How to check transmission fluid dodge journey

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On 4/9/2019 at 12:23 PM, Johnny Cache said:

After seeing a few videos on the subject another question comes up which tranny do I have?  My 2014 Journey is AWD and I'm not sure it's the same as the FWD models, is the 62TE used in my car? Something or else? Then again there is the transfer case and driveline to consider.

When I looked up Dodge Journey on wikipedia my takeaway was the 3.5-3.6L engine's have a 62TE transmission and the 2.4-2.7L have the 41TE transmission.  Also notes that the 62TE transmission often runs into issues when you don't use Chrysler's own transmission fluid.  Take all of this for what it is worth as I know wikipedia isn't the end all/be all.

I have a 2012 Crew with 84,000 miles and yeah I'm nervous to ride it out until 120,000 per my service manual.  I bought it used at 45,000 miles and assume the dealer didn't replace the fluid at that point. 

But I can certainly see Steve's frustration with following the service guide and then running into issues at 77K miles.  I also have a Ford Fusion and the manual has to replace the fluid every 30K which seems excessive the opposite way.  

And I assume when I replace my fluid (not flush), I would want to request the filter to be changed too...? 

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4. Transmission Fluid / Check Fluid Level

1. Getting Started - Prepare for the repair

2. Open the Hood - How to pop the hood and prop it open

3. Remove Dipstick - Access point for transmission fluid

4. Check Level - Insert dipstick and pull it out to determine level

5. Add Fluid - Determine correct fluid type and add fluid

6. Replace Dipstick - Put the dipstick / cap back in place

7. More Info. - Additional information on checking trans. fluid levels

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The engine in your 2009 Dodge Journey should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your Journey and how to check the transmission fluid level. If the transmission fluid level in your Journey is low, you need to add transmission fluid through the dipstick tube. When adding transmission fluid to your Journey, be sure to add it slowly as it will fill up quickly and is difficult to remove excess fluid if you overfill.

If you are having problems with the transmission in your Journey, such as clunky shifting or hesitation, check the fluid level first - it is amazing how many drivers pay thousands of dollars for transmission work when a half quart of transmission fluid would have fixed the problem.

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