dodgedart1968
Well-Known Member
For a complete fluid exchange you disconnect the cooling lines.
One is the "in line" to the trans and the other is the "out line" to the cooler.
Just need a few of feet of the proper sized rubber fuel line. Just measure what you will need.
Add the rubber lines to the ends of metal ones, long enough to put one in a bucket of clean fluid and the out line into an empty bucket.
Start it up and put it in neutral so the pump is working. Let it run until new fluid is coming out of the "out line".
Re-attach the trans lines and fill to the proper level using your FSM for the correct procedure> Very important to follow the Manual.
I used this method on my 2006 Trailblazer. Easy, clean and no drilling required. With regard to my Dart, the fluid indicated no sign of AT damage, wear or malfunction, so I'm going to limit my maintenance to draining and filter replacement, which is done. I'll purchase some Dex lll and service the AT with that.
Many thanks for the guidance and the fast and thorough response. I have only had my Dart and used the forum for two weeks, and I am already amazed by the quantity, quality and speed of member responses to my questions. I'm looking forward to gaining enough knowledge to begin to help other members.