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dennishazard
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Jun 10, 2019, 3:09 PM
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transmission r p m 's
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2009 town and country 3.8 with 161,000 miles
can anyone tell me what the r p m range would be when driving the van and it shifts gears ?my tranny kind of kicks
sometime while its shifter gears and im
thinking about changing the tranny filter and fluid to see if that helps, which brings me to my other question
my tranny is a sealed tranny, so how would one go about checking the fluid level ? im on
social security so I cant afford a lot, so im trying to do this on my own, before I have to try to get another tranny
thanks for your help
Dennis
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Hammer Time
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Jun 10, 2019, 3:49 PM
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Re: transmission r p m 's
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It's not a sealed transmission. There should be a dipstick on the top of the trans.
Make sure you are using the correct fluid, very important.
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dennishazard
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Jun 10, 2019, 4:05 PM
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Re: transmission r p m 's
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No dip stick , cap on it say dealer use, no way to check it without special dip stick that costs about 80 bucks
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Jun 10, 2019, 4:09 PM
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Yep, I see it has to be bought separately. It's a special tool.
Here are the service manual instructions
1. Verify that the vehicle is parked on a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick tube cap.
WARNING: There is a risk of accident from vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. There is a risk of injury from contusions and burns if you insert your hands into the engine when it is started or when it is running. Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving off by itself. Wear properly fastened and close-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts.
3. Actuate the service brake. Start engine and let it run at idle speed in selector lever position "P".
4. Shift through the transmission modes several times with the vehicle stationary and the engine idling.
NOTE: When inserting dipstick special tool 9336A, excess insertion force may cause the dipstick to slip past the stop on the bracket in the transmission oil pan. An approximate distance that the dipstick should be inserted into the fill tube is 424 mm (16.69 in.).
5. Warm up the transmission, wait at least 2 minutes and check the oil level with the engine running. Push the Oil Dipstick 9336A into transmission fill tube until the dipstick tip contacts the oil pan and pull out again, read off oil level, repeat if necessary.
NOTE: The dipstick will protrude from the fill tube when installed.
6. Check transmission oil temperature using the appropriate scan tool.
7. The transmission Oil Dipstick 9336A has indicator marks every 10 mm. Determine the height of the oil level on the dipstick and using the height, the Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) as viewed with the scan too, and the Transmission Fluid Graph, determine if the transmission oil level is correct.
8. Add or remove oil as necessary and recheck the oil level.
9. Once the oil level is correct, install the dipstick tube cap.
FLUID CONDITION
Along with fluid level, it is important to check the condition of the fluid. When the fluid smells burned, and is contaminated with metal or friction material particles, a complete transaxle recondition is probably required. Be sure to examine the fluid on the dipstick closely. If there is any doubt about its condition, drain out a sample for a double check.
MOPAR(R) ATF+4 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) when new is red in color. The ATF is dyed red so it can be identified from other fluids used in the vehicle such as engine oil or antifreeze. The red color is not permanent and is not an indicator of fluid condition. As the vehicle is driven, the ATF will begin to look darker in color and may eventually become brown. This is normal. ATF+4 also has a unique odor that may change with age. Consequently, odor and color cannot be used to indicate the fluid condition or the need for a fluid change.
After the fluid has been checked, seat the dipstick fully to seal out water and dirt.
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gsferraro
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Jun 10, 2019, 5:57 PM
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This trans is a 62TE 6 speed. The special tool is a dipstick, works on a lot of models. Any check engine light on? Gary
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dennishazard
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Jun 10, 2019, 7:24 PM
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no check engine light is on, last summer I took it in for a alignment and they told me I had a cooling line leak so I had them repair it
and they told me that the fluid was good and it was filled properly, it wasn't too long after that when it started to kind of clink when I shifted
from park to reverse/drive, not all the time either, sometimes when driving it and it kicks into the next gear, it sort of I don't know jerks
there isn't enough honest mechanics around this neck of the woods and im on s s I so its important that I save some money and don't get ripped off
there are some hacks on youtube that show how to get around not having the proper dip stick, but I don't want to screw up my van, I was thinking maybe I should have the filter changed
and new fluid put in, what would a fair price be for something like that ? id love to do it myself but its the checking of fluid without a dip stick that has me worried
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