2013 Grand Caravan transmission fluid check

[monteheeren]

Does anyone know how to check the transmission fluid on a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew? There is no dipstick, but a tube where one should go.

[Taxiracer88]

The tranny is completely sealed and only the dealership can check the fluid. They have a tool that they check it with. At first I was worried that I could not keep an eye on the fluid level and color, but...on second thought...if it is sealed then the chances of dirt, moisture, or debree getting in it is nil to none. Even on my 2005 van the only time it was checked was when I got an oil change. Tranny fluid is not something that needs to be checked daily like your oil and water. I put about 200,000 miles on my 2005 and only had the tranny fluid changed 2 times. Never had a problem. I used it and my 2013 as a taxi. The Grand Caravan is a good sturdy van...the only thing I don't like about my new van is the Black Interior...shows every grain of our white sand! LOL

[monteheeren]

Thank you Taxiracer88 for your reply.
Bought my 2013 new and the trans has been a problem from the start.
They had to replace the torque converter at 7,000 miles because of a noise/vibration. Then had to have a head replaced at 8,000 because of a faulty valve seat. Bought the van new so I would not have any of these problems. I must be blessed! I used to be a mechanic at a dealership and know how things go. Want to check the trans fluid myself. The dipstick tube is there, just no dipstick. I'm sure there is a procedure like get trans up to a certain temp, then stop left foot twice, etc. It can't be that hard. Noticed now my trans pan seal is leaking. I'm fresh out of warranty, so goin to replace the pan gasket myself. Just need fluid install procedure. If I find how to do it, I will post back.

[georgef61]

Originally Posted by monteheeren

...Want to check the trans fluid myself. The dipstick tube is there, just no dipstick. I'm sure there is a procedure like get trans up to a certain temp, then stop left foot twice, etc. It can't be that hard...

See the following:
http://forum.chryslerminivan.net/sho...y-Tranny-model

http://forum.chryslerminivan.net/sho...on-Fluid-Level

http://forum.chryslerminivan.net/sho...ranny-Dipstick

[georgef61]

Originally Posted by monteheeren

...I'm sure there is a procedure like get trans up to a certain temp, then stop left foot twice, etc. It can't be that hard. ...

You will need a dipstick (many people have made their own) and you need to know the transmission fluid temperature to get an accurate reading (If your van has an EVIC the transmission temperature may be available there). There is also a dipstick available from Assenmacher Specialty Tools, it is tool #CRY933. They have instructions for checking the fluid level and the temperature charts here INSTRUCTIONS_CRY933. Your van has the 62TE transmission.

[monteheeren]

Thank you Georgef61! Just what the Dr. ordered! ;0)

Didn't know I had an EVIC system. Will check tonight to see if it includes Trans Temp. I will order the dipstick!

This forum is priceless!!!!!

[monteheeren]

Bought a dipstick from carparts.com for $20.00.
Works great! Came with instructions and charts!
My EVIC does not show trans temp. Is there any special procedure on
EVIC to show trans temp? I just let it run for 15 minutes and checked the fluid.

[georgef61]

Originally Posted by monteheeren

...My EVIC does not show trans temp. Is there any special procedure on EVIC to show trans temp?..

Sorry.

I think I may have been mistaken about the EVIC showing the transmission temperature on these vans, I checked through the owners manual and could not find any reference to it. I think I was confusing it with the Jeeps, that do have that feature.

You might want to check out the links in my post above dated 3-14-2016 (for some reason it didn't show up until today), there may be some useful information there.

[monteheeren]

Thank you George61!
Just read your other posts. The EVIC must not display the trans temp.
Think I will go with driving it for 15 minutes, then check the fluid!