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2015 Dodge Journey Transmission Fluid Capacity: Blunt and Straightforward Guide

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If you’re a proud owner of a 2015 Dodge Journey, it’s important to know the transmission fluid capacity to keep your vehicle running smoothly. In this article, we’ll provide you with the blunt and straightforward information you need, without any sugarcoating.

Transmission Fluid Capacity

To ensure your 2015 Dodge Journey’s transmission operates at its best, you need to know the right amount of transmission fluid to use. The transmission fluid capacity for this vehicle is as follows:

Transmission Fluid Type

When it comes to the type of transmission fluid to use in your 2015 Dodge Journey, it’s crucial to stick to the manufacturer’s recommendations. For this vehicle, you should use Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF).

How to Check and Add Transmission Fluid

If you’re experiencing any transmission issues or simply want to ensure your fluid levels are adequate, here’s how you can check and add transmission fluid to your 2015 Dodge Journey:

• Park your vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
• Locate the transmission dipstick, which is usually labeled and located near the back of the engine compartment.
• With the engine warmed up and running, pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth or paper towel.
• Reinsert the dipstick fully and then pull it out again to check the fluid level. The dipstick will have markings indicating the proper fluid level range.
• If the fluid level is below the recommended range, you can add ATF through the dipstick tube using a funnel. Be sure to add small amounts at a time and recheck the level to avoid overfilling.
• Once the fluid level is within the recommended range, securely reinsert the dipstick.

Safety Precautions

When working with transmission fluid, it’s important to prioritize safety. Here are a few crucial safety precautions to keep in mind:

• Always park your vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake before checking or adding transmission fluid.
• Be cautious of hot engine components when accessing the transmission dipstick.
• Use a lint-free cloth or paper towel to avoid any debris or contaminants from entering the transmission.
• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for the type and amount of transmission fluid to use.

Knowing the transmission fluid capacity for your 2015 Dodge Journey is essential for maintaining the longevity and performance of your vehicle’s transmission. By following the blunt and straightforward information provided in this article, you can confidently check and add transmission fluid to keep your Dodge Journey running smoothly. Remember to prioritize safety and always adhere to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

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For 2015 Journey First generation facelift Dodge recommends to use: ATF+4 automatic transmission fluids. To select the right automatic transmission fluid see the table below.

How much automatic transmission fluid you need to put into 2015 Journey depends on conditions listed below.

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Without special equipment it is possible to replace only ATF in the AT pan because of the way automatic transmission in 2015 Dodge Journey has been designed. It will take about 30 – 90 minutes depends on your skill level and might save you up to $200 depends on the region you live in.

With a spanner or a retched with the right size head unscrew the refill plug and the drain plug. After that drain old AT fluid. If you want to replace the filter you need to remove the ATF pan, replace the filter and then install the ATF pan back with a new gasket. Screw back the drain plug with a new gasket and refill the transmission with new ATF.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2015 Dodge Journey user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Dodge warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

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What kind of transmission fluid does your Journey take?

In short: The key is to choose the right quantity, quality, and type of lubricant you will use. There are manual transmission fluids and automatic transmission fluids.

Manual transmission fluid

Manual transmission lubricants can be recognized because of their viscosity (their SAE number ) and because of the API GL standards they must meet.

The viscosity of the manual transmission fluid

This information is usually found in the owner's manual . If there is an emergency and you do not know which transmission fluid you should use, you can use a SAE 75W-90 fluid, and your transmission will be safe until you can buy the right one.

Nowadays, there are almost no fluids with only one type of viscosity. Those fluids are called monograde oils. You can find monograde oils that go from SAE 75 to SAE 140.

You will usually find multigrade oils. Multigrade oils can flow as if they had 2 different viscosities since they can be exposed to both low and high temperatures. Because of this, the oil can flow efficiently in both cold and hot temperatures.

Here are some examples of multigrade oils: SAE 75W-80, SAE 75W-90, SAE 80W-90.

API GL standards

You can usually find this information in the owner's manual . If there is an emergency and you do not know which kind of oil you need, you can use a GL-4 oil until you can buy the right one.

Manual transmission fluids meet different API GL standards. The ones currently commercialized are API GL-4 and API GL-5 (the latter is not so common and does not work as a replacement for GL-4). These standards will indicate the properties of the lubricants and we should take them into account when we choose the oil we will use for a refill.

If the recommended standard for your Journey is GL-4, you should use a GL-4 oil; this way the bronze synchronizers of your transmission will not be ruined by the sulfur found in GL-5 oils.

Automatic transmission fluid

Automatic transmission fluids are usually called ATF. They are typically red or green to distinguish them from other types of oils.

You must always use the type of oil recommended in the owner’s manual of your Journey. If there is an emergency and you do not know which oil you should use, you can use the following list as a guide.

⚠ What happens if I do not use the recommended oil for my Journey? Over time, the transmission may get damaged. You will not notice it right away, but you will surely see this after a few thousand miles. You may also notice that the car jerks when you change gears or that such gears feel stiff. If you have an automatic transmission, you may start feeling the clutch slipping when you accelerate. Your car’s fuel consumption may also be increased due to using the wrong type of oil.

The ATF oils currently used are:

• Dexron III : It was used until 2005. It was created for GM cars.
• Dexron VI : This product is the enhanced version of the Dexron III oil. It offers high thermal stability, an excellent performance even with low temperatures, and it is a great antioxidant.
• Mercon V : It was created especially for Ford cars since 1999.
• ATF+3, ATF+4 (MS 7176 and MS 9602): They are mainly used for Jeep, Chrysler, and Dodge cars. The +3 fluid is oil-based, while the +4 fluid is synthetic. The ATF+4 can also be used in most Dodge, Plymouth, BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen, and Jeep cars.
• Highly Friction Modified ATF: This fluid is mainly recommended for Honda, Acura, Toyota, Jeep, Lexus, and Saturn cars with automatic transmission.
• SP-II, SP-III, SP-IV : These are special oil types for Mitsubishi’s automatic gearboxes.
• Toyota WS (World Spec): They are characterized by their low viscosity. They were developed for automatic Toyota cars.
• DSG fluids: They lubricate, trigger and refrigerate the gear components. They are called DCTF. They were created for DSG transmissions of multiple clutches immersed in oil.
• CVT fluids: These lubricants were designed for CVT transmissions.

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I have a 2011 dodge journey 3.6 and want to know how to change the transmission fluid. I am boggled why I can not find where the drain plug or filler is.

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No drain or filler plug. Trans service is supposed to be a dealer only service. If you want to do it yourself, you will have to drop the pan and make sure you add the exact amount back in since there is no way to measure it with a dipstick.

Ok, thanks for replying. Guess it's off to the dealer

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I'm in the same boat as you...just hit 83k miles and figured I'll be doing the transmission flush soon. Will probably cost $200 or so at the dealer. I hate to take it to the dealer since I do all of my own maintenance...but looks like I'll have to this time around!

My guess it's more than $200. Had a minivan in the dealer about 8 years ago for a trans service. Close to $500.

no reason to go to the dealer if you dont want to my last fluid and filter change with my reg mech. was 125. i don't do flushes as i heard different stores so i just stick with the reg filter and fluid.. and to be honest it has been about 6 yrs ago when i had the last one done. i just called a dodge dealer and he said $199. and that was for a trans flush. so i asked about doing spark plugs and they quoted $289. for the 3.6 engine

I have a 2010 Town and Country with the same 62te transmission. I had the transmission fluid changed for $140, taxes and shop fees included (had a dealer coupon). The only "reason" you can't get the fluid level correct without going to a dealer is because the level on the dealer dipstick is based on the current temperature of the transmission.

The pan needs to be dropped, there is a filter that gets replaced, and the gasket is made with RTV. If you can get the cost down to $140, it's not much more than the cost of doing it yourself (and has the added advantage of being documented, and on someone else's dime if it's been done incorrectly).

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I have a 2010 Town and Country with the same 62te transmission. I had the transmission fluid changed for $140, taxes and shop fees included (had a dealer coupon). The only "reason" you can't get the fluid level correct without going to a dealer is because the level on the dealer dipstick is based on the current temperature of the transmission. The pan needs to be dropped, there is a filter that gets replaced, and the gasket is made with RTV. If you can get the cost down to $140, it's not much more than the cost of doing it yourself (and has the added advantage of being documented, and on someone else's dime if it's been done incorrectly).

Great info guys, thanks! Looks like I'll avoid a full flush then (which probably costs more anyways). Just ask for a drain, filter change, and refill then? What fluid did you guys go with? Just the standard mopar transmission fluid, or did you upgrade to synthetic or anything?

You had to have had other work done to tally up to $500! There's no way just a trans drain or flush cost that much!

You are correct. My bad. It was a 60,000 mile complete service which included trans service. My bad. Hey, it was really almost 10 years ago.....I have CRS disease!

id stick to the manufacture mopar fluid so they cant say you voided your powertrain warranty

Mine was done at the dealer - they used Mopar ATF+4 and a Mopar filter. ATF+4 is already a synthetic lubricant. It's also $8/quart. The total cost of parts to do a drain and filter change is about $110 (8 bottles of fluid, plus a $30 filter, plus applicable taxes). The 62te should not be "flushed," ever. Just a drain and fill with filter change. When done at the appropriate interval, you shouldn't have problems. Having the dealer do it eliminates any headaches you'd ever have, just make sure you get a good discount on them actually performing the service.

For a dealer to do it, it's really about 30-40 minutes of actual work, most of which is cleaning the RTV off the mating surfaces. The only reason you "can't" do it at home is that you don't necessarily know the temperature of the transmission fluid. Though, if your EVIC tells you what the transmission temp is (as my 2015 does), then the only thing you need is the correct dip stick (which can be found for the minivan platform with the 62te, and I'd imagine the fluid level is the same, but I don't work for a dealer, so I don't know for a fact).

Mine was done at the dealer - they used Mopar ATF+4 and a Mopar filter. ATF+4 is already a synthetic lubricant. It's also $8/quart. The total cost of parts to do a drain and filter change is about $110 (8 bottles of fluid, plus a $30 filter, plus applicable taxes). The 62te should not be "flushed," ever. Just a drain and fill with filter change. When done at the appropriate interval, you shouldn't have problems. Having the dealer do it eliminates any headaches you'd ever have, just make sure you get a good discount on them actually performing the service. For a dealer to do it, it's really about 30-40 minutes of actual work, most of which is cleaning the RTV off the mating surfaces. The only reason you "can't" do it at home is that you don't necessarily know the temperature of the transmission fluid. Though, if your EVIC tells you what the transmission temp is (as my 2015 does), then the only thing you need is the correct dip stick (which can be found for the minivan platform with the 62te, and I'd imagine the fluid level is the same, but I don't work for a dealer, so I don't know for a fact).

Good info, thanks man. I bet the dealer pays about 1/4 that price for the parts though...but at $150 it is a decent deal to get the service done. I will definitely do just the drain and refill, no flush.

I don't think there is any dipstick on our DJ to check transmission fluid level. Don't the just pump in the correct amount of fluid and call it good?

Good info, thanks man. I bet the dealer pays about 1/4 that price for the parts though...but at $150 it is a decent deal to get the service done. I will definitely do just the drain and refill, no flush. I don't think there is any dipstick on our DJ to check transmission fluid level. Don't the just pump in the correct amount of fluid and call it good?

The dealer has the correct tool (I don't remember the part number). The easiest thing to do is take a wire coat hangar, straighten it, and mark it for the correct level (this assumes you know what those dimensions are). This is the actual recommendation for the 2008-2012 T&C/GC in the Haynes manual. I don't know what the level is for the DJ, so I wouldn't use that as a reference without confirming the measurements first. It's the same transmission and engine, so you'd think it would be close, but you never know.

Alternatively, if you can get a dealer to read the level, then you can get a test case for full and hot, and then you only need to get it to that point. Without a proper service manual, it's a lot of guess work. Transmissions are not something to guess with.

Just measure before you do the fluid change. And mark that level on your stick as a baseline

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I'm still hoping for a Youtube how-to on this but I think I'll have it done by the dealer.....seems like a real pain to do.

Fluid And Filter Service

FLUID AND FILTER SERVICE

FLUID/FILTER SERVICE (RECOMMENDED)

Refer to the maintenance schedules in LUBRICATION and MAINTENANCE, or the vehicle owner's manual, for the recommended maintenance (fluid/filter change) intervals for this transaxle.

Only fluids of the type labeled MOPAR® ATF+4 should be used. A filter change should be made at the time of the transmission oil change. The magnet (on the inside of the oil pan) should also be cleaned with a clean, dry cloth.

If the transaxle is disassembled for any reason, the fluid and filter should be changed.

Raise vehicle on a hoist. Refer to LUBRICATION and MAINTENANCE for proper procedures. Place a drain container with a large opening, under transaxle oil pan.

Loosen pan bolts and tap the pan at one corner to break it loose allowing fluid to drain, then remove the oil pan.

Remove nuts at the oil filter.

Install a new filter and nuts, tighten to 5 N·m (40 in. lbs.).

Install the fluid filter oil pan, use a bead of MOPAR® ATF RTV (MS-GF41).

Clean the oil pan and magnet. Reinstall pan using new MOPAR® Silicone Adhesive sealant. Tighten oil pan bolts to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.).

Pour four Quarts of MOPAR® ATF+4 through the dipstick opening.

Start engine and allow to idle for at least one minute. Then, with parking and service brakes applied, move selector lever momentarily to each position, ending in the park or neutral position.

Check the transaxle fluid level and add an appropriate amount to bring the transaxle fluid level to 3 mm (1/8 in.) below the lowest mark on the dipstick.

Recheck the fluid level after the transaxle has reached normal operating temperature 82° C (180°F). Refer to Fluid Level and Condition Check for the proper fluid fill

Fluid Level And Condition Check

FLUID LEVEL AND CONDITION CHECK

FLUID LEVEL CHECK USING THE SCAN TOOL

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Verify that the vehicle is parked on a level surface.

Remove the dipstick tube cap.

There is a risk of accident from vehicle moving when the engine is running. Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving. There is a risk of injury from contusions and burns if you insert your hands into the engine when it is running. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. Wear properly fitted work clothes.

Actuate the service brake. Start engine and let it run at idle speed in selector lever position "P".

Shift through the transmission modes several times with the vehicle stationary and the engine idling.

When inserting dipstick special tool Dipstick, excess insertion force may cause the dipstick to slip past the stop on the bracket in the transmission oil pan. An approximate distance that the dipstick sould be inserted into the fill tube is 424 mm (16.69 in.).

Warm up the transmission, wait at least 2 minutes and check the oil level with the engine running. Push the Oil Dipstick

into transmission fill tube until the dipstick tip contacts the oil pan and pull out again, read off oil level, repeat if necessary.

The dipstick will protrude from the fill tube when installed.

Check transmission oil temperature using the appropriate scan tool.

The transmission Oil Dipstick

has indicator marks every 10 mm. Determine the height of the oil level on the dipstick and using the height, the Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) as viewed with the scan too, and the Transmission Fluid Graph, determine if the transmission oil level is correct.

Add or remove oil as necessary and recheck the oil level.

Once the oil level is correct, install the dipstick tube cap.

FLUID CONDITION

Along with fluid level, it is important to check the condition of the fluid. When the fluid smells burned, and is contaminated with metal or friction material particles, a complete transaxle recondition is probably required. Be sure to examine the fluid on the dipstick closely. If there is any doubt about its condition, drain out a sample for a double check.

MOPAR® ATF+4 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) when new is red in color. The ATF is dyed red so it can be identified from other fluids used in the vehicle such as engine oil or antifreeze. The red color is not permanent and is not an indicator of fluid condition. As the vehicle is driven, the ATF will begin to look darker in color and may eventually become brown. This is normal. ATF+4

Good post! Looks easy enough to do, would just need to order the special dip stick tool to check for levels.

But for ease of service, I think I'll take my vehicle to the dealer; even though I hate to do it!

I'll do a lot of maintenance on my vehicles. The 62te drain and fill is one I don't particularly feel like doing myself. Reason 1 is the warranty coverage - it's an expensive component to have to repair, and I don't feel like dealing with questions as to whether or not it was done correctly. Reason 2 is that the hassle involved with draining that particular transmission (since there is no drain bolt), refilling it, and making sure it's done just right, is worth the extra $30 to pay someone else to do it.

Your right there is no drain bolt but once you drop the pan you could install one for future use.

To follow up to Journey_SeXT:

The dipstick can be made at home with the following items:

1 wire hangar

some marking tool (file, knife, whatever)

Straighten the hangar - you need something more than 18 inches in length (so you drop it into the fill tube). Measure 424mm from one end, and mark this off (use the duct tape). Everything below that point will go into the filler tube (marked with the "Dealer Only" cap). Use the chart Journey_SeXT posted and mark your min/max levels.

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Does anyone know if the 2010 has a transmission  filler tube?

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My DJ is a 2012 with a 2.4 engine .  It has a dip stick for the   transmission  so would it make it serviceable other than taking it to the dealer

Any garage can change the filter and fluid, you can also there is no drain plug so you drop the pan change the filter also

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I am sure there are several OBD-II related threads; but, I couldn't find a specific one talks about the Autel MD808-Pro series OBD-II scanner with real-time Transmission temperature display (the standard OBD-II diagnosis functions, ABS and SRS; but at about $250)... Does anyone know/own another brand/model that offers the equivalent functions (hopefully less pricey)? I am gearing up for ATF change... :wink: Thanks!  

You want Techstream TIS. It's what the dealer uses.  

Thank you! I saw on **Removed** price ranged from $20 to $60, not sure what's the difference or version is say for 2016 Highlander V6 3.5L... any other equipment/software or subscription to TIS is needed? Below is the one for $20 as an example, not sure if it's right? ** Link Removed **  

Rick, You could try this. Order an OBDII reader then use an app named "Torque" to read your temps. The reader I'm using can be found here . Torque is downloadable in Google Play if you have Android, there's probably an Apple version too. I've attached a screen grab of one Torque screen. There's almost no end to the readouts you can put on a screen from speed and location to real time readouts of temps and pressures for every part of the car that has a sensor. Therein may lie a rub. Are you certain you have a temperature sensor for your transmission temp? My Avalon doesn't so the display for that item stays blank (no readings shown in the pic because it wasn't actually linked to the car). Anyway, the OBDII reader is inexpensive and there's a free version of Torque so little lost if it doesn't work. Cheers!  

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With torque you might need to google custom PIDs to access some of the sensors that seem to show no info or readings. For my 2008 rav4 i posted in rav4world a custom PID taken from a tacomaworld that allowed to measure the transmission temp, who knows it might work for other toyotas. Link http://www.rav4world.com/forums/99-...ssion-temperature-3.html#/topics/69445?page=4  

I doubt you need a real time temp readout i.e. if you have the 6 speed transmission that doesn't have a dipstick and want to check the fluid level after the car has been sitting overnight and the ambient morning temp is 65-75 degrees, you idle the engine 5-6 minutes (4 cyl) or 6-7 minutes (V6), shift through all the ranges ending in Park then get under the car (fluid temp will now be in the correct target range) and open the oil pan drain plug to check the fluid drip behavior - if no drip, wait a minute or two for the fluid to heat up a bit more - if still no drip then tranny is underfilled. When level is correct when the fluid flows out as a very fast drip; i.e. almost, but not quite, a solid steady stream.  

To do this properly, the fill port also needs to be opened.  

Scan Gauge RickV...unless already done, goog "scan gauge". One listed, but only shows tranny temp (x gauge)  

Rick, What brand/type is your new adapter, Bluetooth or WiFi? Cheers!  

Gadgetjq said: Rick, What brand/type is your new adapter, Bluetooth or WiFi? Cheers! Click to expand...

I just bought a Scangauge2 and like it thus far. I bought it for my V6 3.5L 2016 Highlander. I plan on doing some data captures for use by the community on time vs ATF temperatures. Prepping for my first ATF flush using the method i did on my old highlander. Both have the aux cooler and what i did on my old 2003 Highlander was remove the line out of the aux cooler going back to the transmission - then did several cycles of starting the car and pumping 1 quart out and putting one quart in. I believe 10-12 quarts of doing this will suffice on my new Highlander. Already verified the aux cooler set up being identical. Other than having to complete the job with the temperature check and overflow tube etc job should be pretty similiar and straightforward. Anyone actually done this on a late model Highlander? My ATF temperatures thus far have not been anything north of 152 deg and today on a 40 min drive (70 deg OAT) in city/highway driving they stayed in the 130-140 range. I dont drive it hard or anything so these temperatures appear to be correct that have been set up on the Scangauge2. Will come back with some further data for everyone.  

I am not quite seeing the benefit of the "ATF flush" method vs. the drain-N-fill (perhaps in two or more intervals/times) when replacing one quart of ATF at a time since as soon as one quart of new ATF is poured in to the transmission it's mixed with the old ATF isn't it? If anything I would think to pump out the old ATF continuously (for the say 10-12 qts) while filling with the new ATF at a similar rate; but that would be a big challenge for us DIYs... I meant to ask the above sincerely, please don't take it as a criticism. I am getting close to do the same for our 2014 RAV4; also, will you be dropping the AT oil pan to replace the filter/screen at all? Will you be using the OEM Toyota WS ATF or other brands like the most recent I heard from AMSOIL Signature ATF...?  

Rickvmax said: I am not quite seeing the benefit of the "ATF flush" method vs. the drain-N-fill (perhaps in two or more intervals/times) when replacing one quart of ATF at a time since as soon as one quart of new ATF is poured in to the transmission it's mixed with the old ATF isn't it? If anything I would think to pump out the old ATF continuously (for the say 10-12 qts) while filling with the new ATF at a similar rate; but that would be a big challenge for us DIYs... Click to expand...

I just want to mention one thing about the blue-tooth OBDII scanner. Don't get one that's is too long or big. There are versions of these that are very short and compact. My first one is BAX brand as mentioned in previous post. I kept knocking it off the port when I move my left foot. I gave it to my cousin, who only use it to clear Check Engine Light. I bought a compact one, which is just as capable. The TechStream installation is convoluted if you don't have Windows XP 32bit or Windows 7 32 bit with Windows XP mode. When I try to install my old Windows XP in a Virtual Box in Windows 10 64bit, the XP kept telling me to activate, which it can't. So you have about 40-60 days before it would lock out, depend on your version. I take a snap shot of the XP image, and roll back the system clock to keep it working. No Fun.  

gwgang1 said: The TechStream installation is convoluted if you don't have Windows XP 32bit or Windows 7 32 bit with Windows XP mode. When I try to install my old Windows XP in a Virtual Box in Windows 10 64bit, the XP kept telling me to activate, which it can't. So you have about 40-60 days before it would lock out, depend on your version. I take a snap shot of the XP image, and roll back the system clock to keep it working. No Fun. Click to expand...

I think it's a great video to share. Hope you all will enjoy.  

if you guys are interested in techstream that works with 64 bit let me know i got the setup file and a standalone installer for making tweaks in the registry. and i been using ULTRA GAUGE bought it for like $80 gives allot of information in real time: http://www.ultra-gauge.com/ultragauge/ ** Removed Link to Pirated Software**  

Does the Topdon Elite provide real-time ATF temperature readout? If it does then may be a good option to others as for most DIYs are searching a reliable way to display Toyota's (if works for multiple brands of vehicles that will be even better for) ATF temp for fluid level change/check. Thanks!  

reply This feature is too special, and it is pity that it does not support this function. However, my friends told me the Launch CRP123 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BGH0EAC and Launch CRP129 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NID51JQ he used before have this function. Definately, you can ask the related server for help.  

It seems the Torque app is universally thought of as junk on the Apple App store, and it doesn't seem there is any customer support. I mean, IIRC, I didn't see one favorable review of it.  

How to Drain/Refill Automatic Transmission

Rickvmax said: I am sure there are several OBD-II related threads; but, I couldn't find a specific one talks about the Autel MD808-Pro series OBD-II scanner with real-time Transmission temperature display (the standard OBD-II diagnosis functions, ABS and SRS; but at about $250)... Does anyone know/own another brand/model that offers the equivalent functions (hopefully less pricey)? I am gearing up for ATF change... 😉 Thanks! Click to expand...

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Got the Scan Guage II Seems to be the go to tool for transmission fluid change. Level Car, drain fluid. Measure, fill with exact amount that came out. Run to 104 degrees (each model trans is different see the MFG plate in the door jam for the exact transmission model number then look it up. Has to be exact!) check to fast drip done deal. In Calif the dealer wants $189 for a drain and fill and just under $300 for a complete fluid change which does not include a filter change. Fuckin Pirates! And yes, you should change the filter at some point especially if you are an aggressive driver and often run in stop and go traffic. That's a pain in the ass as on some models you may have to remove a mount and lift the trans with a floor jack or trans jack if you are lucky enough to have access to a lift. There's a You Tube Video on it. Also got the TOYOTA World Standard fluid because I don't like to mix fluids. Yes Amsoil is better however who knows what Toyota is putting in that. Most likely it's just a cheap re-branded non synthetic. Could be anything. Don't want it to foam or gel in there. I wouldn't put it past them to include a foaming agent that activates when mixed with another brand. Sorry but they've got us there. Just use Toyota too be sure. I hate it too!  

Can confirm OBDlink MX+ (and probably the lower model LX) will read trans temp with torque. It's basically going to always be your coolant temp unless you're towing in the summer etc.  

The convolutions to do this are just insane, just like the environmentalists that forced car makers to pretend that a transmission can be called “sealed” and fluid “lifetime,” when neither is true. Put the damn dipstick back in!  

Amen, brother.  

Do not guess what the ATF temp is using a clock. At the very least use an IR gun pointing at the trans pan next to the drain bolt. I've compared the temp accuracy of the IR gun with the ATF temp readout on my UltraGauge in my Tacoma. The difference is consistently less than 3 degrees. That is much better than guessing. I have two affordable hand held scanners that read ATF temps: The Ancel TD700 and the Foxwell NT520PRO. Both read ATF temps in my 07 Tacoma and the wife's 18 Lexus RX350. The 520PRO is a discontinued model, replaced by the NT610, which the vendor states can read ATF temps. The Ancel covers models up to 2021 and has the added benefit of retracting the rear calipers so you can service the brakes, which is what I got it for. The Ancel is also more affordable, at about $120 compared to the $180 for the Foxwell.  

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