kelley15

Can someone tell me how much atf+4 I will need after changing filter? How about a part # on the filter? I was going to let the dealer do it again but I dont have the time.

Dodgezilla

Don't know how much fluid but I know that the stock filter is a piece of junk and very expensive. You can get an old style from a 727 for much cheaper and it filters better too. The only problem is that your stock screws will be too long. I had some old screws in my tool box so mine went on with no problems. If you were to upgrade to DTT parts they would give you an old style filter so that tells me something....

kelley15

Another question. Is the filter a dealer only item?

Dodgezilla

I think the factory type may be dealer only. The 727 type can be found at any auto parts store. Also, If I was you I would just get 2 gallons of fluid. That should give you some to spare.

kelley15

Any one out there with a service manual? come on give a brother a break here.

djp9747

go to eBay and you can get them for $15 all day long, just like the rest of us

SBishop

It will take around 6 qts. of atf+4 for a fluid and filter change.
A good place to get the filter is 'Geno's Garage'. Delivered to your door. The only place to get the 'real' atf+4 is the dealer.

Dodgezilla

djp, you have mail!!


Kelley, I have a manual and I will check it when I get home (if I remember)

kelley15

Thank you all for this info. Djp9747 , Why would you even waste your time with that post, If you dont want to help . Almost every one is very helpful on this site. I didnt know I could get the manual on e-bay. I will look for it.

Hannibal

I just did my first fluid and filter change on my 47RE a coulple of weeks ago. I parked it under the carport Friday night and changed it Sunday afternoon. That let the TC drain as much as possible with the leaky drainback valve. I put two full gallons back in to bring it back to the correct mark on the stick. The filter was $14.~ and the ATF+4 was $16.50 a gallon. Not bad in my humble opinion. I picked up both at the local Chrysler Jeep dealership. They service trucks too but not the diesel engine.
Be sure to use an inch pound torque wrench on the pan bolts. They're just snugged up good. Don't over tighten the filter bolts either. It can distort the valve body just enough to make it shift crappy.
It's an easy job with the reusable gasket. Nothing is sticky or hard to work with.

Dodgezilla

I checked my manual and it really doesn't give any good info on the amount of fluid. It says add 1.5 qts initially! Then check the dipstick and fill accordingly.. I'd go with Hannibals recommendation..

kelley15

Thanks to all.

miketriton

I got my transmission filter at the local O'Reilly's and the ATF 4 at Walmart. Walmart stock Valvoline Lifetime (I think that's the name, for older transmissions), it states ATF 4 on the bottle.

All went smooth except setting the tension on the front band was a little tricky due to accessibility.

I think if I were to do it again, I would buy a fluid extractor to pump the fluid out through the dipstick tube before dropping the pan, this would save a lot of mess and give you a good estimate of the amount of fluid you would need to replace.

Walmart also sells a great funnel with a tube and valve to replace the fluid, saves a lot of mess.

I ended up overfilling the transmission and having to pump some out, ATF fluid doesn't taste too good!

SBishop

Mike,
Read the info. on the Valvoline tranny fluid real close. Valvoline recommends their fluid for atf+4 use, but nowhere does it state that their fluid is approved by DC for atf+4 use.
Paying the dealer for 'approved' atf+4 fluid will not void your warrenty!

miketriton

I guess I didn't look close enough. Hopefully I will get the opportunity to sell the truck before I have any transmission issues. Thanks for the info.