How do you change transaxle fluid in 2004 Durango?

Answer 1

All you do is get a drain pan and put it under the vehicle at the drain plug. First you will probably need to raise the vehicle some. It is easier if you just get a set of those ramps and drive it up on those. It is best to change the oil when it is at least still warm. Loosen the drain plug. Let it all drain out. When it is done then replace the oil plug. Then put the container under the oil filter and reomve the filter. You will need a oil filter wrench of some sort to get this off. Put the filter in the container and let it drain out. Then dip your finger in the new oil and run alittle along the new filter rubber ring. Then hand tighten the filter. I use Fram filters now bc you don't have to use tools to get them off. They have a grip on them. Now open up the oil tube and put in the amount. Depending if it is a v-6 or v-8 it will take 5 or 6 quarts. Use a funnel of some sort. Less spillage. Just clean any spilled oil and that's it. Good luck.

Answer 2

You actually have to remove the panel and allow the fluid to drain. Reseal the cover with cylicone and refill through the resivior. You can even use a fluid suction tool to suck out the fluid and refil through the resivior.

Answer 3

There are a few main steps into changing the vehicles engine oil in this application. The first is safely lifting the vehicle in a shop or on rated jack stands. The next is using a wrench to open and remove the drain plug (located on the oil pan). Once drained the bolt and gasket should be wiped clean, lubricated, and reinstalled. The next step is wrench or hand screwing of the oil filter and repeating the lubrication and cleaning steps on the mount, gasket and threads. Lastly the vehicle can be refilled through the oil fill stick and rechecked for level after restarting the engine.

Answer 4

Get a drain pan. Remove the plug and let drain. Remove filter, install new filter. Replace plug. Remove oil cap. Fill with correct amount and weight of oil. Replace cap.