OEM Dodge Stratus Automatic Transmission Filter

Dodge Stratus Automatic Transmission Filter Parts and Q&A

• Filter
  MD758684
  Q: How to Service an Automatic Transmission Filter According to the Owner's Manual on Dodge Stratus?

  A:

  Review the manual of your vehicle for the best suggested maintenance timing for the transaxle's fluid and filter service. Use leopard ATF +4 and exchange the filter at the same time. If the transaxle is apart, wipe the magnet clean and change both the fluid and the filter when replacing the fluid. The first step is to jack up the car, put a container below the Oil Pan and drain the oil. Loose the bolts on the pan, tap one part to get the drain hole unstuck and pull out the oil pan to let the fluid drain. Replace the filter and O-ring on the bottom of the valve body, clean both the oil pan and magnet, use new Mopar Silicone Adhesive to install the oil pan tightening to 19 Nm (165 in. lbs.). Send four quarts of Mopar Type 9602 ATF +4 down the dipstick hole, start the engine and leave it running for one minute. Put both your parking and service brakes on, move the selector lever to each setting several times and set the selector to either park or neutral. Measure the transaxle fluid and make sure it is 3 mm (1/8 inch) below the lowest mark on the dipstick, then recheck the level once the transaxle is not hot, usually when it falls to about 83°C (180°F). Put the dipstick entirely in the hole to avoid letting dirt in the transaxle. When using the fluid suction method, the transaxle has to be fully warm, you have to use an appropriate device and ensure the suction line is in the dipstick tube all the way to the lowest part of the oil pan. Open the drain plug, empty the old fluid, remove the suction line, then pour four quarts of Mopar ATF +4 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) Type 9602 through the dipstick as needed, after which you start the engine. Remember to return the dipstick, check and adjust the fluid level and make sure it's fully seated to complete the steps.
• Auto Transmission Filter
  4864505AB
  Q: How to Maintain and Repair an Automatic Transmission Filter on Dodge Stratus?

  A:

  Before servicing the fluid filter for the automatic transmission, use only Original Mopar ATF +4 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) Type 9602. Filter replacement should happen whenever your transmission oil is changed and cleaning the magnet inside the Oil Pan is done best with a clean dry cloth. If you remove the transaxle, replace both the fluid and the filter. Raise the vehicle on a hoist and set a drain container beneath the transaxle oil pan. Work the bolts loose, tap at least one side corner and then drain the liquid into a container before taking out the oil pan. Set a new filter and O-ring on the bottom of the valve body, clean the oil pan and magnet and attach the pan again using new Mopar Silicone Adhesive sealant, made sure the final tightness of the bolts is 19 Nm (165 in. lbs.). Put four quarts of Mopar ATF +4 through the dipstick opening, start the engine and let it run for at least one minute. With the parking and service brakes set, engage each position of the selector lever, until you are in park or neutral. Measure the amount of transaxle fluid and then add some if it is below the lowest mark on the dipstick, 3 mm (1/8 inch) from flush. Retest the level once the transaxle has reached normal operating temperature (180°F). Pull the dipstick out and place it correctly to avoid dirt debris from reaching the transaxle. When using the dipstick tube fluid suction method, let the transaxle warm up to operating temperature, use the right device for suction and push the suction line into the dipstick tube to the very bottom of the oil pan. Once you've taken out the suction line, place four quarts of Mopar ATF +4 through the dipstick tube, start the engine and test the fluid level again, making sure the dipstick is properly seated.