How to add manual tranny fluid?

[lilnicko11]

As stated in the title? Whats the correct/proper way of changing your manual tranny fluid? I know its ATF+4 that is Mopar recommended for our cars. A step by step would be appreciated. K. Thanks. Is the fill spot located on the tranny casing??

[sneakers O'toole]

here you go

[Themaggots]

Good luck, it's such a PITA.

[ZeroChad]

I know its ATF+4 that is Mopar recommended for our cars.

Not for anyone who drives their car faster than a grandma.

[occasional demons]

2002 may still be the mopar gear oil. There should be a sticker with the MS spec, if it hasn't fallen off.

Depending on which car you are changing....

[Donkeypuncher]

My 02 had ATf in it, although I got it at 58k so I'm not sure what it had originally.

[Danteneon]

My 02 says it uses ATF. The easiest way to put fluid in the trans is to get a piece of hose long enough to go from the fill point, route it out the fender above the tire, and put a funnel on the hose. If the trans is empty you will need just under 2qts.

*edit*

I just read the write up. Same idea, I just went out the fender instead of through the engine compartment. But now that I de-cluttered the engine bay I could do this from up top.

[occasional demons]

I wasn't sure of the cut off date, as '01 uses MS9417 (IIRC)

[Danteneon]

IIRC, the switch-over took place in 2002, but the use of friction material on the shift forks (which was the reason for the change to ATF+4) took place at the end of 2002. All 2003-up take ATF+4 per factory.

[INVUJerry]

Everyone should switch to a synchromesh fluid regardless.