OEM Dodge Avenger Automatic Transmission Filter

Dodge Avenger Automatic Transmission Filter Parts and Q&A

• Auto Transmission Filter
  4864505AB
  Q: How to Service and Repair an Automatic Transmission Filter on Dodge Avenger?

  A:

  To do service and repair on the automatic transmission fluid, first place an open container below the transaxle Oil Pan. Before pulling the oil pan off, take out the pan bolts, then hit the pan in one corner to loosen it and empty the fluid. Fit a new filter and a new O-ring on the bottom of the valve body, then clean both the oil pan and the magnet, applying Mopar Adhesive Sealant or some other sealant to the oil pan as needed. Clamp the oil pan mounting bolts with a torque of 19 Nm (14 ft lbs). Fill 3.8 dm (4.0 quarts) of Mopar Atf Plus 4 (Automatic Transmission Type 7176) or Dia Atf Sp Ii through the filler tube. After starting the engine, let it run for at least a minute, with the parking and service brakes applied. Then, take the selector lever to each position for a moment and stop it in park or neutral. Allow the transaxle to reach its normal operating temperature and then recheck the fluid so it is in the Hot range, 1/8 inch lower than the Add point.
• Filter Assembly
  68018555AA
  Q: How Often Should You Replace Your Automatic Transmission Filter for Optimal Performance on Dodge Avenger?

  A:

  Follow the maintenance intervals given in the transaxle manual for best results when servicing. Only use oil that says Mopar® ATF+4 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) on its label and replace the filter during your transmission oil change. Clean the magnet in the Oil Pan using a clean, dry cloth at that time. Should the transaxle need to be taken apart, replace the fluid and filter. Raise the vehicle above the ground on a hoist, drain the oil and put a container under the oil pan. Unlock the bolts and tap one corner to break the pan loose so that the oil drains before you take it off. Replace both the filter and O-ring on the valve body at its base, clean the oil pan and magnet and secure the pan with new Silicone Adhesive sealant, setting the oil pan bolts at 19 Nm (165 in. lbs.). Place four quarts of Mopar® ATF+4 inside from the dipstick and let the engine idle for a minute afterward. After putting both brakes on, push the selector lever briefly to each place and bring it back to park or neutral. Check how much transaxle fluid there is by consulting the dipstick and add fluid to make the level sit at 3 mm (1/8 in.) below the lowest point, then verify the level again after the transaxle is warm at 82° C (180° F). Make sure the dipstick is all the way in, so that no dirt can find its way into the transaxle. Before using the dipstick tube fluid suction approach, ensure the transaxle is hot, use a proper fluid suction tool, insert the line into the dipstick and check that it hits the lowest part of the oil pan to drain the old fluid. With the suction line out, add four quarts of Mopar® ATF+4 through the dipstick, start the engine and then check and adjust the level as before.