2013-2018 Dodge Ram 1500 8 speed Transmission Fluid and Filter Change

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2013-2018 Dodge Ram 1500 8 speed Transmission Fluid and Filter Change

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This 2015 Ram 1500 is getting new transmission fluid and filter.
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@Michael-lw1tn Ай бұрын

Thanks a million. Wait till I get my hands on that salesman......

@franknoblitt6265 2 күн бұрын

Thank you Sir. Excellent video!

@somnuk1 6 ай бұрын

love the video keep it simple and go straight to the point, thanks

@cityhkim8006 2 ай бұрын

helpful to know not necessary to remove exhaust pipes, thx a lot.

@Marty-PNW 6 ай бұрын

I asked about a tranny flush while at the dealer yesterday, advisor said 8 speeds have a sealed transmission, no flush required. I'm not a mechanic, but man that didn't sound right lol Glad you posted this video.

@jaydenorcutt5677 5 ай бұрын

Lifetime fluid just means it’ll fail after the warranty expires

@fernandodacosta1477 5 ай бұрын

Dealer wants transmission blows up, for us expendable $7000,00

@CallSignJammer 5 ай бұрын

@@jaydenorcutt5677yep. As far as a manufacturer is concerned, lifetime = 100k miles.

@mikec8430 3 ай бұрын

Dealership told me the same thing when i asked about trans fluid change.

@nicholasmarshall3881 3 ай бұрын

Jesus! My dealership told me during an oil change that I should consider replacing the trans filter and gave me the price.

@MissionaryForMexico 17 күн бұрын

You should also drain torque converter, there is normally a drain bolt. And the intercooler also will have residual fluid. Lastly, to lubricate new pan gasket, and replace pan bolts!

@anthonykrintz630 Ай бұрын

I’m doing this job rn

@MrRamza1988 5 ай бұрын

Thank You!

@TheStrykerSeven 2 ай бұрын

I want to point out that you can just use acetone or brake cleaner to clean off that exhaust pipe prior to running it.

@PatriotPlus179 Күн бұрын

Plot twist - Wipe the residual oil off with a rag. Once the transmission is filled, start the vehicle in a well ventilated area until engine is at operating temperature. The residual oil will be gone.

@hankmini4525 4 ай бұрын

great vid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@ronniefrancisco4680 Ай бұрын

DAT BOY GOOD...

@SilentBob1932 28 күн бұрын

The new Version of the Mopar Pan Doesn’t have a Drain Plug , just ordered mine and the Pan went from AA to AB after the part #, Mopar Parts Department Guy said those Drain Plug’s had a lot of failures, so they eliminated it.

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 28 күн бұрын

@@SilentBob1932 Wow! That makes this a messy job.

@wowdude8244 7 күн бұрын

Mopar can't make a drain plug that won't leak? Lol i think the real reason is they don't want people to change the fluid since they say "sealed transmission lifetime fluid" BS lie

@wowdude8244 7 күн бұрын

With the new pans without a drain plug people won't even bother changing it or dealerships will charge more for the labor just what they wanted

@pounderish 6 ай бұрын

Did mine last weekend and had no issues taking out drain plug with a ball head allen key or any of the torqx screws. Seems my exhaust was slightly forward a bit.

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 6 ай бұрын

Nice! That makes it easy 👍

@MattSmith-vl8zp 5 ай бұрын

Did you guys level the transmission to do this? I seen a video of a guy jacking the backend up to level the transmission before doing his

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 5 ай бұрын

@@MattSmith-vl8zp Good question. I did not. I measured the fluid that came out and when filling it back up it took roughly the same amount. So I'm confident it didn't get overfilled or underfilled.

@mopar2ya165 4 ай бұрын

You didnt lift the truck to get the trans pan level.

@seasonsla 7 күн бұрын

I was wondering... I've seen a few videos of this and no one shows or talks about the "pan gasket". Does it need sealant? Lubricate as you would the filter stem? Or go on dry? Anything about this would help me. Many thanks for considering my request.

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 7 күн бұрын

@@seasonsla Good question. The rubber pan gasket goes on dry but the filter o-ring needs to be lubricated with transmission fluid. Hopefully that helps 👍

@victorortega2718 3 ай бұрын

So yours took 5 quats correct?

@ragggy4612 3 ай бұрын

I did the level check while mine was running and fluid went everywhere

@wowdude8244 7 күн бұрын

Lol

@timdippel7517 4 ай бұрын

Man I sure appreciate this video and your responding to comments and questions. Our ‘15 ram has almost 156000 and believe never has been changed(drop and fill or flushed). Also have been told if you’re not sure then leave it alone. Sealed. I don’t trust that strategy. Would think at least drop and fill would be a good thing. And with fresh fluid. Your video certainly makes it tempting for even me to diy, but with cost of this particular fluid and pan/filter it’s also tempting to let dealer do it. Think I was quoted 300 and something. Do you think that’s somewhat reasonable?

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 4 ай бұрын

I would double check what's included in that price. $300 from the dealer for a fluid and filter change seems pretty low. If that's really the price I would hop on that right away 👍

@timdippel7517 4 ай бұрын

@@ValleyMobileAutomotive I will check. That was several months ago. We have no apparent trans issue, so you see no problem with a drop and fill even we think has never been serviced with that mileage? Is it best to stay away from a flush? Thinking they don’t have to drop pan with just a flush, but wouldn’t won’t that to cause damage sucking thru tork converter

@Artschool3 6 ай бұрын

You didn’t have to loosen the transmission mount bolts and raise the transmission?

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 6 ай бұрын

No, once you grind down the allen to fit between the exhaust you're golden. The pan will slide out from underneath 👍. I suppose lifting the tranny would accomplish the same thing, getting an allen between the exhaust.

@peace_1173 4 ай бұрын

So last two quarts of oil you keep the truck running when you add them?

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 4 ай бұрын

Yes, the truck must be running and transmission at the right temp for the final top off 👍

@relentlessfpv1822 28 күн бұрын

Thank you for the video. Just have one question, why did you have to buy a new pan?

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 28 күн бұрын

@@relentlessfpv1822 The filter is inside the pan. If you want a new filter then you need a new pan. It's a crazy design 🤦🏻‍♂️

@relentlessfpv1822 28 күн бұрын

@@ValleyMobileAutomotive that is a crazy design. Thanks for responding. Appreciate you.

@stickyHick 3 ай бұрын

Can you fill fluid through dipstick? Or have to pump?

@dexterhynes9417 2 ай бұрын

You have to pump, there shouldn’t be a dipstick for transmission fluid on any newer vehicle

@delmusrazor9486 10 күн бұрын

In the process of doing this.. is the filter mandatory with changing the fluid? Or is it just like a oil change

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 9 күн бұрын

@@delmusrazor9486 The filter is not mandatory but it does have added benefits to have a fresh filter. If you don't want to do the filter then the pan does not need to be removed. You can just drain and refill 👍

@hankmini4525 4 ай бұрын

Did you do the final top off with the engine running? Thank You

@petermac4977 4 ай бұрын

Yes you do the level check with the engine running.

@cinepost 6 ай бұрын

Why do you change the pan out? Where do you get a fluid pump, what was that?

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 6 ай бұрын

Links to all the parts and tools are in the description. The filter is part of the pan and not replaceable separately.

@cinepost 6 ай бұрын

@@ValleyMobileAutomotive why is the filter listed for sale by itself at Autozone?

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 6 ай бұрын

@@cinepost It might be for a different transmission. This is the 8 speed transmission.

@fabianescobar5798 6 ай бұрын

SHello friend, thanks for the video, for a ram1500 year 2019 will the filter come separately or will it be as you show in the video? thanks greetings

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 6 ай бұрын

If it's the 8 speed transmission with a pan that has ridges on it like this one then the filter is part of the pan 👍

@JokesOnYou-zx5qx 25 күн бұрын

What I do before removing anything. I cover everything where oil is going to spill with aluminum foil and just remove it when your done and you have a nice clean area. Even for regular oil change i use this method.

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 25 күн бұрын

@@JokesOnYou-zx5qx That's a good idea. Thanks for the tip! 👍

@PatriotPlus179 Күн бұрын

+1 on the aluminum foil for both jobs Thanks.

@hotrodsather 7 күн бұрын

You could have clean the fluid off using a chemical degreaser.

@peace_1173 5 ай бұрын

When you adding last two quarts did you keep the truck running?

@Thejoel713 5 ай бұрын

I need this info aswell??

@PatriotPlus179 Күн бұрын

I think the transmission oil needs to warm up above 90 degrees, then check the oil fill plug until fluid is coming out. I would drive it and then check it again. I over engineer things though, lol.

@a55ga5m 5 ай бұрын

I watched another video that had a few more steps, which included holding the brake and shifting to reverse, then neutral, then drive, then back to reverse and then park while it was up to temp. Did you do this as well? Or is this not necessary?

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 5 ай бұрын

Yes I shifted through gears a few times. Hold it for about 10 seconds in each selection 👍

@a55ga5m 5 ай бұрын

@@ValleyMobileAutomotive Awesome! Thank you!

@idsullymichaels Ай бұрын

service schedule says every 60k changing the fluid and the filter. Does than mean. buying the $250+ pan and filter together when doing so? the filter is part of the pan and the whole thing gets replaced?

@ValleyMobileAutomotive Ай бұрын

@@idsullymichaels It's not the best design but yeah in order to change the filter you need to purchase the whole pan each time 🤦🏻‍♂️

@wowdude8244 7 күн бұрын

Dorman and PPE make pans with changeable filters so next time you just buy the filter

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 7 күн бұрын

@@wowdude8244 Thanks for the info. I'll look for that next time I do one of these transmissions.

@Turkishdefence2024 6 ай бұрын

After filling the fluid you have to play with the gears like ( P-R-N-D)? How long you gatta wait in between

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 5 ай бұрын

Not long, the fluid moves pretty fast through the system. If you like you can count to 10 in each section. That should be plenty 👍

@larmo5633 2 ай бұрын

Did you have to level the truck at all or did you just let it sit as it naturally sits

@pdofficial3370 Ай бұрын

Keep her as level as possible! Otherwise your “full plug” won’t actually spill out when it should, resulting in putting in too much or little fluid than required.

@peace_1173 4 ай бұрын

Hi I have ram 2014 V6 8 speed transmission. From where you buy oil and pan ?

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 4 ай бұрын

I have links in the description for the parts and tools needed 🙂

@peace_1173 5 ай бұрын

Questions please any body can help me . I have Ram 2014 4x4 V6 3.6L 8 speed doesn't have dipstick when I come to stop when the transmission hot there is a kick what is that please . I drove it every day

@vincenzodisorbo4071 4 ай бұрын

I’m also having the heating up problem when I’m stopped at a light if anyone happens to have an answer on that. Btw the “kick” your feeling I assume is when you go to pull away at a green light, is the drive shaft. Had that on mine I took it off and pulled the boot off and greased it up. The kick went away instantly.

@user-iw8un5me5l 5 ай бұрын

My truck has 165k miles and probably never had a trans filter changed. Should I reuse the old oil? Heard that new fluid could be to slippery.

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 5 ай бұрын

I have never heard that before. I wouldn't think that would be a problem. I would recommend replacing the fluid with new fluid as well 👍

@wowdude8244 26 күн бұрын

So what did you do? Did you use new oil?

@velleitas8618 23 күн бұрын

what’s the power tool you used?

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 23 күн бұрын

@@velleitas8618 There should be a link in the description for a good electric ratchet 👍

@MrSwift05 2 ай бұрын

Is the new transmission cover the filter ?

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 2 ай бұрын

Yes, the filter is built into the cover.

@brenerramos2493 2 ай бұрын

Will this fit item fit on 2014 ram 1500 sport 5.7 hemi?

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 2 ай бұрын

It should if you have the 8 speed transmission.

@waltercastro2015 3 ай бұрын

Is it normal transmission temperature 🌡️ driving at 195-201?

@chiefpeep4261 2 ай бұрын

I have a 2018 and mine sits at around 185-188 but I do mostly highway cruising

@djangorestraind596 5 ай бұрын

Can you not refill from the top end in the tranny fluid tube?

@dang2015 4 ай бұрын

there isnt one

@peace_1173 4 ай бұрын

My truck has 160k I don't know if it has changed before, you think it will be ok to change it ?

@TwistedGorillaFab 2 ай бұрын

Normal transmission fluid is good for 30 - 60000 miles depending on hoe the truck was used.

@wowdude8244 26 күн бұрын

Did you change it?

@miguelg7609 6 ай бұрын

No filter?

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 6 ай бұрын

The filter is not removable separately, it's part of the pan. That's why we installed a new pan to get a new filter. It's an interesting design.

@kevonslims7269 6 ай бұрын

@@ValleyMobileAutomotive Interesting? More like stupid design..

@Tngoz 5 ай бұрын

What mileage is this recommended? Thnx @valleymobileautomotive

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 5 ай бұрын

@@Tngoz The information I have says every 120k miles to replace fluid and filter.

@farhenheit628of1200 3 ай бұрын

Do you need a new pan?

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 3 ай бұрын

Only if you want to change the transmission filter. If you're not changing the filter then I would leave the pan on and just do a drain and refill 👍

@farhenheit628of1200 3 ай бұрын

@@ValleyMobileAutomotive so the drain plug is reusable? Its not a plastic piece that just breaks?

@BlackRam17 3 ай бұрын

Who the hell designed the drain plug to be in the worst possible spot!?!?

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 3 ай бұрын

I know right! 🤦🏻‍♂️

@nathanmorton4080 17 күн бұрын

Hahahaha who the fucj buys a dodge, these trucks are a joke

@CarnivoreCrazy-kx2lj 15 күн бұрын

They are all a joke. Ram just looks better and rides better.

@spark229 12 күн бұрын

Sounds like you had some bad experiences with Dodge with how upset you seem.