OEM Dodge Caravan Automatic Transmission Filter

Dodge Caravan Automatic Transmission Filter Parts and Q&A

• Auto Transmission Filter
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  Q: How to Maintain and Repair an Automatic Transmission Filter on Dodge Caravan?

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  The 31TH Automatic Transmission fluid and filter should only be serviced and repaired with Mopar ATF +4 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) Type 9602. Switching the filter should go together with changing the engine oil and when you do this, remember to clean the magnet inside the Oil Pan with a clean, dry cloth. In case the transaxle is taken apart, replace the fluid and filter. First, lift the vehicle in a hoist and make sure a drain container is placed under the transaxle oil pan. Loose the bolts on the pan and tap a corner to cause the fluid to flow out, then take out the oil pan. With the Oil Filter-to-valve body screws off, take out both the old filter and the gasket. Put in a new filter and gasket, clean both the bottom of the pan and the magnet and reattach the pan with Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant, applying the bolts at 19 Nm (165 inch lbs.). Add four quarts of Mopar ATF +4 to the engine using the dipstick. Turn on the motor, let it run for a minute or more and then turn it off. With both your parking and service brakes on, flick the selector lever to every spot, stopping in either park or neutral when you're done. Make sure the level of transaxle fluid is between the marks on the dipstick (at least 3 mm or 1/8 inch below the "ADD" mark) and recheck it when your transaxle has warmed up to its normal temperature. Put the dipstick all the way in so that the transaxle remains clean. When using the dipstick tube suction method, wait until the transaxle reaches its operating temperature, select an appropriate suction device, move the suction line into the dipstick tube through to the lowest point inside the transaxle oil pan. After the suction line is off, add four quarts of Mopar ATF +4 through the dipstick hole, start up your engine and watch the level like before, without moving the dipstick.
• Auto Transmission Filter
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  Q: What Steps Are Involved in Changing the Oil and Servicing the Automatic Transmission Filter for the 40TE Automatic Transaxle on Dodge Caravan?

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  Only products labeled Mopar® ATF+4 should be used to service and repair the 40TE Automatic Transaxle and change the filter when you change the transmission oil by cleaning the magnet in the Oil Pan with a dry, clean cloth. Should the transaxle be taken apart, drain the fluid, use a new filter and add fresh fluid. After parking the vehicle on a hoist, place a container that can catch the old oil under the transaxle oil pan. Open the pan bolts, tapping one side so fluid can run out before removing the oil pan. Set a new filter (1) and O-ring (2) onto the bottom of the valve body, wash the oil pan and oil pan magnet, place the pan back with Mopar Silicone Adhesive at the corners and cover with new bolts torqued to 19 Nm (165 in. lbs.). Make sure to pour four quarts of Mopar® ATF+4 from the dipstick opening, crank the engine and let it idle for about one minute. Use the parking and service brakes and then quickly move the lever to each position in the selector before stopping in either park or neutral. Check the transaxle fluid level to ensure it's at 1/8 inch (3 mm) below the dipstick's lowest mark and then check the fluid level again once the transaxle has reached its operating temperature of 82° C (180° F). Check that the dipstick isn't loose, as it might let dirt into the transaxle. Alternatively, use the dipstick tube fluid suction method by making sure the transaxle is hot, selecting a Vacula® or equivalent tool and place the suction line into the dipstick tube, checking it reaches the box to assure the oil pan is being drained completely. With the suction line gone, add four quarts of Mopar® ATF+4 through the dipstick, open the hood and check the fluid level as you did earlier.