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

This 2015 Ram 1500 is getting new transmission fluid and filter.
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[@cityhkim8006]

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

[@somnuk1]

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

[@MrRamza1988]

Thank You!

[@hankmini4525]

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

[@Marty-PNW]

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]

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

[@fernandodacosta1477]

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

[@CallSignJammer]

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

[@mikec8430]

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

[@nicholasmarshall3881]

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

[@TheStrykerSeven]

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

[@larmo5633]

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

[@fabianescobar5798]

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]

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 👍

[@a55ga5m]

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]

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

[@a55ga5m]

@@ValleyMobileAutomotive Awesome! Thank you!

[@ragggy4612]

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

[@victorortega2718]

So yours took 5 quats correct?

[@Turkishdefence2024]

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

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

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 👍

[@pounderish]

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]

Nice! That makes it easy 👍

[@MattSmith-vl8zp]

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]

@@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.

[@hankmini4525]

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

[@petermac4977]

Yes you do the level check with the engine running.

[@peace_1173]

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

[@Thejoel713]

I need this info aswell??

[@timdippel7517]

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]

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]

@@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

[@user-iw8un5me5l]

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]

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 👍

[@peace_1173]

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]

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.

[@cinepost]

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

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

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

[@cinepost]

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

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

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

[@Artschool3]

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

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

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]

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

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

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

[@peace_1173]

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

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

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

[@stickyHick]

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

[@dexterhynes9417]

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

[@mopar2ya165]

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

[@peace_1173]

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

[@TwistedGorillaFab]

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

[@djangorestraind596]

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

[@dang2015]

there isnt one

[@brenerramos2493]

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

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

It should if you have the 8 speed transmission.

[@waltercastro2015]

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

[@chiefpeep4261]

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

[@MrSwift05]

Is the new transmission cover the filter ?

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

Yes, the filter is built into the cover.

[@miguelg7609]

No filter?

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

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]

@@ValleyMobileAutomotive Interesting? More like stupid design..

[@Tngoz]

What mileage is this recommended? Thnx @valleymobileautomotive

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

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

[@farhenheit628of1200]

Do you need a new pan?

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

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]

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

[@BlackRam17]

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

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

I know right! 🤦🏻‍♂️