Some auto parts stores, such as Advance Auto Parts, accept used automotive fluids such as motor oil and transmission fluid. Now the truck has 183,000 miles and the transmission still works great. Amsoil is fine if starting from zero fluid in system. There was a second gasket in the kit top of photo. When you purchase it, just ask at the parts store and.
I didn't use a torque wrench. A wire brush also works, but takes much longer. The 92 Dodge Dakota transmission helps adapt the various levels of power that are coming from the engine so that the car can drive at maximum efficiency. At first I thought I might re-use the fluid, since my real reason for removing the pan was to see if I can fix the broken detent mechanism in the shift linkage. With engine automatic transmission operating temperature, shift through all gears. Manual transmissions should last for the life of the car, unless the driver is inexperienced and rides the clutch too much.
I placed a long-necked funnel in the filler tube and poured in new automatic transmission fluid. I would think you would need a gear oil like a 80 or 90W. Can someone tell me if this is going to be a problem? This link also has a vintage vehicle lookup, along with a power sports oil and filter guide. Then transmission fluid started dripping all over the place. See near the bottom of this page.
I checked both my owners manual and the Haynes service manual to get my fluid volumes and weights, and that is the only thing I can recommend: other than sticking with the same type of fluid. Then, following the shop manual, I backed off the screw two full turns, and I tightened the locking nut a lot more than 72 inch-pounds, I'll say. Engine oil has been used as an automatic transmission fluid, again in the antiquity of automatic transmissions; it is still used in manual transmissions, but generally a single-grade oil is used. An 1992 Dodge Dakota transmission can come in two different types, a manual or an automatic. When checking the automatic transmission fluid level on Chrysler vehicles, the engine should be running and hot and the transmission should be in Neutral. After all, if your truck runs on gasoline you don't fill it with diesel do you? It transmits power throughout the vehicle, primarily from the engine to the various axles which get the car or truck going. It protects clutches, planetary gears, valves, pumps and seals from damaging sludge and varnish deposits.
I used a 14mm wrench because it fit tighter. In other words, the rear band clutch has worn a little, which is no surprise for a truck with 183,000 miles on the odometer. Same as for the filter change but only start off with 1 quart. Then I laid the gasket on the pan and inserted the bolts through the gasket. When draining the transmission fluid, it's probably best if the vehicle is level, so I raised the rear and placed jack stands under the axle. Dexron has long since passed its prime, and modern transmissions require modern fluids, which more refined properties.
The front band adjustment is outside the transmission case, just above and in front of the manual lever shaft. That would be around 7 quarts. If the fluid is dark or smells burned, that's a sign of transmission overheating at some point in the past. This is the automatic transmission pan after removal. Then I turned the screw until it got tight. The Haynes manual does say 10W30, 80W90 is used for the rear differential.
It would take a long time as power would be greatly limited. I installed the filter and tightened the screws. He or she does this by manipulating the clutch which is on the right of the driver in most manual transmission cars. Using a T-25 Torx bit, I removed the three screws holding the filter to the bottom of the transmission. The transmission without the filter. If I was just doing a simple fluid change, I would install a new filter at this point, but I have more extensive repairs to make.
I drained the dirty solvent into my oil drain basin. The 1992 Dodge Dakota transmission also changes to lower gears when the car is initially starting up or slowing down. The front band also called the kickdown band holds the ring gear when the transmission is in second gear. I wish the engine held up as well. I jacked up the truck and placed it on jack stands. I don't have one that goes that low. Note the exhaust crossover pipe just in front of the pan.
The Dodge Caravan is a minivan that has been in production continuously since 1984. The pan is cleaned and installed with a new gasket, and new automatic transmission fluid is poured in the dipstick tube. At about 4 complete turns the screw began to get tight. Estimating 6 pounds of force becomes the next challenge. Earlier I cleaned the bolts with solvent to remove any dirt. Make sure you always carry transmission fluid in the vehicle to prevent it from overheating.