Shop online, find the best price on the right product, and have it shipped right to your door. I still change the transmission fluid the normal way in all my other vehicles and haven't had any transmission failures in many years. Clicking on the image button will provide another window to paste you link in. Rumors get started about a problem with a certain make and model of a car with no basis in fact. Wipe away all dirt and debris from the top of the transmission dipstick, using a clean rag.
Clogged transmission filter can restrict the fluid flow into the transmission fluid pump. I am not interested in tearing my motor down, I just wanna know how to maintain my vehicle and take care of it and to make it last for at least 300K miles. That is a lot of miles in 3 years so someone either did a lot of highway miles easy on transmision or it did severe service like taxi in a large city. Overfilling can be as bad as underfilling. My second is a 1998 with the same engine and transmission. Sorry to disagree with you but the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan with the 62te Transmission, or any tranny that year does not come with a dipstick. I wanted to upload a picture of the top of the transmission but, I do not see that option here.
Bought my 2013 new and the trans has been a problem from the start. You could also call the national head quarters if it is a place for example like jiffy lube. The story went around that if the car was jacked up on one corner to change a tire, the windshield would crack. Quarts of fluid in c-6 transmission? At the time the internet was full of comments about the transmission on these being weak. To properly do this if your not a diy, then take it to the dealership or the tranny shop. Advance Auto Parts has 2 different Automatic Transmission Fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or in-store pick up. Ideally, the transmission fluid should be changed every 30,000 to 60,000 miles but should be checked regularly for quality.
The top of the dipstick will be curled into a circle. If you look at the picture in post 7 of the thread I posted a link to, it shows the transmission fill tube and what it looks like. This means more money in your pocket as you avoid costly repair bills and synthetics when used properly are also known for giving you extra mileage on every gallon of gas. I know that it is recommended to go to dealer but, i do not trust anyone to work on my vehicle. There are also more high-tech charcoal filters for engine and transmissions that when paired with a synthetic oil or fluid and kept at recommended levels at all times, will help to solve minor problems and prevent future breakdowns resulting in a longer life for your vehicle. Feel free to contact me at FixYa.
An you would like them to make it right at they're cost. When you purchase it, just ask at the parts store and. Below is a post from Imperial Crown a very good Chrysler tech : You should still have a dipstick tube plugged with a plastic cap on top. Slipping could be a sign of more serious transmission trouble but a check of the transmission fluid level is the first step to adequately troubleshooting the problem. Unfortunate th … at does not change the 10+ quarts that are still in the torque converter. Due to factors beyond the control of South Main Auto Repair, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result.
Taxi, Police or Towing should be considered 'severe' duty and the scheduled maintenance performed accordingly. It can't be that hard. The Grand Caravan is not as reliable as the Odyssey or Sienna, however it is also costs significantly less as a used car and offers stow and go seating. I'm sure there is a procedure like get trans up to a certain temp, then stop left foot twice, etc. When adding transmission fluid to your Grand Caravan, be sure to add it slowly as it will fill up quickly and is difficult to remove excess fluid if you overfill. You will elminate alot of problems down the road. Also the amount of fluid is dependent on the temperature of the transmission.
Pull the transmission dipstick from its tube. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your Grand Caravan and how to check the transmission fluid level. In the tool bar there is a little button that looks like a photograph. Advance Auto Parts has 1 different Transmission Dipstick Tool for your vehicle, ready for shipping or in-store pick up. Noticed now my trans pan seal is leaking. Take it to a good tranny shop or your dealer and have the trans flushed and the filer changed.
Check owner's manual for specific recommendations. Anyone that tells you to use a dipstick to check these transmission, might just be a dipstick so be careful. I suppose newer minivans now have a lot more speeds. Many people rely on mechanics to perform this service, but if you would like to save money, it is one of the easier procedures to perform yourself. I'm fresh out of warranty, so goin to replace the pan gasket myself.
Shadetree mechanics and most small neighborhood garages just take of the pan on the bottom of the transmission. Oct 18, 2012 Hate to tell you this , but sounds like the pump is going in the transmission. The transmission operates using hydraulic fluid that breaks down over a predictable amount of time. Shop online, find the best price on the right product, and have it shipped right to your door. Hold down the mileage button on your dash.