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Manual trans, 42k miles bought it 3 years ago and the previous owner lost the owners manual. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Before adding transmission fluid, make sure that your engine was running when you checked the fluid level. Checking transmission fluid levels in the nag1 automatic. Among the 2008 dodge caliber srt4s standard features are air conditioning, a sixspeed manual transmission, 115volt power outlet, 19inch wheels, sixdisc cd changer, power windows, power. It succeeded the dodge neon, which was discontinued in 2005.
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Nov 17, 2014 how to check the transmission fluid on a 2007 to 2012 dodge caliber thomas brian. Automatic transmission fluid level dipstick tool 917327 for chrysler dodge jeep. Dodge caliber transmission problems page 4 car forums at. It was also introduced in china in 2008 as dodges second modern vehicle. Transmissions must either be controlled manually by the driver manual transmission or automatically by the vehicle automatic transmission. To check the oil you need to buy the dipstick from chrysler.
How to check transmission fluid level without going to dealer. Car started but when my wife hit the gas the radio and dashboard lights shut off and the battery light came on. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for dodge caliber when you shop. Caliber information is current as of september 1, 2009. Select up to 3 trims below to compare some key specs and options for the 2008 dodge caliber. Dry fill capacity depending on type and size of internal cooler.
How to check transmission fluid level without going to. Low mileage dodge caliber used transmissions for sale. Dry fill capacity depending on type and size of internal cooler, length and inside diameter of cooler lines, or use of an auxiliary cooler, these figures may vary. There is a cap on the driver side down at the middle of the motor see manuel for capacity.
Not shifting shifter problem how to dodge caliber youtube. How to fix an automatic transmission that wont shift replace pressure solenoid, fluid and filter duration. Get indepth info on the 2007 dodge caliber model year including prices. According to the chrysler service manual it takes 7 liters when you change the filter. Information shown is based on data available at time of publication september 1, 2009. How to check the transmission fluid on a 2007 to 2012 dodge caliber. I purchased this chrysler dodge jeep transmission dipstick tool from advance. S\ the nearest dealer is about 1500 km far from where i live so i think i nee. Get detailed information on the 2008 dodge caliber including specifications and data that includes dimensions, engine specs, warranty, standard features, options, and more.
The dodge caliber is a frontengine, frontwheel drive fivedoor compact hatchback. It has one of these constant variable transmissions in it. Recommended oil for transmissions of dodge caliber. Synthetic high performance manual transmission fluid.
T355 magna driveline fivespeed manual availability standard on caliber with 2. Actually, as it states in the manual, you have to take the car into the dealer to check the transmission fluid. The worst complaints are transmission making noises, difficulties shifting, and transmission failure. The engine in your 2008 dodge caliber should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. Chrysler in its infinite wisdom has apparently decided we owners dont need one, probably because checking the fluid level is a tad more. Vw g 052 162 semisynthetic for automatic transmissions. Dodge is gambling a huge chunk of change on the hope new car shoppers. For full details such as dimensions, cargo capacity, suspension, colors, and brakes, click on a specific caliber trim. I had a 2007 dodge caliber cvt awd rt for a week before the transmission went and the software needed to be upgraded. I have a 2007 dodge caliber with 100,000 kms on it now and want to change the transmission fluid in it. The caliber was a model of fivedoor hatchback manufactured by dodge from 2006 until 2012.
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