CHECK TRANSMISSION FLUID DODGE CARAVAN HOW TO
CHECK TRANSMISSION FLUID DODGE CARAVAN DRIVERS

If you are having problems with the transmission in your Caravan, such as clunky shifting or hesitation, check the fluid level first - it is amazing how many drivers pay thousands of dollars for transmission work when a half quart of transmission fluid would have fixed the problem. When adding transmission fluid to your Caravan, be sure to add it slowly as it will fill up quickly and is difficult to remove excess fluid if you overfill. 225 amazingdad answered 6 years ago My 2009 Caravan with a 3.8 has a sealed transmission. If the transmission fluid level in your Caravan is low, you need to add transmission fluid through the dipstick tube or the check plug hole.

Confirm that the transmission has a good ground connection reattach all ground straps to the correct location free of paint, grease, oil and corrosion. The transmission vent is located on the pump and will allow fluid to leak if it is overfilled. The transmission check plug will typically be on the bottom or the side of the transmission and may also be next to the axle. Check fluid level in NEUTRAL with the transmission at operating temperature. The transmission dipstick will typically be in the engine bay or on top or even the side of your Caravan transmission. Your Caravan will have either a transmission dipstick or a check or fill plug to perform a transmission fluid check. NOTE: The dipstick will protrude from fill tube when installed. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it off with the rag. Push dipstick into transmission fill tube until it bottoms out against the transmission pan and pull out, read fluid level. Locate the transmission dipstick, which is found on the passengers side near the back. I did not realize that the Dodge owners website indicates that the transmission filter and fluid should be changed at 50,000 miles.

CHECK TRANSMISSION FLUID DODGE CARAVAN HOW TO

The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick or the transmission fluid check plug is located in your Caravan and how to check the transmission fluid level. Bring the vehicle up to operating temperature and check fluid level with engine idling. 2 rortizjr19 said: Greetings, I have a 2013 Dodge Gran Caravan with the 3.6 liter v6 and with the 6 speed automatic transmission, it has approximately 57,000 miles. The engine in your 2003 Dodge Caravan should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate.

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