How to change the transmission fluid & filter 2012-2023 Dodge Charger 8 speed 845RE 8HP70 ZF 8 spd

[@PedalStumpa]

Hey Thanks A lot Man Shops Charging An Arm & Leg This Was All I Needed 🤝

[@s33therfan]

Glad this video could help you out , thank you very much for the feedback.

[@daveyt4802]

What a PITA this is. No dipstick. I have a Jeep GC with 173k miles. Like to flush some fluid with new. Pentosin makes fluid for this also.

[@s33therfan]

I am going to try that fluid next time and see if I can tell any difference. Thanks for the feedback.

[@TheBloxDev]

Lmfao just got quoted for this job from the dodge dealership for $1,000, paid $200 for the diagnostic alone. I’m boutta crack a cold one this Saturday and do it myself, they’re out of their fking mind

[@s33therfan]

Absolutely . It is not that difficult. You just have to pump it in there until you get a good steady trickle flowing and you know its full. Hope all goes smoothly and thank you for the feedback.

[@EpicChubs05]

Thank you for this, great work

[@s33therfan]

My pleasure , thanks for the feedback.

[@abea4696]

Thanks man. Good video.

[@s33therfan]

Thank you very much.

[@daveyt4802]

May try to figure out a fitting for the 8mm drain plug. So you can pump the fluid in without dripping out. Plastic push to connect?

[@s33therfan]

That would have been nice to start of with for sure. Thank you for the feedback.

[@CoryBrock-m1s]

😅 just learned that dorman makes and also that ATP makes a casket and pan for that that you can replace just the filter because the filters held in with Allen screws

[@s33therfan]

That's good to know , appreciate you sharing. Thanks for the feedback.

[@wolfxkhyre]

I wish I could pour fluid from the top. One of my transmission cooler lines popped out while I was driving and leaked out my transmission fluid.

[@s33therfan]

Same thing happened on this car of mine and ruined the previous transmission. I originally thought someone had incorrectly removed the lines from the tran cooler. But I am starting to wonder if there is not some kind of defect. Anyways you will want to replace the oil cooler lines asap , I will leave a link here. Thank you for the feedback , much appreciated. ebay.us/4hXJ2H

[@s33therfan]

Here is a video , you will have to scroll through , but it shows how I installed the cooler lines .

[@ukiomk6552]

Helpful thanks

[@s33therfan]

Glad it helped , thank you for watching.

[@raxes32]

To believe Dodge tells you the transmission isn’t serviceable and it lasts the life of the vehicle, they are lying to people about that. I just got a shop to schedule the pan/filter change and fluid, gonna cost $625. I won’t be buying another dodge and the only reason why is the shitty treatment i received from the dealership…

[@s33therfan]

That is pricey , I had no idea what they were charging . I appreciate you taking the time to share and the feedback.

[@katkiller5647]

Nothing serviceable anymore but ya'll keep buying.....

[@dustyguadian7570]

BMW says this too, don’t listen to them

[@camking5053]

Literally takes a jack and 2 jacks stands four for max safety , a couple of bolts I’ve flushed trans,engine oil and differential. All in my garage, easier DIY mods than most brands

[@dustynhirth1131]

I have the same year. A 2014 Dodge Charger SXT Plus with the 8 speed transmission. Mine is AWD. I am trying to figure out if yours is. The reason why is a mechanic told me if I plan to change the transmission fluid myself, I need to prop up a component with a jack that will, supposedly, fall when I open up the pan to drain it. Any idea on what I’m talking about, and is yours rear wheel drive?

[@dustynhirth1131]

On the AWD version, there is a component which I believe is for the drive train that obstructs access to the pan. I believe the mechanic I referenced was referring to something to do with that.

[@s33therfan]

Best thing to do is crawl under there and see if all the pan bolts are accessible. If so then you don't need to remove the transmission support. I am assuming they are accessible the same as the rwd because the front shaft is off to the side. When I say accessible I mean you can get to them by swivel or smaller extension. Hope this helps.

[@helloogoodby3870]

My girlfriend ended up getting a 2023 Dodge Charger R/T 5.7L last November and currently under 17,000 miles. When do you recommend changing the transmission fluid ?

[@s33therfan]

I would do a drain fill at 30k and continue to do them every 30k from there. The mopar fluid is the best 8 speed fluid. This is best deal , just purchased some. amzn.to/4fLXPLF

[@chipperdipski]

@@s33therfanI thought the ZF8 company said to change it every 60-70k miles?

[@marcusjacquez6580]

what size is the servicing port bolt?

[@deairunchained7806]

8 hex

[@danielpelaez9978]

I just followed ur instructions.was only able to get around under 5 quartz in by the time I started pouring out I rechecked after driving and going through gears and temps stayed around 140 degrees on my Hondas the trans fluid were much easier .. u think I got enough fluid in ? Around 5 quartz came out of old fluid ? So it’s about right just wondering what u thought ?

[@danielpelaez9978]

lol nvm I see u said about 5 quarts thanks for the help sir my charger 3.6 2014 jus that around 86k and wanted to do the fluid change

[@s33therfan]

Thank you very much for watching and the great feedback.

[@mohammadawwad839]

Isn't there a way to refill the fluid from the hood?

[@s33therfan]

The only ones with a dipstick were the 5 speeds and that was on the older models I believe. Thanks for the feedback.

[@lesterw329]

2019 dodge charger 8 speed 3.6l will valvoline full syn atf+4 work

[@s33therfan]

I would use the 8 or 9 speed transmission fluid. I know a lot of the aftermarket are about as expensive as the oem . I used the maxlife on this and it worked fine . I bought some 8 9 speed oem off of ebay last time I changed fluid in another 8 speed because it was a 12 pack for I want to say 120 or so. Thanks for the feedback.

[@lesterw329]

So the one I brought isn’t 8-9 speed I look it up and that what it pulled up the valve like full syn atf+4 dodge is 35 a quart

[@dee_dollazz]

How you change the filter

[@s33therfan]

The filter is built in to the pan itself. Thank you for watching.

[@yet4829]

Is this same as dodge charger srt 6.4 2015?

[@s33therfan]

If it has the 8 speed or looks like this transmission pan , then it will be the same. Thanks for the question.

[@CRSA787]

Did you change the gasket? If not, have you had any issues?

[@s33therfan]

The pan has the filter integrated and a new gasket . No issues at all. Thanks for watching.

[@micahwillis9648]

Do you have to get a new pan or can you reuse the old one?

[@s33therfan]

You will need to get a new one. Not only does it come with a new gasket but it has a built in filter. Thanks for the question.

[@oldelectronics70]

I have watched some videos in this very same platform from mechanics who think there is really not need to replace the filter. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2bdcq2Gj7RlpZY&pp=ygUhdHJhbnNtaXNzaW9uIGZsdWlkICBmaWx0ZXIgY2hhbmdl However I would not go beyond 120 without replacing the pan since it also comes with the filter attached to it. If you are planing to remove and reuse the old one, make sure you get a new gasket and clean the magnets areas where the metal fillings accumulate; one of the is around the drain plug itself.

[@UnderConstruction133]

So it takes 6quarts? Not 9.5?

[@s33therfan]

If you perform a drain fill , it will be closer to 5 quarts. Thanks for the feedback.

[@UnderConstruction133]

@@s33therfan just did mine Saturday, on my 2020 dodge charger, worse thing is I had to change my pan. It had a small crack and thanks to your video I was able to swap it out and service my transmission at the same time!

[@romelrodriguez9998]

I’m planning to service the transmission on my 2015 Chrysler 300 v6. How many quartz did you end up using after all set and done. I noticed you had two 5 quart jugs.

[@s33therfan]

Most of the time you should get a little over 5 quarts on a drain fill. I had swapped out the transmission and had to add more than usual. Thank you for the question.

[@heythere6983]

I wanted to do mine at 130k but was told not to, at 150k I still wonder.

[@s33therfan]

I would change it regardless of what anyone else says. The fluid will get dirty over time and clean fluid gives the transmission a better chance. They just don't make these transmissions like they used to. I appreciate the feedback.

[@DeathsAngel323]

Your boyfriend told you know? lol

[@oldelectronics70]

Very good video. I really like the fact you go straight to the point. There is just a minor thing, I think you are missing from the procedure to check the correct fluid level. According to kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZDJaJuZn5aAoZI you need to shift thru Reverse and Drive for 5 seconds on each position (with the foot on the brake pedal) and then while in Drive, now with the foot off the brake (you need the rear suspended of jack stands) then rev the engine softly till it switches to 2nd gear. However I do not think you will be too off the way you show it on your video.