How do you change transmission fluid on a 96 Chrysler concord?

Answer 1

There are really two methods for changing the fluid for most people. The first involves suctioning out the fluid through the dipstick then refilling it. The second involves removing the pan from the bottom of the transmission; this will also allow you to access the filter and change it. Either of these methods do not address the fluid in the torque converter so this will really only change about half the fluid. Transmission shops & some repair shops/quick lube locations have the equipment to flush and fill all the fluid. The plastic $15 hand-turned rotary pump PEP boys sells worked for me. The pump is in the back where they sell oil and grease. Just put the plastic suction line down the tranny fill tube. Measure what you pump out (use a milk jug, for instance), and put the same amount back in. Later, check the fluid level with the engine warm and running, gear selector in Park. CAUTION: Get your fluid from the dealer. These transmissions take a special fluid. (I drive a 96 Concorde also.) The dealer parts counter will need your VIN. Ask the parts man if you don't know where the VIN is. Some fluid does remain in the torque converter. Some people ignore this, some people (like me) drive the car for a while, then change the tranny fluid again by pumping out of the fill tube. At some point you've changed most of the fluid. Of course, the only correct way is to pull the tranny pan, change the fluid, and change the filter. Difficult and makes a huge mess, but all other ways are pure shadetree. Well, you gotta decide for yourself, I guess.