Thanks so much for your time and information. My 2014 Town & Country has 194,000 miles on it. I had to replace the leaking, PLASTIC, oil filter / cooler assembly at 122,000 miles. Now I found my current driveway puddle has shifted to the left and I found a slight leak at the transmission housing. I used your technique and added about a quart of ATF, Level was low and now it's good. This van runs great and gets me 27 mpg on the highway. I'll take a stow n go minivan as a utility vehicle any day.
This is no joke one of the best ideas I have seen on CZcams, thank you for sharing! One more reason for us to keep our old cars to avoid nonsense like no dipsticks...
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow I bet if an aftermarket company made a dipstick for these so it could be checked like a normal transmission and sold it for $20 or so they would make a fortune.
Dude! Youre awesome! I just hate youtubers that talk sh** and make out of 2 min movie a 25 min narration about nonsens! THE BEST! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!
A huge thank you again and what the hell was Chrysler thinking of when they didn't put a dipstick they want to know why they have all this problem with transmission maybe it has with the fact that nobody can check their damn fluid thank you you're a lifesaver 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I have had a 2009 Chrysler T&C since 2013 and checking transmission fluid level has been a deep mystery till now! Especially appreciate looking at that tang inside the transmission that the dipstick bottoms out on. That picture was worth a 1,000 words. Appreciate you, thanks.
I watch these broadcasts with my great nephew. He's discovered the Automobile as a hobby , I do my best to get on the garage floor with him and teach all I can remember, and has introduced me to this whole plethora of modernity as I pass on practical and technical skills to him . I went to work for Plymouth after I came home from Korea , and I retired from the Old North Assembly plant before Plymouth was Idled . Throughout my career of over 30 years I liked to believe the men of my generation, that we were all trying to leave behind a legacy that was worthy of praise by developing and building quality Automobiles that wouid continue to become more cost effective, efficient and reliable . I see more and more that we failed to leave that to the future generations. We really did try , I'm very sorry it came to this . Shame on us .
That's really awesome that you spend time showing him some skills! I have to say I'm still mad at my father for never showing me any craftsmanship or mechanical skills. He was a master automobile technician but didn't show me anything.(though that is partly due because my parents got divorced when I was 10) It wasn't until I got into mini bikes and dirt bikes that I really started learning about mechanics. You're doing it right! Get them started early and he will be thanking you the rest of his entire life. Whether he does it as a career or if it's just the fact that he possesses that useful skill set.
And yeah it's really a shame to see the low quality of American Automobiles these days. But it's not the workers fault. Corporate greed and the EPA and all that stuff...
NoNonsenseKnowHow Well thank you , your a very knowledgeable technician and you teach at a very good pace for people . You should consider working a few days a week at a technical school or community college . I wouid have hired you at the drop of a half dollar. I think the best men to build and maintain Automobiles are the ones who have genuine passion for them and you certainly enjoy your work .. you also help me teach my nephew , sometimes I have trouble remembering things and your videos and 5 or 6 other fellas who broadcast here help me save a lot of time going through all the Assembly and service manuals I've procured over my creer . what would take maybe hours to look up , you men provide in seconds , what a great time we live in . Keep em rolling fellas .
@@1979mackdriver thanks for all the kind words man! I definitely appreciate the input. If I had opportunity to work every technical school. I would certainly Jump On It.
Dude! Not sure why Chrysler decided to get rid of easy access trans refill let alone a dipstick that tells the levels of fluid, without having to purchase an insanely expensive part but thanks for explaining in perfect detail what I can do to bypass that tool. Keep up the great work.
Yeah it's stupid that they got rid of it. The special dipstick is actually a lot cheaper now than when I made this video. There is a link to one on Amazon in the description of this video I think they're like 10 bucks
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow I did just look it up and you're right. For about $10 to $15 on Amazon, you can pick one up. That's a much better price and to be honest I'll probably pick one up just to have at that price. Thanks for all your help.
No problem at all man! If you want to support my channel, click on my latest video and let it play through. Helps me out huge. Even if you don't watch it. Thanks man!
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow By the way, I'm having a hard time finding how much transmission fluid my 2016 Grand Caravan R/T takes. Yes, it's the 3.6 litter. I could look in the manual but I'm inside researching on the computer and it seems that everyone has a different answer. Could you tell me how much, please? Thanks for all your help.
Yeah Eric at South Main Auto is definitely on point! I'm not sure where he originally found this method, or if he came up with it himself but it certainly works great!
For you to give credit to Eric O., who is among my top favorite mechanics on CZcams, tells me a lot about your integrity! You are terrific! Just for that, I am going to subscribe..... Done!
The short lived oil lines started with G.M. in the late 80 s , I don t miss having to buy all the latest and greatest diagnostic tools that some engineer says I needed to stay in business . Good vid
Yeah I agree with you on that. Those crimps are guaranteed to fail and leak. I'm into simple Vehicles myself as well. That's why I drive a 1996 Dodge Ram Cummins
Yeah man thanks for the 62TE update. Updating the 62T video. Awesome innovation by yourself and Eric the car guys hack. This backyard non-tech will honer you by celebrating with an ice cold beer later!
I just bought a 2009 grand caravan with the transmission problem. after it warms up it don't move. I think its only low. with this video I now can check it. This was very helpful. THANK you
Thank you for the feedback and comment! Really appreciate it. Glad to hear the video helped and hopefully she runs good with some more fluid! The trans cooler lines are very common to leak on these
Awesome video man!! I have a Dodge Journey and was pissed when I couldn’t check the fluid level!! Thanks so much for this video!! 🤘🏼👍🏼 subscribed for sure!!!
Yes thank you Chrysler for getting rid of the dipstick. Like everything else you get rid of things on your Van's that were useful or make some things worse than your older models.
I have changed my 2014's every year, just due to the fact that we haul 2 jetski's on a modified Yamaha jetboat trailer (heavy) to Barkley, every weekend in the summer, 78 miles one way. I just marked my dipstick with this info (and GREAT info it is!). But....I wonder if the STAR information is incorrect, because I always get 5 quarts during extraction, and always put 5 back in. NOW.....checking COLD with the oil dipstick, it is right at the bottom of the BEND attribute in the dipstick (the little squiggly bend). I been turning wrenches pro for over 20 years, and this is kinda funny, as I have noticed other MFG's have been using no tranny dipsticks since these "squiggly" bends have been showing up on these newer dipsticks in FWD vehicles. Great video! Keep on wrenchin'!!!
Thank you very much for showing that I have a 2013 Dodge Grand caravan 3.6 and when I looked down I go dealer plug only are they kidding if they cut back and prices for a dipstick what else did they cut back on it's really starting to scare me a little bit but thank you for your help I'm definitely going to follow it 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I cant believe there wasn't a stick in my car. I had an issue and was without my computer. I needed to check my level and could not find the dip stick. Now I know why. Thanks for your tip. I am going outside to try it right now!!!
I just watched one video that said to buy that "dipstick tool" you mentioned. Another video showed manufacturer procedure that would take two days to preform. I thought about using a coat hanger or similar, but using the oil dipstick? Simple genius!!! K.I.S.S. KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID 👍. Gonna try this today!
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow how much transmission fluid does it take for a 2016 town and county van we though 5 quarts but i ran over a rock and tore 1 of my -pans up all the fluid drained out we put new pan on have put 7 quarts in and still not showing on stick like you say here can you tell me how many it takes
Manual for my 2014 T&C says service trans at 120 K, but I'm thinkin' that's stretching it. I replace the spark plugs at 100 K like the book says, so that's a good time to do the trans fluid as well. While I'm at it, I'll R&R the serpentine belt, as well ...
You provided a great $$ saving tip with the oil dipstick idea. Unfortunately my 2013 Charger 3.6 VVT 8 speed transmission BR45 has only a "fill plug" - no transmission fill tube.
That was awesome..... thank you for that excellent video. Even I understood everything. I love your videos. You get to the point quickly and it is so easy to understand...
Hi, I'm Jhonny from New York. Congratulations on your work and the impeccable, technical, specific and professional way in which you work and explain everything. You are very intelligent and fine in your work and in the way you explain everything and how you do everything, you are a true high-level and high-end mechanic that today are not very common, I like it very much. continue like this and thank you very much. Now I want to ask you which 2009 Chrysler town country engine is the best, the 3.8l or the 4.0l. I wait your answer. thank you very much and God bless you
Finally some one explained to usterstand, liked. Ill have to convert from mm to inches indor to get my measurements with my imperial measuring tape, buts ok. Thanks.....
Many cars now don't have dipsticks. Owners for those that have caps that have straight access to the pan should do this BEFORE they need service. Use your oil dipstick and mark it by checking the level when the car is new. One mark for cold and one for hot. Now you're all set!
Man THANK YOU ! I was wondering what was up with my trans and no dip stick . Seems like they are imitating Mercedes Benz on that "no dipstick" and the Same Type of Key . Is this the same on RAM C/V looks IDENTICAL to the caravan and town and country but its the CARGO one . Has no back seats . Thanks. Wondering if its the same on 2012 RAM CARGO VAN . Identical body to Caravan .
When I check my transmission fluid in my 2010 there is more transmission fluid showing on the dipstick when it's cold than when the engine is running which seems the opposite of what happens in your video. About two inches showing on the dipstick when cold but when running less than half an inch.
I just bought a 2012 Chrysler T&C and I am going to mark my oil dipstick to check Trans fluid, great idea. Also, I want to change my engine oil filter between oil changes and was wondering will the filter be full of oil when I do that? Thanks.
Usually if you drain the oil first, the filter cavity will empty as you crack the threads loose and break the seal. On some Vehicles I've seen that they do Stay full though. It's supposed to have a drain valve in the bottom of it though that automatically drains the cavity. Hope this helps and thanks for the comment
If you have no leaks you dont have to check the fluid level, You have to know the temperature of the fluid to ajust the right level accordingly with the shart .Many peoples overfill the transmission causing foaming and leaks
We have a 2012 Chrysler 300 and we cant start our vehicle to check the transmission fluid. Battery is fully charged. We cant locate the transmission dipstick tube.
Malchik Blue The only fiat cars are the Cherokee, Compass and Renegade! Those are junk Fiat/Jeeps! The other vehicles are all American. I’ll take a couple of easily replaceable leaky lines any day.
Yeah a lot of Manufacturers don't even have the tube on there anymore and you have to check it with a scan tool or from underneath. At least Chrysler left the tube in place on these 62te
Thanks for the sub man and glad to hear the video helped you out! Ever have an automotive question, feel free to comment on any of my videos and I'll be sure to get back to you.
Where that chart could be dowloaded from? Just replaced the flax plate and decided to change the trans oil as well but I might have need more that usual trans oil change amount since torque converter also drained.
awesome! another video I just saw was named "how to check trans fluid level in a journey, however he went on to say that you cant actually measure it. So why name the video "how to check your trans fluid level "? wtf. awesome video man
I just checked mine it's is a perfect color but barely a quarter inch measures on the do stick I bought should have watch your video first could have saved $15. May I ask what happens if you power day over fill by a little I was told there's a over flow and would burn out is that true ty in advance I didn't do it yet
I'm not sure off hand either. You would have to do a little research to see. If the dipstick is bottoming out before contacting the plate in the transmission then this video will probably not work for you. Sorry I couldn't be of more help
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow Based on all the satisfied people here, you should put up a donation link. If you continue to give advice you can probably retire from the actual mechanic work. P.S. if it works I expect a 10% idea fee!
@@Phonetec-Services there is a donation link at the bottom of the description and also on my CZcams main page. I've got one or two before, but it's pretty rare. Appreciate the input though!
@@Phonetec-Services also, if you shop on Amazon through any of the links on my pages I get a small percentage of the entire sale. So if you feel like supporting me, and you shop on Amazon, consider it. Thanks! :)
Thank you!!!! The real dipsticks are the auto manufacturers for getting rid of the transmission dipsticks.
Pretty ridiculous.
That's for damn sure! Aluminum and plastic motors, crooks. You get less for way more these days!
Lmao 🤣😂😂😆🤣🤣
Ikr😮😮
I’d work with this dude. He’s smarter than any dodge engineer on the planet right now.
He’s not that smart. He said he’s working on a 2014 town and country. He’s not. That’s a dodge.
Thanks so much for your time and information. My 2014 Town & Country has 194,000 miles on it. I had to replace the leaking, PLASTIC, oil filter / cooler assembly at 122,000 miles. Now I found my current driveway puddle has shifted to the left and I found a slight leak at the transmission housing. I used your technique and added about a quart of ATF, Level was low and now it's good. This van runs great and gets me 27 mpg on the highway. I'll take a stow n go minivan as a utility vehicle any day.
Holy shit... a transmission video thats straight to the point? You deserve a fn medal of honor 🎖
Oh and thank you for your "service" haha
This is no joke one of the best ideas I have seen on CZcams, thank you for sharing! One more reason for us to keep our old cars to avoid nonsense like no dipsticks...
Couldn't agree with you more! Although it's nice that they at least left the dipstick tube on there
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow I bet if an aftermarket company made a dipstick for these so it could be checked like a normal transmission and sold it for $20 or so they would make a fortune.
Compliments to Eric O. He's the man.
Heck yeah man! South Main Auto channel is great!
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow Agreed ! The only workshop with an inhouse restaurant i know LOL
Dude! Youre awesome! I just hate youtubers that talk sh** and make out of 2 min movie a 25 min narration about nonsens! THE BEST! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!
A huge thank you again and what the hell was Chrysler thinking of when they didn't put a dipstick they want to know why they have all this problem with transmission maybe it has with the fact that nobody can check their damn fluid thank you you're a lifesaver 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I have had a 2009 Chrysler T&C since 2013 and checking transmission fluid level has been a deep mystery till now! Especially appreciate looking at that tang inside the transmission that the dipstick bottoms out on. That picture was worth a 1,000 words. Appreciate you, thanks.
Eric at South main is a very smart and diligent. It's nice to see you gave him kudos for that.
Absolutely man! This is basically the version for someone who is in a jam and needs to get it figured out real quick.
I watch these broadcasts with my great nephew. He's discovered the Automobile as a hobby , I do my best to get on the garage floor with him and teach all I can remember, and has introduced me to this whole plethora of modernity as I pass on practical and technical skills to him . I went to work for Plymouth after I came home from Korea , and I retired from the Old North Assembly plant before Plymouth was Idled . Throughout my career of over 30 years I liked to believe the men of my generation, that we were all trying to leave behind a legacy that was worthy of praise by developing and building quality Automobiles that wouid continue to become more cost effective, efficient and reliable . I see more and more that we failed to leave that to the future generations. We really did try , I'm very sorry it came to this . Shame on us .
That's really awesome that you spend time showing him some skills! I have to say I'm still mad at my father for never showing me any craftsmanship or mechanical skills. He was a master automobile technician but didn't show me anything.(though that is partly due because my parents got divorced when I was 10) It wasn't until I got into mini bikes and dirt bikes that I really started learning about mechanics. You're doing it right! Get them started early and he will be thanking you the rest of his entire life. Whether he does it as a career or if it's just the fact that he possesses that useful skill set.
And yeah it's really a shame to see the low quality of American Automobiles these days. But it's not the workers fault. Corporate greed and the EPA and all that stuff...
NoNonsenseKnowHow
Well thank you , your a very knowledgeable technician and you teach at a very good pace for people . You should consider working a few days a week at a technical school or community college . I wouid have hired you at the drop of a half dollar. I think the best men to build and maintain Automobiles are the ones who have genuine passion for them and you certainly enjoy your work .. you also help me teach my nephew , sometimes I have trouble remembering things and your videos and 5 or 6 other fellas who broadcast here help me save a lot of time going through all the Assembly and service manuals I've procured over my creer . what would take maybe hours to look up , you men provide in seconds , what a great time we live in . Keep em rolling fellas .
@@1979mackdriver thanks for all the kind words man! I definitely appreciate the input. If I had opportunity to work every technical school. I would certainly Jump On It.
Dude! Not sure why Chrysler decided to get rid of easy access trans refill let alone a dipstick that tells the levels of fluid, without having to purchase an insanely expensive part but thanks for explaining in perfect detail what I can do to bypass that tool. Keep up the great work.
Yeah it's stupid that they got rid of it. The special dipstick is actually a lot cheaper now than when I made this video. There is a link to one on Amazon in the description of this video I think they're like 10 bucks
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow I did just look it up and you're right. For about $10 to $15 on Amazon, you can pick one up. That's a much better price and to be honest I'll probably pick one up just to have at that price. Thanks for all your help.
No problem at all man! If you want to support my channel, click on my latest video and let it play through. Helps me out huge. Even if you don't watch it. Thanks man!
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow By the way, I'm having a hard time finding how much transmission fluid my 2016 Grand Caravan R/T takes. Yes, it's the 3.6 litter. I could look in the manual but I'm inside researching on the computer and it seems that everyone has a different answer. Could you tell me how much, please? Thanks for all your help.
Dude, I just bought a town and country and saw a couple scratches on the back of the oil dipstick. Now I know why they are there!!! Thx so much!!!
What are the lengths on the dipstick. Mine shows it at 2 inches7
Sounds like the previous owner was up on their transmission maintenance. How has it held up since you bought it?
Fantastic! Great job. No BS. Thanks for getting straight to the point. I'm a fan!
Thx for giving credit where due to sma, Eric is my favorite youtube mechanic. Thanks also for your video very quick and concise
Yeah Eric at South Main Auto is definitely on point! I'm not sure where he originally found this method, or if he came up with it himself but it certainly works great!
BeerKeg Garage - I love his (Eric) sense of humor
Very helpful and practical. ...and quick. Great job. No thanks to Chrysler for ditching the dipstick!
You are a lifesaver!! Thank you sooo much. Saved me from buying that "special dipstick "
No problem man, excellent to hear you were able to save some jang
For you to give credit to Eric O., who is among my top favorite mechanics on CZcams, tells me a lot about your integrity! You are terrific! Just for that, I am going to subscribe..... Done!
Thanks! Yea Eric O. is the man for sure!
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow He sure is, and I am sure you are too!
Thanks for sharing and crediting the person who came up with this. Good for both of you.
The short lived oil lines started with G.M. in the late 80 s , I don t miss having to buy all the latest and greatest diagnostic tools that some engineer says I needed to stay in business . Good vid
Yeah I agree with you on that. Those crimps are guaranteed to fail and leak. I'm into simple Vehicles myself as well. That's why I drive a 1996 Dodge Ram Cummins
Yeah man thanks for the 62TE update. Updating the 62T video. Awesome innovation by yourself and Eric the car guys hack. This backyard non-tech will honer you by celebrating with an ice cold beer later!
Just over two min. What a great video lots of information. I’ll be doing this soon so thank you. Subbed.
Thank you!
A+ Dude! Could not find an ATF dipstick in my van and now I know why! Thanks!
Very clear and informative video. I want to change the fluid transmission in my van and this information will be very helpful. Thanks a lot!
My husband was wondering where it was, thanks we will subscribe to your video thank you for helping the people!
Had to help out and thank you for the subscribe!
I just bought a 2009 grand caravan with the transmission problem. after it warms up it don't move. I think its only low. with this video I now can check it. This was very helpful. THANK you
Thank you for the feedback and comment! Really appreciate it. Glad to hear the video helped and hopefully she runs good with some more fluid! The trans cooler lines are very common to leak on these
Awesome video man!! I have a Dodge Journey and was pissed when I couldn’t check the fluid level!! Thanks so much for this video!! 🤘🏼👍🏼 subscribed for sure!!!
Yes thank you Chrysler for getting rid of the dipstick. Like everything else you get rid of things on your Van's that were useful or make some things worse than your older models.
I have changed my 2014's every year, just due to the fact that we haul 2 jetski's on a modified Yamaha jetboat trailer (heavy) to Barkley, every weekend in the summer, 78 miles one way. I just marked my dipstick with this info (and GREAT info it is!). But....I wonder if the STAR information is incorrect, because I always get 5 quarts during extraction, and always put 5 back in. NOW.....checking COLD with the oil dipstick, it is right at the bottom of the BEND attribute in the dipstick (the little squiggly bend). I been turning wrenches pro for over 20 years, and this is kinda funny, as I have noticed other MFG's have been using no tranny dipsticks since these "squiggly" bends have been showing up on these newer dipsticks in FWD vehicles.
Great video! Keep on wrenchin'!!!
At 0:47 .......we see you! 😂
Thank you very much for showing that I have a 2013 Dodge Grand caravan 3.6 and when I looked down I go dealer plug only are they kidding if they cut back and prices for a dipstick what else did they cut back on it's really starting to scare me a little bit but thank you for your help I'm definitely going to follow it 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I cant believe there wasn't a stick in my car. I had an issue and was without my computer. I needed to check my level and could not find the dip stick. Now I know why. Thanks for your tip. I am going outside to try it right now!!!
I just watched one video that said to buy that "dipstick tool" you mentioned. Another video showed manufacturer procedure that would take two days to preform. I thought about using a coat hanger or similar, but using the oil dipstick? Simple genius!!! K.I.S.S. KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID 👍. Gonna try this today!
Glad to help out, and thanks so much for the comment! Goes a long way
VERY QUICK AND TO THE POINT......
JUST SUBSCRIBED! THANKS BROTHER.
Awesome man I greatly appreciate that!
Me too 😂😂😂😂
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow how much transmission fluid does it take for a 2016 town and county van we though 5 quarts but i ran over a rock and tore 1 of my -pans up all the fluid drained out we put new pan on have put 7 quarts in and still not showing on stick like you say here can you tell me how many it takes
@@ellachastain8664 sorry I'm not sure off hand. But I would think the specs should be available online somewhere
Perfect. I'm going to use this on our 2016 T&C. Have 90k miles on it and I think its time to change.
Manual for my 2014 T&C says service trans at 120 K, but I'm thinkin' that's stretching it. I replace the spark plugs at 100 K like the book says, so that's a good time to do the trans fluid as well. While I'm at it, I'll R&R the serpentine belt, as well ...
Check Your Six at my transmission shop we say change your fluid every 30-50k 120k is far to much.
Perfect, quick and to the point. You should never get a negative comment about this video. Thank you
Thanks. And there are always negative comments no matter what you do it seems like. Luckily not many
Amazing. Specially the part where you showed where the dip stick lands
Thanks for this, won't be a problem again. Last chrysler/dodge product I'll ever own.
No prob. and cant blame ya on that!
I got the special dip stick on Amazon for $19 CDN , the oil dip stick works just as well.
You provided a great $$ saving tip with the oil dipstick idea. Unfortunately my 2013 Charger 3.6 VVT 8 speed transmission BR45 has only a "fill plug" - no transmission fill tube.
Darn. Yeah they're making it harder and harder these days to service your own vehicles
Thank you so much. I just can't believe that my Dodge would do such a nasty trick !
miserableoldman I think the worse thing is no spare tire.
Great video straight to the point . No bull.
Thank you fine sir! I was scratching my head trying to find it!
Great thing about this is, doesnt really matter if you're a little over full. Worst case it spits a little out if the vent if ya get crazy.
Yeah a little over full usually won't cause any problems
I didn't know u were a Mechanic befor doing FullTime CZcams
Awesome!
Guess you add fluid in the same hole...long funnel
Finally a to the point quickly no bs tuber!!!
I subcribed
Thx Jeff
T H A N K Y O U !!!!! YOU JUST WON CZcams
I have a 2018 Honda CRV with no transmission dipstick.
It has a plug to overflow when it is full, similar to a Model T Ford.
I like your Idea here.
Oh that's interesting, I haven't seen an automatic transmission with an overflow plug. Only manuals. I assume yours is automatic?
That was awesome..... thank you for that excellent video. Even I understood everything. I love your videos. You get to the point quickly and it is so easy to understand...
thank you!
Hi, I'm Jhonny from New York. Congratulations on your work and the impeccable, technical, specific and professional way in which you work and explain everything. You are very intelligent and fine in your work and in the way you explain everything and how you do everything, you are a true high-level and high-end mechanic that today are not very common, I like it very much. continue like this and thank you very much. Now I want to ask you which 2009 Chrysler town country engine is the best, the 3.8l or the 4.0l. I wait your answer. thank you very much and God bless you
Thanks for the kind words. I personally prefer the 3.8 L. They are both decent engines though
Finally some one explained to usterstand, liked. Ill have to convert from mm to inches indor to get my measurements with my imperial measuring tape, buts ok. Thanks.....
This guy is no dip! Nice tip slick!
Thx homie
Do you add fluid from the dipstick tube?
You add fluid through the dipstick tube with a small funnel. I actually used two funnels to be able to access it easier
The Johnson Rod dipstick. Special... LOL. Great trick. With Toyotas had that port.
I with I had a Toyota. ;)
Many cars now don't have dipsticks. Owners for those that have caps that have straight access to the pan should do this BEFORE they need service. Use your oil dipstick and mark it by checking the level when the car is new. One mark for cold and one for hot. Now you're all set!
On point statement!
Excellent Video! this is the kind of mechanic that makes it to the bank!
FINALLY a video that's straight to the point! Differently gets a like and subscribe from me!!
Man THANK YOU !
I was wondering what was up with my trans and no dip stick .
Seems like they are imitating Mercedes Benz on that "no dipstick" and the Same Type of Key .
Is this the same on RAM C/V
looks IDENTICAL to the caravan and town and country but its the CARGO one . Has no back seats .
Thanks.
Wondering if its the same on 2012 RAM CARGO VAN .
Identical body to Caravan .
Thanks for your comment. Honestly I'm not sure off hand if it's exactly the same. Do you know if it has the 62 te transmission?
So insert until it bottoms out for reading newly marked stick?
Correct. It bottoms out on that piece of metal I showed in the video
When I check my transmission fluid in my 2010 there is more transmission fluid showing on the dipstick when it's cold than when the engine is running which seems the opposite of what happens in your video. About two inches showing on the dipstick when cold but when running less than half an inch.
Excellent!
Straight to the point!
No Bullshit!
Great video thanks for sharing
dude . . .awesome idea on the dip stick thing. Thanks!
Seriously smart little hack!
Thanks very much this is the video I was looking for
I just bought a 2012 Chrysler T&C and I am going to mark my oil dipstick to check Trans fluid, great idea. Also, I want to change my engine oil filter between oil changes and was wondering will the filter be full of oil when I do that? Thanks.
Usually if you drain the oil first, the filter cavity will empty as you crack the threads loose and break the seal. On some Vehicles I've seen that they do Stay full though. It's supposed to have a drain valve in the bottom of it though that automatically drains the cavity. Hope this helps and thanks for the comment
You are the real MVP thanks dude!
Thanks bud. I do try. lol. I appreciate the feedback
If you have no leaks you dont have to check the fluid level, You have to know the temperature of the fluid to ajust the right level accordingly with the shart .Many peoples overfill the transmission causing foaming and leaks
We have a 2012 Chrysler 300 and we cant start our vehicle to check the transmission fluid. Battery is fully charged. We cant locate the transmission dipstick tube.
Absolutely unacceptable that the transmission lines would be leaking after 4 years.
I agree. That and the fact that they didn't put a dipstick on it
NoNonsenseKnowHow , as their sales continue to drop
You want leaky....look at at a 4 year old European car! Those piss worse than a new puppy in your house!!!
Malchik Blue
The only fiat cars are the Cherokee, Compass and Renegade! Those are junk Fiat/Jeeps! The other vehicles are all American. I’ll take a couple of easily replaceable leaky lines any day.
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Typical hater BS! Your showing your ignorance.
Thank BMW for starting this stupid trend on ditching dipsticks
Yeah a lot of Manufacturers don't even have the tube on there anymore and you have to check it with a scan tool or from underneath. At least Chrysler left the tube in place on these 62te
That's a dry sump, like a motorcycle.
Liked/subbed. I would like this a thousand times if CZcams allowed it! Thank you.
Great! I used this here, 62te Fiat Freemont!
Youve got yourself a new sub! Thanks for the help!
Thanks for the sub man and glad to hear the video helped you out! Ever have an automotive question, feel free to comment on any of my videos and I'll be sure to get back to you.
That is what's up thank you
Thank you! That was pretty good advice and to the point too.
Where that chart could be dowloaded from? Just replaced the flax plate and decided to change the trans oil as well but I might have need more that usual trans oil change amount since torque converter also drained.
Thanks boss and great idea. Eric. O everywhere lol.
this did help, actually had to change out those same lines on mine
Is that chart for every vehicle?
Thank you for posting!
awesome! another video I just saw was named "how to check trans fluid level in a journey, however he went on to say that you cant actually measure it. So why name the video "how to check your trans fluid level "? wtf. awesome video man
lol sounds like a great video. and thanks!
Thanks for the tip. What a stupid idea that you HAVE to go to the dealer. Another scam on the public
No problem, and yeah I agree it's a pretty stupid set up on these
very simple and very helpful . god bless you
Just an FYI, you can buy a trans dipstick for $7 on ebay. Yes its an aftermarket one but it comes pre marked in CM and a reference with a chart too.
Yeah I think they cost around the same on Amazon now too
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow Nonetheless, thanks for the info!
@@elcaminosunlimited no problem!
Is there a video for how to fix a transmission pan leak
I just checked mine it's is a perfect color but barely a quarter inch measures on the do stick I bought should have watch your video first could have saved $15. May I ask what happens if you power day over fill by a little I was told there's a over flow and would burn out is that true ty in advance I didn't do it yet
Love this tip. Priceless
If the oil dipstick measures 2.25 millimeters of transmission fluid, what does that convert to in quarts?
Not sure..Mine is a 2015 3.6L,if that helps..
I'm not sure off hand either. You would have to do a little research to see. If the dipstick is bottoming out before contacting the plate in the transmission then this video will probably not work for you. Sorry I couldn't be of more help
Great video, extremely helpful. Thank you very much, you guys are the best.
No problem buddy, glad to help you out
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow Based on all the satisfied people here, you should put up a donation link. If you continue to give advice you can probably retire from the actual mechanic work. P.S. if it works I expect a 10% idea fee!
@@Phonetec-Services there is a donation link at the bottom of the description and also on my CZcams main page. I've got one or two before, but it's pretty rare. Appreciate the input though!
@@Phonetec-Services also, if you shop on Amazon through any of the links on my pages I get a small percentage of the entire sale. So if you feel like supporting me, and you shop on Amazon, consider it. Thanks! :)
But how do you know where cool and hot readings should be marked?
Thank you for that info man. Much appreciated!
No problem buddy!
But the oil dipstick is shorter than the transmission dipstick so what do you do in that
2018 Dodge Durango sxt plus where do I add the transmission because it’s not catching
Well done sir. . . VERY well done and thank you!
Thank you u are the greatest
No prob!
Thanks for the dip stick transmission trick that helps a bunch !!!I i will return with a thumbs up and scribe to your channel !!!! ❤
Question couldn't you get the right length dipstick mark it at where the level should be at that temp and just leave it in it like older cars had?
Yeah I suppose you could.