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What kind of transmission fluid does a dodge dakota take?

What kind of transmission fluid does a dodge dakota take?

Use Mopar ATF+4 in the automatic transmission of your Dodge Dakota. There are several brands of transmission fluid on the market that have the same properties as the Mopar fluid; but before substituting another brand, check with your Dodge dealer to be sure it will work properly in your truck.

How many quarts of transmission fluid does a 2006 dodge dakota take?

Dry fill: 46re Dakota 3 speed with O/D unit (4 speed) 11.7 quarts. 47re (Ram) 4 speed could take as much as 17 quarts for a dry fill.

How many quarts of transmission fluid does a dodge dakota take?

Open the hood and remove the transmission fluid dipstick. Add 4 quarts of transmission fluid through dipstick tube.

How to check transmission fluid Dodge?

Checking Transmission Fluid: Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Make sure your car is in park before getting out and opening the hood.
  2. Find the transmission fluid dipstick.
  3. Remove the dipstick and touch the fluid, moving it around between your thumb and forefinger.
  4. Wipe off the dipstick, then insert it back into the vehicle.

What does total fill mean on a Dodge Dakota?

“Total Fill” specifies if you do an engine flush (add two quarts to the number if you ever do) or otherwise bone-dry. If you are just going to drop the pan, it is probably more along the lines of the “Initial Fill”.

How much fluid does a Dodge Dakota have?

“Total Fill” specifies if you do an engine flush (add two quarts to the number if you ever do) or otherwise bone-dry. If you are just going to drop the pan, it is probably more along the lines of the “Initial Fill”. I’d get a couple extra quarts just in case though. I think most Dakota transmission have two filters.

How many filters does a Dodge Dakota have?

I think most Dakota transmission have two filters. A pan filter and a spin-on filter. My 45RFE does. Good luck!! bigcman, there are some jerks who prowl this forum. Just ignore them. However, keep in mind when you ask for help on an open forum such as this, details are important.

What kind of transmission does a 2002 Dodge Dakota have?

Anybody know what engine/transmission combinations were available for a 2002 Dakota 4×4? The owner does not know, and he refuses to call his local Dodge service department to find out. That doesn’t help much, bigcman. There were about 3 or 4 different trannies for that year I think. Check the sticker in your glovebox… 45RFE?

“Total Fill” specifies if you do an engine flush (add two quarts to the number if you ever do) or otherwise bone-dry. If you are just going to drop the pan, it is probably more along the lines of the “Initial Fill”.

What kind of engine does a Dodge Dakota have?

A carry-over from 2005, the Dakota is a mid-size pick up truck offered in both Club and Quad Cab configuration, in three different trim levels – the ST, SLT and Laramie. All models are available in two and four-wheel-drive configuration with a 3.7-liter V6 engine that produces 210HP as standard, along with a four-speed automatic transmission.

“Total Fill” specifies if you do an engine flush (add two quarts to the number if you ever do) or otherwise bone-dry. If you are just going to drop the pan, it is probably more along the lines of the “Initial Fill”. I’d get a couple extra quarts just in case though. I think most Dakota transmission have two filters.

Where can I buy a 2006 Dodge Dakota?

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