time, the TCM's adaptive learning functions can become corrupted, which can lead to poor shifting, transmission slippage, and other issues. If the tranny feels like it may be slipping after this fluid service, you have eliminated the possibility of it being linked to any learned behaviors. It is my advice and I think it is good to ask 'why' but it is certainly not anything that has to be done.
@@Jeff_Seely I would have to agree with your statements. It's very good practice to do a TCM reset. And i like how you explained that if you don't have a electronic tool to reset the unit, you can do it the "old fashion" way of just touching the cables together. Your advice is very sound and much appreciated. Especially since you built these transmissions when they were new.
@@klwthe3rd Thanks!!! And wanna help if I can.
Little recommendation for the replacement ATF, measure what you removed. And replace an equal amount. Can't go wrong there. For an added piece of mind, have a shop check the level for you afterward, just in case the filter absorbs a certain amount that's unaccounted for.
This vehicle should have a magnet in its pan. Between the lack of a magnet and the silicon gasket, it looks like someome replaced this already. Magnet is important to collect the tiny metallic shavings over time..
You are spot on -- we never found a magnet.
Round magnet most important thing for transmission
Put 4 magnets in, 1 in each corner
I don't know why there was no magnet, but 62TEs come from the factory with silicon gaskets. I just did mine today and it was silicon and had never been serviced.
Also take out the oil dipstick and use the opposite side of stick and mark cold at 10mm and hot at 40mm. You can then use that for checking transmission fluid level.
Beautiful video. 5 stars
I added 5 quarts to start and checked the fluid over a few days. I used the oil dipstick and basically you dont want to be higher than the letter a in safe from the dipstick. Measure with car on and warm. Ended up adding close to 6 quarts total
Good to know ----thanks
Great information ❤
What a great video ty
Thank you for the Video brother, I will try this on my 2013 Chrysler Town and Country. it has a leak that seems to be in the same area, the seals look pretty bad on,
Careful! You might want to research "oil filter housing". Those are at the top of the v on the engine. It is very common for those to leak and drip down the side of the tranny. It looks like a tranny leak but its coming from that part.
Thanks for sharing and helping others from getting scammed. Good quality video and good job sir! Just FYI, the factory uses rtv for the pan installation and the factory service manual states to use rtv when servicing. Doesn't really matter as a gasket works fine as you've shown. I've done the service twice now on our 2016 t&c with now near 150k, not a single issue with of the transmission. Service is key to keeping any car alive.
Thanks for the feedback
nice
You don't have a magnet in your tray. This is an additional “filter” against metal particles and a wear indicator.
My 2018 leaked with gasket after bolts were torqued 12 ft pounds. Drained and cleaned everything and used Mopar RTV. No leak now
You over torqued them that's why it leaked, 7ft lbs only
Thanks guys I’m going to change mine
Great --- I hope it solves your problem. I did my Town and Country 2+ years ago and it is still working.
Hi that's a good video but you missing the magnet transmission pan
Hard to believe you didn't mess up your drive with that drain pan
How is the transmission going on both yours and your friend's? Interested in knowing. I only use the recommended mopar atf +4 but was wondering about the other brands and how they do. Appreciate any info. Good video
Mine is still working --- over 2 years.
The factory uses silicone on the trans and the oil pan.
did you know there is just as much fluid in the torque converter that is left still in?
Great job! The only concern I have is there is no magnet in the bottom of that pan. Most Dodge/Chrysler transmissions that are in those Caravans have a circular magnet in the lower side of the pan by the little dimple. I'm wondering if the previous owner changed the filter and took that magnet out and didn't put it back. I'm not entirely sure its needed, just curious not seeing one in there.
You are totally correct I noticed when doing the job there was no magnet --- I should have mention it.
looks like your magnet is missing this is a sign someone else was there before you.
Where is the magnet that goes into the pan.
i have a 2009 chrysler town and country with the 3.8 litre V-6 with the 62TE transmission. a couple of weeks ago it went into limp mode and the check engine light came on and it would not shift anymore into the higher gears. i think its stuck in 2 or 3rd gear. i do not believe it has ever had the fluid changed or the filter. the engine has over 200.000 miles on it. when i disconnect the negative terminal that will take it out of limp mode but for just a few miles then the engine lite comes back on and it is stuck in the lower gears again. i am going to change the trans fluid and filter and hope that works. what do you think ? will it help ? when its out of limp mode it shifts just fine.
I have the same issue DID IT WORK?
How did it work???
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Does the cap on the transmission fill screw in or push in?
screw in.
60k if you tow or use "commercially", 120k if you just drive light duty.
I had took a car to a trans shop said oh u need a rebuild so took it to another shop they wanted to do more diagnosis they wasn't condemning trans so I decided to put a new battery in car as the car had original bad battery causing trans issues after replacing battery no more issues drove Impala another 29k.Alot of places wanna do a flush when you only want a filter and pan fluid change to get more $$ out of you.
Mechanics are full of 💩
Did your check engine light come on and if so did you get any codes like p1745?
Why would he get an engine code?
Did'nt change the seal for the new filter, and did'nt see a magnet.....
Did you just reinstall that new gasket dry? Is that how this is supposed to be done? Thanks
Good Call --- Yes a new gasket --- alway use a new gasket if you can.
@vortextricking6849 I wanted to know if you put anything on it before install? Like some new ATF or RTV or (even AXLE GREASE IF YOU CAN BELIEVE ONE GUY SAID)... lol. It looked like you installed it "dry". Thanks for what you do!
Will This Solve My P0731 code on my 2015 Chrysler Town & Country Touring 3.6 v6 flex fuel with 193,800 miles?
Did it fix your car? I have same code on 2019 dodge grand caravan
Silicone on these means it was factory.
Drain this twice or 3 times to get all old fluid out
Garages are trained Robbers.
Looks like motor oil (black); not ATF (red).
I MADE IT 163K ON MY 2017 CARAVAN
Fuckin great, thanks!
Damn I’m 144 I think imma do mind before I have to pay 3k for a transmission job