Junior Member Thread Starter Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 2 I'm the local helper for some friends and one just purchased a 2014 T&C used with 33k miles on it. I wanted to check the transmission fluid but can't find where to check the fluid. Does this model even have a dipstick/fill port? I see that there is a transmission pan that can be removed, 12 bolts. I take it there is a filter that can be serviced there? Thanks. Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norcross GA Posts: 8,626 no there is not a dip stick read teh service manual for full details Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Vermont USA Posts: 188 Here's a photo of the 62TE transmission, you can see the fill tube with the red plug in the end.
These vans do NOT come with a dip stick, but you can buy one, but they are not made to be left in place. Here are three
part numbers for dipsticks: Here's a link to the instruction for the Assenmach dipstick, the same intructions apply for the others: The Transmission service schedule for that van is 120,000 Miles or 12 years for normal service, and 62,000 Mile or 6 years if using the vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. The service consist of changing the automatic transmission fluid and filter. George Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 885 Lack of an autobox dipstick is a 'fad' from manufacturers as I know only to my cost with the S-type Jag. I had before my GV. At least here you seem to be able to buy one! With only 33,000mile on the vehicle you should not need to replace ATF unless the motor has been badly 'raced'. If you examine the outside of the autobox carefully and it is dry, i.e. no
oil-leaks, you need investigate no further. Leedsman. Junior Member Thread Starter Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 2 Thanks for the information. They want to try and keep this van as long as possible. A family of 5 and with a new born and two other little ones. They had a 2004 T&C and it has 140k on it and the transmission was starting to go. It was never taken care of and they don't want to make the same mistake. I'm the local helper and just like doing fluid changes for those in my neighborhood. If I can help them I will. Thanks again. Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 1 Hi folks. I'm a little confused. Service Manual says 64k miles for ATF change only if in severe service. I'm reading here change it anyways. Any further thoughts? I'm at that mileage now but mostly highway non-towing. Also, any idea on the price of the dipstick? Thanks. Thread Thread Starter Forum Last Post JTB321 Chrysler Voyager & Town & Country 0 01-23-2012 09:48 PM ww4cash New Member Area 1 01-04-2012 08:47 PM Mr Goodwrench Chrysler Voyager & Town & Country 6 12-29-2011 09:27 PM JLH 1 General Tech 9 11-21-2009 04:05 AM musicfreak2195 Chrysler 200 & Sebring 3 10-08-2008 08:55 AM Why is there no transmission dipstick?If you have a late-model car, it may not have a dipstick for checking the transmission fluid. Not only does this make it difficult to check fluid level and condition, it also eliminates the dipstick tube or opening through that fluid is normally added to an automatic transmission.
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