Dodge Dakota's have 2 TRANSMISSION FILTERS ?!?! How to replace and check fluid level 

I wish I had found your video first. It was definitely the most useful.

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How's she goin'? I can never change even engine oil without getting it all over everything. You did well to only spill what you did!!! I never knew there were 2 filters in the transmission. Good to know. Thanks for posting!!!

I like videos that teach the rest of us. Great video.

you are very cool... cool video and helped a lot.... been doing this for years and agree about not being able to make a mess with trans fluid pan drops... it always makes a mess

I learned early in my career never use rtv or silicone on any tranny part, if it gets inside trans it will likely damage automatic trans 100% of the time

I would really like to thank you for all the information you gave me this my first time doing it I'm I decry Dakota quad and I've learned a lot I'm going to attempt it and I'll come back to you cuz I'm going to follow you and let you know how it went thank you very much

Thank you for the knowledge I appreciate you too. Gotta get to work on the ole dodge thank you again.

I appreciate the video man helps a lot

Thanks! Very useful instructions!

Helpful and hilarious!

I absolutely hate it, when transmission fluid goes all over the place. I always install a transmission drain bolt, (on my own vehicles) and have never had a problem with leaks. It's nice to pull the bolt the night before and saves a lot of aggravation the next day. If your drain pan is starting to rust. You really don't have much choice, but to clean it up and paint it. The paint is cheap insurance against pan failure, due to rust. I'm not really a Dodge guy, and never knew that those transmissions come with 2 filters. I appreciated the video, and learned a lot. Thank you.

Great video. Now let me put into practice what I’ve learned from you. Thanks

Thanks a ton this made this job 10000000 times easiest

Great video 👍. Thanks for the info 2-25-23

Thanks! Great video.

Thank you my man very interesting very helpful 👍

My grandson and I diagnosed my 04 Dakota hesitations and rough shifting as being the valve body and solenoid. We replaced them with refurbished units, also both filters, gasket and even a new pan. Unfortunately, we did not align the shifter the first time, had to pull it off and get that straight. We got the shifter working, but it is still really hesitant and almost feels like it won't move at all. We haven't done anything further. I'm afraid we could have an issue with the pump and/or the clutch rings. The original fluid did have very fine iron sludge on the magnet. I figured the amount was low enough to not worry and after 100k miles, could be normal. Anny ideas or should I bite the bullet and take it to a garage?

Awesome video, thank you....

Yes. It must be in NEUTRAL, not Park. Chrysler stuff is different. The pump is not going in Park and it will look overfilled.

Good video fr💪🏽

I have a 99 SLT 4x4 and a 46re i believe and just recently done a filter/fluid change but i only seen one filter, does this video apply to all M.Y? couldnt find much for the 99 specifically, even your filter looks different to mine, mine is square with 3 holes in it. this is my first car too, so i dont know all the ins and outs of dodge's yet but im trying to make sure i do everything as correct as i can and not miss something, like this for example.

I'm on a mad hunt to find info on transmission heat sensor? You have any videos on that.. and or solenoid replacement? Your easy to understand in this tutorial! Alot of videos I have found are beyond complicated or just narrated badly 😢 04 Dakota V8 Niki

Thanks brother great video

'04 Dak 3.7 4x4 ext cab. 1) New transfer case fluid, cool but loud-ish gear whine coming to stops, AT tires only half worn. They were quiet on my silverado. Worry? 2) 3:55 gearing, 15-16 mpg, 190k motor, weakest 6 I've had yet. (Chevy man) Would torque cams kill the mileage even more? 3) Rear diff is open; know of anyplace that sells refurbished LS carriers? Nice vid, thx!

I have a 2000 durango. There are 2 filters on my trans also. I've changed it before and it is time to change it again. It calls for filter and fluid change every 30,000 miles.

I never had any problems!. I start at one corner work to the other lousen. Them all but one lat it sit til it stops. Then let it slowly come down. Then take the last bolt out. EZ PEZ. I Chang my every time I Chang my oil. You get about 5 quarts out at the time. I've never had a tranty go out on me. I have had a grant number of cars trucks bikes I am 65 and single all my life. So I have been able to do what ever I won't to. And one of those things is a love for cars.

Could you please tell me where the torque converter clutch solenoid is on this transmission? My 2002 ram 1500 has that transmission in it!

Deb - breeze, that's hilarious!

Very helpful Thank you

Pan bolts torgue is 156 in lb or 13 ft lb according to haynes repair manual. Still don't understand why manufacturers don't put a drain plug on the pan. Make the job alot easier. Good video sir!

Will this help with when I drive on hot days and leave car running eating lunch and then leave the car won’t want to shift Have to force it too kinda but doesn’t say it’s overheating or anything not going into od

hello, from central ky

Would’ve like to seen how you put that seal in

You will keep getting views as long as autozon3 keeps suggesting the single filter kit for this model. 😂

I don't know why auto manufacturers don't put a drain plug in transmission pans. It's ALWAYS a mess!

Is it the same transmission on the RT 5.9?

they do make a scraper with a handle, mostly for taking stickers off windows but in this case a wire wheel works better to take off old gasket material and you won't cut yourself.

i have the same truck same transmission but i need to replace it whats the part number or whats the transmission number to replace it

Is this trans the same as a 2002 3.9L do you know? Thanks

I purchased a filter kit for my son’s 2005 Dakota SLT 4.7L 4x4 Auto transmission. I believe it’s 5 speed. It didn’t come with a spin-on. Should it have? By the way, very nice video! I gave you a thumbs up!

I have a 1999 Dodge Dakota 4x2 3.9. Have you ever done a transmission removal to replace just the seals?

Hey i take string and tie the gasket through the bolt holes to help keep the gasket aligned

Yeah uhmm guess what dude they do it's a folding lockback razor knife you can get at Lowe's or Home Depot. Thanks for the video.

If you were concerned about the rusty pan why not replace it with a pan with a drain plug 🤷‍♂️

You really look like you know your stuff! Someone over filled my dads truck tranny fluid and the fluid is up above where the curves in the stick are! I was able to syfon alot out...but I still don't feel its good. The truck only has 49000 miles. Should I have the filter and fluid changed? What do you suggest? Im in Phoenix AZ.

I always use a small hand pump with a hose down the transmission fill tube to pump out the fluid before removing the pan, a lot less mess.

Question I have a 05 with a 4.7 engine with 61k my transmission temp light came on for about 20 seconds then went off would could cause that? Plz

would it help to suck out as much fluid from the tip stick tube before removing the pan?

I have a 2004 Dakota with the manual 5 speed transmission. Does the oil ever need changing? Thanks.

thanks

Depends on the year model... 46 re 45 rhs dont have but like the old 727s you might look into adjusting the bands.. pulled 2 5.9s this week end, black Friday.. 50% the first engine had been out . And way too many bolts were not tightened. The flex plate had been replaced., this vehicle was a 4x4, all those brackets.. the problem with the flex plate... they didnt tighten them up at all I could twist them all with my figers, minor wear.. I'm guessing it may not of driven that long, it was side swiped, One thing I've noticed that to many people use air tools to drop the pan .. and to install, next time leave two bolts on both sides in a few threads then put gour drain pan under one hand hold the pan the other remove 2 bolts from one side lower gently, Then after the fluidd has emptied the pan , drop the other two bolts, lower withh caution, I have friends that lay cardboard down to catch the splater..

Dodge sells a factory hard gasket for their transmissions. They are reusable and no sealants needed. Just a few bucks more.

Just did a trans fluid and filter with shift solenoid. Only have the one filter on mine. Is this on a specific year or just specific to the trans type?

What part of ky you from buddy 🤔 Im currently in Custer KY

I have a 2001 dodge Dakota and it says trans temp and kicks out of overdrive do you know why it might be doing that and trans isn’t overheating tho???

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Does video apply ti durango's as well ?

Hey I just bought a Dakota v8 automatic and sometimes It feels like she is stuck in one gear maybe 4th not sure but she goes in to limp mode not letting me pass 2500rpm..and sometimes goes away after restarting the truck..any idea of what it can be?

Didn't see what type of Transmission fluid to use in the Dodge... only thing missed but good info...

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ItCould be helpful guys

My transmission takes like 30 seconds befor it kicks in and when running it won’t switch gears until Toma are super high !! Took off the bottom and the screw on filter was just floating in the oil is that my problem or is it the solenoid

I just opened mines up and my filter was just floating ? Maybe why it takes while for it to take off ??

Hello I have a 1993 dodge Dakota 4x4

Im having shifting issues without engine codes

does that thing not have a drain plug on tranny? Are you going to put one on pan while it's off , if it has no plug

should let it drain longer?

Would an 89 dodge raider have 2 filters as well?

While you have the pan off drill and set a drain plug in it. Never make a mess again.

LOL "And guess what, GOOD FOR YOU!".. idk why that had me crackin up!

They do it's called a utility knife.

It's called a razor blade scraper

See that black dipstick thingy over there on the right... it's just like a straw. Suck all that fluid out of there, let the drips fall for a few hours, and then you won't make any mess when you drop the pan. ;-)

what year was that dakota transmission

What would cause the transmission heat light to come on?

My 1997 dakota or 1998 darango has the second filter .5.2 guess this came out after 98 sometime. Good video though

They have a device to hold razor blades but it's the rectangle blades not that shape. I got mine at Dollar Tree actually.

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no drain plug?

Is this being performed on the 4.7l engine?

What year is the dakota?

I know it comes down to saving every possible penny to the manufacturer. But still, why do trans pans not have a drain plug? I guess that would make too much sense.

Isn't it a drain plug on the oil pan?

Now when you said u replaced the seal off camera did you really.....lol idk someone who does not fill a canister filter with fluid seems like the person who would not change a internal seal. Also didn't see a magnet anywhere. Maybe I'm old but I remember magnets being in there and wiping them clean.

Do you guys know what type of oil is it recommended?

What year is this Dodge?

I think it's only the Dakota's with 4WD that have that extra filter.

Not all Dakota's use 2 filters, I have a 2wd an it only has 1, you have a 4wd and that's why there's 2

My 99 is slipping. 2WD V8 Idk if it’s electronic or not. Only 180k

Where is the red and black on transmission

Take a hand pump put it down in a dipstick and pump most of it out first that's the first thing they teaching auto mechanic school

LEARN!!! SIPHONE AS MUCH ATF OUT OF THE DIPSTICK PIPE FROM THE TOP!!! GUESS WHAT? NO MESS!!!

Just drain the fluid first

you should start it in Park - no reason to risk injury in neutral - every newer Dodge Trans dipstick says to Check when hot - idling in neutral - that's a daily driver check... not instructions on new fluid circulation - -

Total bullshit information. It depends what transmission you have in your Dakota. The 42re had only 1 filter

Don’t give up your main job! You have a lot to learn. No insult intended, really.