RAM 1500 8 Speed Transmission Fluid Level | NO DIP STICK (ZF 8HP)

[@mikethompson6075]

Love how we think its to prevent contamination and not to make you go to the dealership to pay up the arse to do maintenance

[@davewoods3543]

Thanks for clearing that up never seen a truck without a dipstick well I should say it probably took a few dip sticks to come up with that idea ,anything to make sure a guy has to go to the dealership for the simplest stuff Thanks again

[@GettysGarage]

It's more then likely an engineer or team of them simply thinking in terms of science rather then convenience. like I mentioned in the video it's probably to try and limit contaminants but just become super inconvenient lol

[@davewoods3543]

@@GettysGarage ya I see the logic but I'm a hands on kinda guy and would like to check my own levels this is why I love my 56 chevy soooooo simple thanks again great video

[@GettysGarage]

@@davewoods3543 the old trucks were built to last! and if they did break anybody could fix them lol

[@MichaelMartinez-jh2fq]

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[@KS_OUTDOORS91]

Thanks for the help! Had a customer come in wanting his checked and this is the first video that popped up.

[@victorfairholm2624]

I looked and couldn't find a dipstick. Glad it wasn't me. Thanks for you video.

[@danjarvis6980]

The sole reason to eliminate the tried and true dipstick is pure undiluted greed. The average owner will be forced to go to a dealership for a fluid check which is coercion . Fiat’s products could have a dipstick if so ordered from mfg. Before I’m hit with the technical come-back as to reasons to eliminate a dipstick, I was military trained on their equipment which had dipsticks, civilian trained on vehicles with same. A simple check of fluid levels is NOT going to contaminate fluid or damage the transmission.

[@john236613]

Well stated. Farmers are fighting for the right to repair and maintain their own equipment across the country. It seems we will have to join them soon.

[@CookinCatWithMesoMatt]

I found this video helpful. Don't worry about the crazies. Hate fans still count as fans.

[@donseal3359]

thanks man just bought the truck. I thought What the Hell they kept the dipstick!

[@TheTrickshooter]

Thanks man. You explained what I needed to know

[@LSXperts72]

No they’re not trying to avoid contamination lol, they literally did it to prevent diy people from servicing it themselves, that way they’ll have to take it to the dealership

[@GettysGarage]

dealership literally won't service these transmissions. As far as they are concerned the fluid is lifetime.

[@petertensuda1192]

Then they did it so you have to buy a new transmission or truck win win for the transmission manufacturer and their important customer..the manufacturer not you the consumer. And how do they know how long me or you will live what a joke. Lifetime means whatever period of time it will last so forget about trying to extend its life.

[@thomasward4505]

The number one reason transmissions go bad is heat not contaminants

[@000302lf]

That's a pile of crap!!! That's what the filter is for!!!!!!!! I had an interesting professor in collage while earning my Degree in Automotive tech. One of his favorite sayings was, " parts left out cost no money and require no service, from the owner" meaning that you are forced to go to the dealer or a shop for service. The vast majority of contaminants come from inside the transmission via normal ware of clutch materials and bearings. Just change your fluid more often than the service schedule shows and most automatic transmissions will last well over the life of most ownership. My F150 had over 400,000 before it needed new clutches and seals. The bearings were still serviceable and the truck is still running with 550,000 on it. I sold it to the company I was working for at the time. I still see it all the time.

[@tedwright1380]

Theres a 2nd and equally important reason (dipstick) to check trans fluid. Smell and appearance to see if the fluid is burnt from heat ( towing)

[@c.nacrelli7525]

It doesn't have a dip stick because it has a sealed transmission. It was designed for you to not be able to check the levels to keep the transmission clean and free from debris. Take it to the dealer to have it serviced at 100k miles. Unless you suspect it's leaking fluid or something is wrong. Leave it alone.

[@dylancox327]

I looked for my dipstick for at least half an hour one day as well as a power steering fluid tank🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TheGaspar1000]

Take a shot whenever he mentions ZF or contaminants

[@rosecearly6629]

thanks for the info!

[@kokkolino1196]

ZF recommend 60000km trans fluid change and the whole trans cover includes the filter . Dealers prices $1200 plus for service!! That till last year FCA was claiming is “lifetime “ fluid!! ZF manufacture even went public and wonder why FCA keeps misinforms customers!! Over all is easy to do the service but time consuming!!

[@GettysGarage]

I know I kept hearing lifetime fluid which seemed crazy! even the FCA recommended interval of 160,000km seemed a bit much

[@kokkolino1196]

@@GettysGarage normally every 60000km trans , diffs, transfer case needs fluid change!! However that is if the vehicle is been used under normal conditions and not towing constantly or off road if!! I personally contacted ZF manufacturer in Europe to ask them and exchange information as per subject!!

[@O7BIGMIKE]

Hey i know exactly where you are in the video i live in the area that's pretty cool 👍

[@Weak_juan]

I think the ass needs to be raised quite significantly because the bottom of the pan needs to be leveled. Then you can check your fluid when youre within temp spec.

[@scottcase6708]

On my '17 Ram I need to raise the rear end approximately 7-10 inches to get the transmission level.

[@jerryholbrook13]

I have a 2018 dodge ram 1500 automatic transmission 4×4 v8 5.7 do we have the same transmission?

[@baloo7869]

Yeah all the 4th gens have this transmission

[@michaeldavidson9939]

So basically you just wasted 7 minutes of my life just to tell me to go watch someone else's video.....

[@GettysGarage]

If that's how you feel Michael

[@TheTrickshooter]

Why? If you can't figure it out after he described where the plug is and explaining some detail that's on you.

[@danielzamora8680]

😂😂😂 all that for worthless video

[@RedHeadDevil1196]

I'm glad I decided to read this comment. Thank you, Michael!

[@miltonhenderson38]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@anurajr491]

Thanks bro 🌹.

[@danielbarrett6026]

What is the normal operating temp of this transmission? How hot is too hot?

[@jerryholbrook13]

Thankyou

[@photocowan]

what years have the zf 8

[@loopstorres8345]

🤦‍♀️ i went to check oil & then transmission...im like what the heck 😮 then my youngest son....gee mom are you sure your looking right....20 & thinks he knows everything. Look in owners manual find doesnt have one & was telling my friend...he dont believe me ....are you sure you looked right, finds this video & hey you where right. 🤦‍♀️ I should of really inspected engine before i got in 2022....main reason i got was it was like my old dodge ram 2005 that i learned to fix on my own like my caravan & jeep. Lesson learned look at everything. Only vehicle ive own with no transmission dipstick.......😒 but where's the link to the video on how to open & change fluids so i can learn how to do that 😊

[@Nick-k4s1e]

what a pain, they also had to run the exhaust right underneath the drain plug requiring a modified or custom tool, as well as having to drop the pan for a filter change. similar problem with oil filter, but at least i can get that off with oil pliers. they gotta be intentionally making these things hard to repair

[@hockylvr30]

Where is the video you said you added for us to see the proper way to check tranny fluid

[@thomasward4505]

And the reason they left off the dipstick is because they saved a couple of bucks that's the reason

[@NinjasOfOrca]

Whenever I level my truck, the front of the Trannie is still tilted upward. I put in about 5.5 quarts (estimated - I got a little sloppy with my pump) but was still concerned (since I had a gush of fluid from the fill plug when I started) so I topped it off the next day jacking up just the rear, putting in another 1/4 quart or so. I got the rear as high as I was comfortable with 3-4 inches or so, and the damn trans pan is STILL tilted. So is it the trans or the truck that has to be level? :/

[@gerrymatheson4020]

This!! So many talk about making sure truck is on level ground. But a couple videos I've watched and a printout of procedure and protocols stress that it is not the truck that needs to be level but the transmission! This involves having the back end significantly higher... and you need the rear wheels in the air anyway so they can turn when you cycle thru the steps in the procedure. This involves actually putting a little level on or along the top of the pan where it seals to the body of the trans. If the truck is level the rear of the trans is lower and you'll lose fluid out the fill hole and end up low on fluid. Do your research... learn the right procedure and follow it carefully.

[@ItsTrucktime]

Is the power steering full electric ? Is that why I also can’t find a dip stick for my power steering, haha 😅 2021 ram 1500 5.7L classic SLT

[@cindyspiess9963]

so i drive a Peterbuilt tri-axle with an automatic trans and you can check fluid electronically with up/down buttons pushed at the same time... maybe this trans has similar arangement ? It shouldn't be that difficult to check fluid , for christ sakes 🤨

[@marliecraker8644]

You didn't even show us how to check the level...total waste of time.

[@uncafunky1]

Exactly.

[@76to96]

He told you how. Pull the plug. If fluid comes out then you have to much or its to hot to check. If none come out then add some until it barely spills out. Sorry no pictures with connect the dots. Hahaha

[@johnartz]

Yes he did

[@KS_OUTDOORS91]

He literally explained it.. very easy

[@thomasward4505]

Plus cars have not had dipsticks for at least 10 years

[@arthursmith643]

These engineers suck. Same as my 2007 Jeep and my 2012 Volvo XC60. No dip stick so don’t have oil dip sticks. My Volvo doesn’t even have a temperature gauge on the dash. That’s right I said they suck. People trust the stealership? Jesus your taking a chance with them. Most don’t deserve a two star out of five. Ask around your neighborhood about a good honest local mechanic with a good reputation that will take care of your vehicle.

[@tonyolen1381]

The transmission is not level when the truck is level. The rear end of the truck needs to be jacked up at least 8-10 inches to make the transmission level when doing the fluid level check procedure. The procedure includes turning the traction control off, running the truck through all the gears for 5 seconds, starting with reverse for 5 sec with brake applied, drive with brake applied, letting off the brake and accelerating slowly until the trans shifts to 2nd gear, returning to idle, put in neutral and rev to 2000 rpm for 5 sec, return to park, THEN you can open the fluid plug and add or drain as needed. This whole procedure must be done with the trans temp between 86 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit. What a joke of a design.

[@jamestaylor-qb9wo]

Had a 15' 1500 had one wtr stellantis

[@fresnotx6550]

How do I add oil to the transmission

[@petertensuda1192]

You'll be lucky if they'll even sell it to you. Your job is to buy a new one constantly to enrich their shareholders.

[@Shanetslone835]

very long video with no purpose. Literally after 7 minutes he recommends a different video for the process.

[@topfloorstudio2684]

I'd just take out that plug when the tranny is cold, put a small hose & hand pump out as much as I could, measure what I took out and replace that exact amount. Then call it a day.

[@Cruel_Shoes]

Please get to the point! You did not mention there is no dipstick for a RAM 1500 until 6+ minutes into this video. This could’ve been done within two minutes. But then again, I get to the point.

[@NESig]

The transmission itself needs to be level. On Ram 1500's, even if the truck is level, the transmission is NOT.

[@dasjuggernaut1]

ZF gearboxes are all like this

[@GettysGarage]

it does seem that way!

[@dasjuggernaut1]

@@GettysGarage also, to answer your question as to why they do this, the answer is ZF gear boxes are very sensitive to the fluid, put the wrong fluid...... you will need a gearbox. Most of them are "life time" fill and you are not to change the fluid except when a repair is made. Also, ALWAYS get the fluid from the dealer. Yes, it is more expensive, but this will guarantee you are putting the correct fluid in and is still cheeper than a new gearbox.

[@jayheine8108]

The people that came up with this transmission had to be on drugs at the time. Maybe this guy is buddies with the ZF guys? Who wipes a dip stick with a dirty rag or sets it under the hood where there’s dust? WTF!!!

[@tui-t25]

Just show where it is

[@Cruel_Shoes]

Anyone smart enough to think they need to check the transmission fluid level knows about contaminants. This isn’t even check your dipstick 101. I agree with the other comment. They said seven minutes of my life wasted. The only thing useful was the ZF transmission being a sealed unit which I already suspected. That’s like on BMWs. I think they use a ZF transmission also. They’re very good transmission though. One of the best, but if you get a bad one, it’s pure crap.

[@aircommuter]

Mercedes started it in the late 90s. With ZF.

[@CourageFEU]

No help

[@AndersonV-eb4lu]

Now I know there's no dipstick lmao

[@kellyutley510]

And now the 25's have no oil dipstick,just fucking stooopid id rather have a visible stick with oil on it then a gauge on the dash that cud possibly fail

[@davidgayle9209]

You talk to much all of this information could of been expressed in 1 minute .

[@mariomartinez8645]

This is a KZbin video, it's not a reel.

[@rodgerfoughtsr3592]

I think it's just another way for the auto industry to keep making money off us. But, it could be me.

[@timradke7775]

They fail cause of heat 😒

[@oneofgodschildren]

Anyone else annoyed as I am rightnow? 😂

[@JohnCONORt1000]

Dude get to the piont

[@uncafunky1]

Total waste of time.

[@jamesrogers9949]

Clown

[@jt770531]

he talk to much

[@JovaniMartinez-lf9om]

Talk to much kuh

[@wastedyears6653]

Complete waste of time...

[@stingray141]

No they are trying to make sure you don't check the transmission fluid and you lose it and they sell you another transmission

[@thomasfaucette1660]

this must be in canada i can tell by the way this dude talks why dont they say farenhiet instead of celsius