2008 grand caravan sxt question

[Thunderman]

I have never seen a vehicle without a transmission dip stick is this possible its a 3.8L can someone shed some light on this question thanks Todd

[Big Buck Buster]

The Chargers don't have them either. They have a dipstick tube with a cap on it without the dipstick. You have to have scanner capable of reading the trans temp and get a dipstick from the dealer. The dealer will more than likely not sell you the dipstick if you are not a repair shop, or certified technician.

[zamboni]

Of all the companies to do something like this- the one that is the most well known for tranny issues shouldn't be one of them. So, you are saying, as an owner, you can't test your tranny fluid- you have to take it in?

[Jeremy airjer W]

From the owners manual.

"All six speed transaxles are equipped with a capped

dipstick tube, it is sealed and should not be tampered

with. Your authorized dealer has the necessary tools to

ensure that the fluid level is set properly."

You can add ford explorers, Tundras, and chev cavaliers, aleros, cobalts. Those ones are real fun because you need to be under the vehicle with the vehicle level and running and the trans up to temp and then you can pull the level plug. Ford needs a special tool to add fluid through the level plug in the bottom of the trans pan. At least GM has a fill plug in the top of the transmission.

[SkunkedAgain]

My wife's old Volkswagon Cabrio didn't have one either. That was just the first of many reasons why I learned that owning a Volkswagon is the worst mistake someone could ever make (unless you possess lots of money).

[zamboni]

You can add ford explorers, Tundras, and chev cavaliers, aleros, cobalts. Those ones are real fun because you need to be under the vehicle with the vehicle level and running and the trans up to temp and then you can pull the level plug. Ford needs a special tool to add fluid through the level plug in the bottom of the trans pan. At least GM has a fill plug in the top of the transmission.

But they don't have Dodges rep for having horrible trannys. People should be able to look at their fluid not only to check the level, but to see if it is burnt. Is this just another way to get a person to spend money at a dealer to get their fluid checked?

[Thunderman]

Thanks for the info guys

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