How to change transmission fluid. Dodge Charger 2013 

Luis Bustamante - Thank you Luis. Means a lot.

Thank you! Glad it helped motivate you also.

Wow that's an insane quote. Glad you're doing it! Thanks for commenting.

Thanks for the Update. Glad you found it useful.

Hey I tried that dipstick from Amazon and it's not long enough unfortunately ... buyer's beware!

Thanks!

Mr Ficks what oil and transmission fluid do you recommend for a 13 charger RT , 97k miles ?

@@jordanh1828 - Just Mopar ATF and Amazon 5w20 full synthetic oil changed around 4k miles. Higher quality oil is great too if you can afford. Royal Purple is a great one.

Mr Ficks ok bro thanks I appreciate it! I got my charger wit 94.4k miles n now I’m at 96.9 , should I change it now or just wait til 97k? Might sound like a dumb question but I’m just getting into cars lol

@@jordanh1828 - Might as well change it now.

My pleasure. Thanks for commenting.

All in all would you say it took about 4 qts?

Yes that's a good estimate.

I may have overfilled to 65 ml on the dorman stick and I'm running at 160 degrees, so I'm slightly over.i been able to feel a little shift while driving, think I should drain out the 5 extra ml or leave it?

@@BLud_Bro_FoE - Sorry, didn't see this til now. (It doesn't notify of comments within comments) -- I think you should drain it if you haven't already and at this point you might as well change it again.

Thank you very much.

You're very welcome.

Thank you.

This is just a rough estimate but it's about 33.75" to the mark.

But please only use that for when you should expect to feel it hit... It's millimeters differences for the correct reading so keep that in mind.

P Kranz • Nag 1 is another name for A580.. It's explained in the transmission service manual I included in the description box. If someone is worried about an aftermarket fluid then they should use Mopar ATF4. I have had good results with Royal Purple so far but I fully agree that using the original Mopar fluid is very smart.

Thanks. The temperature graph I'm using here is from the nag1 manual (page 615). I put a link for it in the description. I'm going to trust that seeing that's it's a very engineer specific guide. Your car may of been filled too much at the factory. You may also want to verify that you have a Nag1.

You're Welcome. Yes it was enough space but difficult to film while under there :).

I'm pretty sure those have the dipstick on the pan if I remember right.

Yes .. flush means all the old fluid was replaced and is usually done with a machine... although you can do it by unscrewing one of the transmission lines and emptying in a bucket while new fluid is being poured in with the car running. (some videos show that process) .. here's a video on a flush machine - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VWjtmCJLRLM.html

Sounds like there's not enough fluid in there.

Sorry as I am just seeing this now. RU-vid isn't always good at showing notifications across their RU-vid apps or website. For a 2013 V6 you will either have: - a 5 Speed (Name = Nag-1, aka W5A580, etc.) - an 8 Speed (Name = 845RE, 8HP45RE) You'll know which you have by how many gears you have. You can find this out by putting it in to manual mode or just listening for the shifts. For the 5 Speed you put it into manual mode by pushing the Shifter to the right once -- I don't know the procedure for the 8 Speed. Looks like the Shifters are different for each of the 2 Transmissions also. The 8HP45RE fits: Chrysler-Dodge-Ram 2015-Present Chrysler 300 V6 2012-Present Dodge Charger V6 2012-Present Dodge Challenger V6 2014-2017 Dodge Durango V6 2013-Present Ram 1500 V6 (Source: blog.fcpeuro.com/zf-8-speed-transmission-guide-8hp45-specs-common-problems-diagnostics-maintenance) (In-Depth Info for the 845RE - drive.google.com/file/d/1dnJOMjNig47HGznoyCratGbYsECCPaaB/view?usp=sharing This guide lists these models that use 845RE - Dodge 15‐17 Challenger 13‐17 Charger 14‐17 Durango 14‐17 Ram 15000 Chrysler 13‐17 300 Jeep 14‐17 Grand Cherokee)

Thank you. No I believe I replaced it.

Abdelrahman farag • I don't know. I've only seen metal ones for this model.

You have the 845RE 8-spd transmission, completely different, different fluid check, different fluid

No, I have the 5 speed. I did look up info on the one you have (8HP45) from a recent comment and I'll paste it here for you. Also I'd get under the car and try to find the source of the leak before you change the fluid. Paste: "Here's your Plastic Pan / Filter integration: amzn.to/2MpsmSd (Just check to make sure that's gonna fit.. I'm looking this stuff up fast for you.) Links to working on it: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XObN94hkQ-Q.html f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?p=20612300 You'll need a transfer pump too and they are cheap on Amazon if you don't have one yet. - amzn.to/2T8FUEa Thanks for watching. Please shop on Amazon with those links because it's helps me out. Best wishes on your Transmission maintenance."

15:40 Follow the graph in the pdf file that's found in the description.

You might be low on fluid or it's just wear from hitting it.

It's supposed to rise in temp though when you stress it. 172 isn't too bad.

Yes.

You might need some good walking shoes if your car is missing the transmission. But I assume you meant there's no dipstick in the engine bay. The ZF 8HP transmission has it on the underbody... This will show you the process.. Have fun - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-BPkCUfqi-gE.html

I'm assuming you're asking about the fluid.. not sure what 1/4 is. If you think the fluid level is already correct then just replace the amount that you take out. The dipstick tool is to be sure though.

Never tried it but I'd assume you'd get a faster refresh rate but they wouldn't be more than a couple degrees off from each other. Good question and thanks for watching.

So your transmission is the 845RE aka the 8 speed. I commented about a year ago on this video for info on that. I pinned it to the top to make it easy for you to find. There's a 845RE PDF linked in that comment.. Try page 18 for how to check your fluid level.

Actually I'll make it easier ha. Here's the guide - drive.google.com/file/d/1dnJOMjNig47HGznoyCratGbYsECCPaaB/view?usp=sharing

If you do mostly highway miles.. Every 50-60k. If Mostly street.. Then 30-40k.

Mr Ficks really appreciate it! Very helpful video!

@@cyphcastles • Thank you for watching and commenting.

Never measured it that way. Watch the latter part of the video where I made a mark on the dipstick to show where it hit bottom.

@@mrficks1838 hey I was asking at how many inches did the dipstick bottom out? Like what’s the measurement on where you marked the dipstick at?

I know what you meant but I never measured that. I could measure it and tell you but when the fluid reading relies on millimeter differences it might not be the same distance on your vehicle. Maybe it is but you're best off doing the method described in the video.

Rafael Ayala ~ With a funnel in the fill tube (the one you saw me putting the Dipstick in) Here's the type of funnel I used - amzn.to/2ooj6Qx. Thanks for the question and watching.. about to upload a brake maintenance video on this same vehicle.

Sounds like an electrical connection issue. Double check your work.

Charles Golden • pretty certain that's an issue with your ABS module... You could try getting it scanned with a dealer level scan tool to verify. I think Auto Zone will do that for free.

wheel speed sensor

E Buck • can you take a picture of the engine bay and upload it and paste the link here so I can look?

You likely have the 8 speed automatic transmission which is NOT the Nag 1 transmission and we do not have access to our transmission fill tube. The Mercedes Nag 1 transmission is the 5 speed buddy. It sucks for us.

Yes. Same transmission.

Could be many things. I'd try changing the fluid and filter/ pan gasket and keeping the rpm's down and seeing if it's still there.

When the car is idling it will show you coolant temp for some reason and not trans temp until the car is in motion.

@@BLud_Bro_FoE in reverse or any forward gear*

Probably worth a try with a fluid change. Hopefully they didn't leave the transmission in too bad of shape.

Change your speed sensors. Happened to me twice with the charger it has a fail safe when a sensor goes out the car doesn’t know when to shift gears

@@Evolution_Of_A_Fighter mine not reading the gears at all. No response. DTC threw a code for p0733 for the TCM i believe. But would low fluid cause it to not respond ?

Emma Eme • sounds like you're out of power steering fluid... I have a video on filling it. Also you can try unplugging the negative cable on the battery for at least ten minutes... How many miles does it have?

Emma Eme • Also yes you can change the transmission fluid... And let's hope that fixes the message... Otherwise you'll need to take it in to a shop with a dealer-scanner and see what's going on with it.

How to determine which Transmission you have: 1. Put in Manual Mode and count. 2. Listen for the shifts in Auto mode.

Charles Golden • You're Welcome.

phigo4kins • No, you need this one - amzn.to/2rHwJhz . Thanks for watching.

If it actually hitting the bottom of the pan, you could stick it in when the pan is off. Get a general bottom stick location from under the car, and mark or score the stack at the top of the tube in the engine.

Bako Baban • depends what you mean... The video shows how to measure what comes out. The capacity for the whole thing is about 7 liters. But if you're just changing the fluid it'll probably be around 3.75... you'll still need to measure and use the graph like in this video so you have the proper amount in it... That's very important to get right.

I am changing filter and transmission fluit. I added 6.75 littres because equal to 7 quarz iam true or false?? Thank you for answer again...

Bako Baban • if you're just changing the fluid then 6.75 is too much.. Just watch this video to see how to measure it correctly.

You know I'm pretty sure I stated it does less than half but it's still a significant fluid change. Of course it would need to be done multiple times to get closer to "replacement". It's safer than flushing it for sure.

Is the ABS dash light on too?

@@mrficks1838 no, my abs light isnt on

Well next I would determine how long it's been since you changed the transmission fluid, the mileage on the car and the driving style. (meaning if the transmission has undergone abuse from abnormal use) Things are pointing to the TCM being the issue but it may still be an ABS origin point. Try driving with ABS off if you haven't already and see if that changes anything. Check out this link for more info and see what you come up with and get back to me - www.engine-codes.com/p1dcf.html

@@mrficks1838 thanks man. I75,000 km. And all highway kms. Never beat on

That's good news. Sounds like you just need a transmission fluid change and best to use the Mopar one probably. I've used Royal Purple brand and had good results too. Hopefully it's just the TCM sensing the old fluid / debris. You might try changing the fluid twice within a few days from each other to 'flush' it a bit. With some luck this will fix that code but you might need to reset the computer with a scan tool after you do the fluid changes.

No, you have a different transmission (8-speed). This is for the 2011-2014 models. If you can't find any info on yours just let me know and I'll help.

Mr Ficks if you can help me that would be wonderful

Louie WitEt • is it the base model (SE) ?

Mr Ficks yes it is automatic v6

Louie WitEt • Alright most likely you have a 845re transmission but let's make sure first by entering your VIN here - www.mopar.com/dodge/en-us/my-vehicle/dashboard.html ... You might have to make an account (free).. But it's worth it to check on recall information too. It'll give you the name of your transmission in the vehicle info somewhere.

Well maybe that's a sign you should change it yourself. you can do it :D.

يحيى علي المطوع 3.6l V6

Mr Ficks Is it the saim Process in both V8 5.7 and V6 3.6

يحيى علي المطوع •If it has a Nag1 transmission then yes

Mr Ficks My car is 2012 dodge charger RT plus 5.7 ,so it's nag1 right ?

يحيى علي المطوع If it's 5 speed then yes. You might want to look into how to look up your car by vin too.... So you learn more about your car.

You just hold it a couple seconds to the right and it goes back to Auto. Or if in 5th if you shift it one more then it goes to Auto again too. Also it should reset when turning the car on and off. You just shift it once to get into manual mode.

@@mrficks1838 okay thanks man

Charles Golden • 2011-2014