Great to hear! Thanks again for checking in 👍

Great job! You have accomplished a lot. Thanks for taking the time to share, I’m glad my videos were able to help in some way.

If you have hard shifts the TCM reset will fix you up 👍

​@@TheLawnEngineerFYI I followed your reset procedure about 8 months ago. Had to do it around 3 times in short order (within a few weeks), but has been good for the roughly 8 months since.

Glad it was helpful!

Oh yeah, drain baby drain!

Do you have a part number for the drain and refill plug?

Glad it was helpful!

I agree, very few reports of failure.

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I have a 2020 and it shifts beautifully. You don't even notice them except for the rev change.

You’re welcome 👍

I would have however used the mopar official coolant BUT at least you’re doing it 😂😅

I agree, many people ignore the role the owner/driver in reliability.

Yep. I have 240k on my 2015 Chrysler 200. Do all my own maintenance and repairs. Between having a ZF in this Car and my Land Rovers. They are hands down the best in the world.

@@dishsoap1it is amazing what driving reasonable and performing maintenance can do for reliability. It seems all the manic drivers I know have the most reliability problems 😮

The transmission will last as long as at least the Honda/Acura counterparts...they all use the same transmission. Zf 9HP48.

You're welcome

The ZF 8 speeds (rwd applications) have pans with filters but this 9 speed does not. The filter is replaceable but it’s behind the torque converter which requires the engine and transmission to be separated to access.

You are correct, the nut then lever is removed to gain access to a plug. The port with the plug removed then can be used to fill the transmission. I have an older video that may explain this better: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r7abhsx73qiYeWg.html Thanks for checking in, and sharing your experience. It does seem that some people make their own reliability through maintenance...others wonder why things fail all the time.

Thank you very much!

Just for information, I had green oil.Orginalny ZF 9 oil and I found it 3.5 liters

You’re welcome. Unfortunately, I don’t know the thread pitch. We’re you able to resolve the problem? I could take it off tomorrow and see if you still need the information.

@@TheLawnEngineer Hex Lock Nut - Mopar (6512818AA) I found it but thanks very much for your help I sent you the original number and I found a hole to check the oil level and pour oil I will send you a photo for your information

@@piotrgotkowicz9001 great 👍

@@piotrgotkowicz9001 ... that is correct. the OG and replacement ZF 9 spd transmission oil is a light green'ish in color. If you buy ZF branded fluid go with ZF Lifeguard 9.

Check out this previous video, it has more detailed instructions. Transmission fluid drain and fill on 2017+ Chrysler Pacifica ZF 9 speed transmission kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r7abhsx73qiYeWg.html

This drain method does not get all of the fluid out. At least half of the fluid is held in the torque converter. I perform this drain and fill multiple times to get most of the old fluid out.

@@TheLawnEngineer Thanks brotha!

Hello Piotr. I just drove around and got it up to operating temperature but the fluid is very low viscosity so it drains easily. The change made no difference to the operation of the box. I do have a few other videos on a transmission computer reset to improve shifting. There is no recommended change interval for the fluid. They said it’s lifetime fluid.

@@TheLawnEngineer Thanks very much for your help. I've already watched all your PACIFICA related videos. Planning to change the gearbox oil this weekend. I plan to use MOPAR oil as AMS OIL is hard to come by. And the last question, did you reset the box every time after changing the oil in the way you have in the video.

@@TheLawnEngineer And a big request if you can write the exact name of the oil that you used for the box, maybe something can be arranged. Thanks in advance for your help, best regards, Piotr

@@piotrgotkowicz9001 I perform the reset about once a month. I didn't do one specifically after the fluid change but its not a bad idea.

@@piotrgotkowicz9001 Its "AMSOil Signature Series Fuel-Efficient Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid". www.amsoil.com/p/signature-series-fuel-efficient-synthetic-automatic-transmission-fluid-atl/?code=ATLPK-EA

Chrysler does not recommend changing this fluid. I don’t agree with this, but it’s your choice.

I've done this drain an fill three times. First two were at ~45,000 and 58,000. Yes fill access is better with the batter removed. I removed the battery in my first trans fluid video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r7abhsx73qiYeWg.html

60 000 km

Unfortunately it’s not accessible unless you remove the transmission. It’s located behind the torque converter…a really convenient spot 🤷‍♂️

This transmission does not have a pan, the filter is not accessible, and the drain plug is reusable.

Unfortunately you can’t select a gear. However, if you are using cruise control it will downshift to maintain speed.

Yes, I used a different/more accessible plug to fill.

@@TheLawnEngineer Thanks for posting the video and your response.

@@Milfordbeach you’re welcome

Unfortunately I don’t. Check out the Mopar parts website. They usually have pretty good schematics.

Yes, I’m using the original plugs. The drain plug has a copper washer for sealing and seems fine to reuse. The top plug is more like a set screw with no sealing surface so that is fine to reuse also.

No leaks.

@@TheLawnEngineer I have Honda with same tranny, approaching 30K, thinking doing the same procedure. Honda recommend change plugs because they have silicon washers. Thanks again.

@@simsim2486 interesting that they use different drain plugs. Thank for checking in.

Honda Odyssey also has the same transmission 👍

You can use the same concept but it is a different transmission, so it uses different fluids, amounts, and the drain/fill locations will be different.

I can’t find the fluid on Amsoil site for hybrid model, any thought on this

@@peterhong7412 the CVT is a newer transmission and it seems like it takes aftermarket supplies to develop and meet ORM specifications for new fluids. I would check a few other lubricant companies if they don’t offer anything, you are stuck with Mopar for now.

Thank for the response

@@peterhong7412 you’re welcome

Check out the AMSOil website and search by vehicle www.amsoil.com

Great idea, I have not used any of those products.

@@TheLawnEngineer , l have watched many car repair videos and l noticed that many of the cars being repaired have rust underneath. Rust is automotive cancer in my opinion. It weakens the car. It leads to more problems. It devalues the car and makes it unsafe. The car body is treated with rustproofing but chassis and suspension components are not protected. The black paint used by manufacturers is only minimal ptotection just good for one year at most.

That is accurate, the filter can only be accessed from the side that bolts to the engine. Obviously the German engineers didn’t plan on it being changed; I’m not sure that is a good idea but it’s what they did.

@@TheLawnEngineer wow ty so much for info, reallllllly appreciate it!

@@Runk3lsmcdougal you’re welcome

I changed my fluid on my '18 Pacifica 6 months ago, did 8 drain and fills which gets 99% of the old fluid out.. Drive 20 miles between each change and fill for full circulation. Only do change and fill when completely cold. This has no filter you can change its internal don't worry about it. Drop drain plug exactly 3-1/2 quarts comes out when full just put 3-1/2 quarts back in I already measured it the correct way with dipstick at proper temperature I did all the legwork already. Check for leaks if you have no leaks three and a half quarts will be full ONLY USE Chrysler Mopar 8-9 speed transmission fluid, it's green. This transmission is special to this 9 speed transmission fluid only, you take a risk if it's anything else. You can remove the drivers side wheel to get to the fill plug also you can fill a 1 gallon pump sprayer and just pump it back in through the wheel well. Do this every 30-40k miles for best longevity..Do NOT flush only drain and fill.

@@seatime674 great info thank you!

I would always recommend to change the filter, but you can’t on this transmission. There is a replaceable filter but it’s behind the torque converter! The only practical time to replace it is during a rebuild.

www.amsoil.com/p/signature-series-fuel-efficient-synthetic-automatic-transmission-fluid-atl/

Thanks!!

@@tonyc6331 you’re welcome

Yes it is

@@TheLawnEngineer thanks. I have the transmission in a 2019 jeep Cherokee. It has that horrible fifth speed clunk around 30-35 mph. And it seems to take forever to get in gear in the morning when it’s cold. I’m hoping the Amsoil fuel efficient. SS version will smooth that out. Is that your experience?

@@sbond1963 unfortunately the fluid doesn’t make a difference on the shifting, but this video explains how to fix it: Updated 2017+ Chrysler Pacifica Transmission Reset: Fix those harsh shifts kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iKuXhcaXrsmaimQ.html

Yes it does, the engine compartment is challenging. I’ll try to do better in the future.

It's my personal preference, others should do what they prefer.

It would be interesting to see oil analysis results.

I never had the problem but it sounds like it’s happening to others…bad deal.

I agree, I was glad to see a lack of any heavy particles.

I am a mechanical engineer and I guess I cover a little bit of everything. I started out with lawn care videos and evolved from there, did the name of the channel throw you off at all? I've thought about separating into separate channels...automotive, lawn, golf.

@@TheLawnEngineer I was joking buddy. You are the master of both.

@@wisemanbell6957 thanks for replying, I’ll stop overthinking the name 😆.

Agreed, they just create specifications.