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How many quarts of transmission fluid does a 2011 Dodge Durango take?

How many quarts of transmission fluid does a 2011 Dodge Durango take?

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Dodge Durango Transmission Fluid Capacity

Transmission Fluid Capacity Fluid Type
65RFE RWD 6-speed automatic transmission Total Fill 14.8 quarts (14 liters) 5.5 quarts Initial Fill (5.2 liters) AP4
W5A580 5 speed automatic transmission Total Fill 8.1 quarts (7.7 litres) AP4

What kind of transmission fluid does a 2011 Dodge Durango take?

Valvoline Synthetic Transmission Fluid ATF+4 1 Quart.

Is there dipstick for Dodge Durango SRT transmission?

If you choose to have it done, it will cost an arm and a leg. For my SRT, this issue is addressed on page 423/424 of the 2018 Durango SRT owners manual…and it is consistent with what the mechanic said. Filled for life. No dipstick, either, so an easy check of fluid color is not possible.

Is it expensive to change transmission fluid in Dodge Durango?

Yes the change is expensive due to both the cost of the special fluid and the fact that the whole plastic pan (integral fluid filter) has to be replaced. Also the procedure for checking the the correct fluid level is a real PITA. I recently went thru this, but haven’t changed it yet.

How many miles does a Dodge Durango have?

My 2015 Durango with the 3.6 and zf 8 speed is approaching 50,000 miles. All the other cars I’ve owned I always thought that meant to drain and refill the tranny fluid.

Can you drain and refill a 8 speed transmission?

All the other cars I’ve owned I always thought that meant to drain and refill the tranny fluid. Today at the dealership I had a long talk with a technician who said that the 8 speed is a fill for life transmission and that although a drain and refill can be done, it’s incredibly difficult and time consuming.

When do you change the transmission fluid in a Dodge Durango?

On my ’14 the specified change interval is “never” – even when towing. The ’14 SRT says 60Kmi if used in severe service. I thought the transmissions were sealed, and doesn’t even have a dip stick? I would go and check but the Durango is my wife’s now and she’s at work. 1. Raise and support the vehicle on a level hoist 2. Start the engine.

What should the transmission dipstick be in a Dodge Durango?

Return the engine to idle and place the transmission in Park. A full transmission will have fluid at the fill hole with the transmission between 30°C (86°F) and 50°C (122°F). Do not over fill. Remove the fill plug and allow excess fluid to drain from fill hole or add fluid as necessary.

What kind of fluid is in a Durango?

Note that the OEM differential fluid was completely SHOT on my Durango at ~36K when I changed it last year (rear much worse than front). The transmission fluid looked and smelled okay but there was some metal debris in the magnets in my transmission pan and one of the magnets was broken.

How do you change the transmission fluid in a Dodge?

6. Add transmission fluid until it trickles from the fill opening. 7. Install the fill plug. 8. Lower the vehicle for access to inside of the vehicle, leaving the tires at least 8 inches off the ground. 9. With the brakes applied, place the transmission in Reverse and hold for 5 seconds. 10. Place the transmission in Drive and hold for 5 seconds.

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Ruth Doyle