2017-2023 Chrysler Pacifica Transmission Fluid Change
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- I change the transmission fluid on my 2017 Chrysler PACIFICA with AMSOil Signature Series Fuel-Efficient AFT.
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Very informative. I decided to change the transmission fluid on my 2016 Jeep Cherokee after watching this video.
Great to hear! Thanks again for checking in 👍
Really helpful video 👍 Thank you autor
Glad it was helpful!
You’re a good man, thanks for this 😊
You’re welcome. Thank you for the nice comment.
you can buy the transmission dipstick tool just a dipstick with marks made for measuring that transmission. harsh shifts need to check CVI's (clutch volume index mopar diag tool) to tell if clutches are worn . you can have transmission updated software for harsh shifts.
Great information, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the info I’ve done the trans drain once already getting ready to do it again but just now heard you talk about the trans module gonna try that next thx again
If you have hard shifts the TCM reset will fix you up 👍
@@TheLawnEngineerFYI I followed your reset procedure about 8 months ago. Had to do it around 3 times in short order (within a few weeks), but has been good for the roughly 8 months since.
I changed my "lifetime" fluid today. It looked like motor oil 😞. Refilled with amsoil. Also did my oil cooler, plugs, pcv, new radiator and oil change. Brakes are next. Just over a 100k miles.
Your videos are great.
Great job! You have accomplished a lot.
Thanks for taking the time to share, I’m glad my videos were able to help in some way.
Great tips! Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Gracias por los 3 buen video 👍
You’re welcome 👍
Whoa did you just say the transmission had a drain plug holy mother of God! I don't think I've ever owned a vehicle that's had one. Thank you Chrysler
Oh yeah, drain baby drain!
Do you have a part number for the drain and refill plug?
Finally someone doing maintenance on a Chrysler this never happens. This van will last you last long as any Japanese car you can name with this type of care❤️❤️
I would have however used the mopar official coolant BUT at least you’re doing it 😂😅
I agree, many people ignore the role the owner/driver in reliability.
Yep. I have 240k on my 2015 Chrysler 200. Do all my own maintenance and repairs.
Between having a ZF in this Car and my Land Rovers. They are hands down the best in the world.
@@dishsoap1it is amazing what driving reasonable and performing maintenance can do for reliability. It seems all the manic drivers I know have the most reliability problems 😮
The transmission will last as long as at least the Honda/Acura counterparts...they all use the same transmission. Zf 9HP48.
There have been many complaints about the early 9 speed, clunky shifts and such but almost no outright transmission failures. So it might not be silky smooth but it is very durable.
I agree, very few reports of failure.
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I have a 2020 and it shifts beautifully. You don't even notice them except for the rev change.
Thank you
You're welcome
Always replace the oil plug as stated in the manual. When they replace the oil in these vans, they replace the bolts, pan (built-in filter), and drain plug.
The ZF 8 speeds (rwd applications) have pans with filters but this 9 speed does not. The filter is replaceable but it’s behind the torque converter which requires the engine and transmission to be separated to access.
Would have been nice to share with us how much fluid you installed. A number of quarts would have been great.
Check out this previous video, it has more detailed instructions.
Transmission fluid drain and fill on 2017+ Chrysler Pacifica ZF 9 speed transmission
th-cam.com/video/yPkSiJyB4I4/w-d-xo.html
How does one replace the transmission fluid filter on a van such as this? I have a 2018 with 44K miles and I'd be interested in doing this.
Unfortunately it’s not accessible unless you remove the transmission. It’s located behind the torque converter…a really convenient spot 🤷♂️
If I'm going down a steep hill, how do I downshift a Pacifica? Does it let you select the gear?
Unfortunately you can’t select a gear. However, if you are using cruise control it will downshift to maintain speed.
Question please? I got confused at 10:25 or so you removed a nut that hold the parking brake lever, to Access the allen bolt cover where you re filled the transmission, am I correct, please? Thank you!! FWIW I totally agree with you that there is NO LIFETIME transmission fluid!! I've always changed the ATF in all my cars never had a transmission problem.
You are correct, the nut then lever is removed to gain access to a plug. The port with the plug removed then can be used to fill the transmission.
I have an older video that may explain this better:
th-cam.com/video/yPkSiJyB4I4/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for checking in, and sharing your experience. It does seem that some people make their own reliability through maintenance...others wonder why things fail all the time.
Thank you very much!
Have you ever replaced the transmission filter on that Pacifica? Thank you for the video, I just used it to drain and fill the fluid on my van.
Nevermind, just found the part in the video where you address this question. Thank you sir.
You’re welcome 👍
Whats the Cost of 2021 chrysler voyager transmission oil filter, pan, drain plug and set of underpan bolts and fastners?
This transmission does not have a pan, the filter is not accessible, and the drain plug is reusable.
Hi great video. But im confused because i have a 2017 limited 9 speed model with 76000 miles on it. and i was at my Chrysler dealership 2 days ago. And talked to them about this. 1 mechanic and the 2 service persons. Flat out told me that that you do not service or change the transmission fluid in the 9 speed transmission. Darrell
Chrysler does not recommend changing this fluid. I don’t agree with this, but it’s your choice.
I thought the check/fill plug is only accessible after removing the tire. It appears to be lower than the plug you used to fill.
Update: I was wrong. I checked the fluid on my 2017 Pacifica under the hood. This same transmission on a different vehicle is accessed by removing the front left tire.
Yes, I used a different/more accessible plug to fill.
@@TheLawnEngineer Thanks for posting the video and your response.
@@Milfordbeach you’re welcome
hello and immediately want to thank you for this video on changing the oil in the gearbox I made. It's ok, but there is a small problem - the nut that fastens the gear shift lever has a broken thread and does not want to tighten. And my question is do you know what the thread pitch is on this nut. Regards Piotr from Poland
Just for information, I had green oil.Orginalny ZF 9 oil and I found it 3.5 liters
You’re welcome. Unfortunately, I don’t know the thread pitch. We’re you able to resolve the problem? I could take it off tomorrow and see if you still need the information.
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I found it but thanks very much for your help I sent you the original number and I found a hole to check the oil level and pour oil I will send you a photo for your information
@@piotrgotkowicz9001 great 👍
@@piotrgotkowicz9001 ... that is correct. the OG and replacement ZF 9 spd transmission oil is a light green'ish in color. If you buy ZF branded fluid go with ZF Lifeguard 9.
How often are you changing your fluid? I have a used one that I've had since 2018 and its got 67k miles on it. Would it be easier to take the battery out to access the plug?
I've done this drain an fill three times. First two were at ~45,000 and 58,000.
Yes fill access is better with the batter removed. I removed the battery in my first trans fluid video: th-cam.com/video/yPkSiJyB4I4/w-d-xo.html
60 000 km
I have a 2020 Chrysler Pacifica do you know where the transmission pressure sensor is?
Unfortunately I don’t. Check out the Mopar parts website. They usually have pretty good schematics.
Thank you so much for the video! May I ask why you’re changing the fluid so frequently? 48k then 58k miles?
This drain method does not get all of the fluid out. At least half of the fluid is held in the torque converter. I perform this drain and fill multiple times to get most of the old fluid out.
@@TheLawnEngineer Thanks brotha!
Hi there from Bulgaria, probably it's a good idea to tighten this plugs by the specification (nm)
Yes, that is a good idea.
Hello Piotr from Poland from this site. I bought a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica from the United States this year with 94,000 miles on it and my questions are. 1 to what temperature did you heat the gearbox to change the oil in it. 2 did you have any problems with the box jerking or bad work after the change 3. and what is the oil interval in the box, how often does it need to be changed
Hello Piotr. I just drove around and got it up to operating temperature but the fluid is very low viscosity so it drains easily.
The change made no difference to the operation of the box. I do have a few other videos on a transmission computer reset to improve shifting.
There is no recommended change interval for the fluid. They said it’s lifetime fluid.
@@TheLawnEngineer
Thanks very much for your help. I've already watched all your PACIFICA related videos. Planning to change the gearbox oil this weekend.
I plan to use MOPAR oil as AMS OIL is hard to come by. And the last question, did you reset the box every time after changing the oil in the way you have in the video.
@@TheLawnEngineer
And a big request if you can write the exact name of the oil that you used for the box, maybe something can be arranged.
Thanks in advance for your help, best regards, Piotr
@@piotrgotkowicz9001 I perform the reset about once a month. I didn't do one specifically after the fluid change but its not a bad idea.
@@piotrgotkowicz9001 Its "AMSOil Signature Series Fuel-Efficient Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid". www.amsoil.com/p/signature-series-fuel-efficient-synthetic-automatic-transmission-fluid-atl/?code=ATLPK-EA
Should you not replace the transmission filter when doing the fluid change?
It would be great if you could, but it’s behind the torque converter…only accessible if you remove the transmission.
Can you provide me with a copy of the pacifica fluids catalog please
Check out the AMSOil website and search by vehicle www.amsoil.com
Are you using original plugs for the third time? How are they holding up, any leakage? Thanks.
Yes, I’m using the original plugs. The drain plug has a copper washer for sealing and seems fine to reuse. The top plug is more like a set screw with no sealing surface so that is fine to reuse also.
No leaks.
@@TheLawnEngineer I have Honda with same tranny, approaching 30K, thinking doing the same procedure. Honda recommend change plugs because they have silicon washers. Thanks again.
@@simsim2486 interesting that they use different drain plugs. Thank for checking in.
I believe it’s the same trans as a Honda pilot, fluid in that is green.
Honda Odyssey also has the same transmission 👍
So when you change the fluid you don't have to change the filter?
I would always recommend to change the filter, but you can’t on this transmission. There is a replaceable filter but it’s behind the torque converter! The only practical time to replace it is during a rebuild.
only use Mopar coolant before 2013 and after 2013 their both red but cannot be mixed, or it will turn into jello and over 4k in damage clogged engine passages and radiator , heater core ect. only use Mopar coolant not coolant that say it will work on any system.
Thanks again for sharing this great information.
Transmission shop is telling my sister they would have to drop the transmission to change the filter. That seem accurate? Or do they just not want to mess with it
That is accurate, the filter can only be accessed from the side that bolts to the engine. Obviously the German engineers didn’t plan on it being changed; I’m not sure that is a good idea but it’s what they did.
@@TheLawnEngineer wow ty so much for info, reallllllly appreciate it!
@@Runk3lsmcdougal you’re welcome
I changed my fluid on my '18 Pacifica 6 months ago, did 8 drain and fills which gets 99% of the old fluid out.. Drive 20 miles between each change and fill for full circulation. Only do change and fill when completely cold. This has no filter you can change its internal don't worry about it. Drop drain plug exactly 3-1/2 quarts comes out when full just put 3-1/2 quarts back in I already measured it the correct way with dipstick at proper temperature I did all the legwork already. Check for leaks if you have no leaks three and a half quarts will be full ONLY USE Chrysler Mopar 8-9 speed transmission fluid, it's green. This transmission is special to this 9 speed transmission fluid only, you take a risk if it's anything else. You can remove the drivers side wheel to get to the fill plug also you can fill a 1 gallon pump sprayer and just pump it back in through the wheel well. Do this every 30-40k miles for best longevity..Do NOT flush only drain and fill.
@@seatime674 great info thank you!
Can you please put the link for that ATF ? Thanks!
www.amsoil.com/p/signature-series-fuel-efficient-synthetic-automatic-transmission-fluid-atl/
Thanks!!
@@tonyc6331 you’re welcome
Hello I have 2017 Pacifica hybrid, is the drain and fill the same?
You can use the same concept but it is a different transmission, so it uses different fluids, amounts, and the drain/fill locations will be different.
I can’t find the fluid on Amsoil site for hybrid model, any thought on this
@@peterhong7412 the CVT is a newer transmission and it seems like it takes aftermarket supplies to develop and meet ORM specifications for new fluids. I would check a few other lubricant companies if they don’t offer anything, you are stuck with Mopar for now.
Thank for the response
@@peterhong7412 you’re welcome
Hi is that a ZF 948TE transmission?
Yes it is
@@TheLawnEngineer thanks. I have the transmission in a 2019 jeep Cherokee. It has that horrible fifth speed clunk around 30-35 mph. And it seems to take forever to get in gear in the morning when it’s cold. I’m hoping the Amsoil fuel efficient. SS version will smooth that out. Is that your experience?
@@sbond1963 unfortunately the fluid doesn’t make a difference on the shifting, but this video explains how to fix it:
Updated 2017+ Chrysler Pacifica Transmission Reset: Fix those harsh shifts
th-cam.com/video/REgRcfIc6Z0/w-d-xo.html
Why not use the transmission fluid that came with the car? Why amsoil?
It's my personal preference, others should do what they prefer.
Mopar is ATF 4. or just ATF 4.
Thanks
The lighting of the video for the engine compartment to find the transmission filler hole needs improvement.
Yes it does, the engine compartment is challenging. I’ll try to do better in the future.
No metal is a good indication that the magnet that is inside the pan is doing its job.
I agree, I was glad to see a lack of any heavy particles.
Let me guess, cooling system /Oil cooler flooded heads, it overheated and caused failure. Mopar is well aware of this, it is not the consumers fault. You should know that.
I never had the problem but it sounds like it’s happening to others…bad deal.
You are not a lawn engineer. You are a car engineer
I am a mechanical engineer and I guess I cover a little bit of everything.
I started out with lawn care videos and evolved from there, did the name of the channel throw you off at all? I've thought about separating into separate channels...automotive, lawn, golf.
@@TheLawnEngineer I was joking buddy. You are the master of both.
@@wisemanbell6957 thanks for replying, I’ll stop overthinking the name 😆.
I go a step further by treating the undercarriage with rustproofing paint. My favorite is rustoleum. I also use fluidfilm. What do you use ?
Great idea, I have not used any of those products.
@@TheLawnEngineer , l have watched many car repair videos and l noticed that many of the cars being repaired have rust underneath. Rust is automotive cancer in my opinion. It weakens the car. It leads to more problems. It devalues the car and makes it unsafe. The car body is treated with rustproofing but chassis and suspension components are not protected. The black paint used by manufacturers is only minimal ptotection just good for one year at most.
These transmissions are lifetime fluid. I know they test the transmission to 200k equivalent miles and have requirement for 15 yr life ... I am certain the oil does not break down.
It would be interesting to see oil analysis results.
When the manufacturer says "lifetime" fluid they are basically saying that it will last beyond their warranty point. All fluids breakdown over time.
Subaru says the same thing with their CVT transmissions, but it's best to change fluid, at least a partial fluid change, as in this video, to help prolong the life of the transmission.
The transmission may very well last to see 200K miles without service, but it certainly won't last much longer without service.
Chrysler or any other car manufacturer do not make their own oil.
Agreed, they just create specifications.