47windsor Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 I understand that the transmission uses 10 wt oil. Does the fluid drive itself also use 10 wt oil? next question, I am a little fuzzy about how to check the oil level and how to access the plug to be able to do the checking on the fluid drive, even after reading the manual!. Am sure somebody out there could give me a heads up on this. regards Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 (edited) Have you search the forum? I am sure that has been discussed fairly recently. Also, which transmission: more than one type was used. Edited April 12, 2017 by Spinneyhill (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47windsor Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 TO Spinney Hill Thank you for your reply, The transmission is the Hydraulic one. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 This has been discussed hundreds of times. There were some real long, detailed threads in 2008 that covered the topic thoroughly. Do a search for Fluid Drive in the Chrysler and Dodge boards and you will find much food for thought. Briefly, Chrysler recommended their own Fluid Drive fluid. This has not been available for years. Or 10W motor oil. Today we use tractor fluid, TDH type, ISO22 or ISO32 grade. TDH stands for transmission, differential and hydraulic so it is good for your trans or Fluid Drive unit. Can be bought at auto supply stores, farm supply stores, Canadian Tire etc. The Fluid Drive and transmission are filled separately. Fluid Drive unit filled through a hole in the floor, on the left side of the trans hump, below the dash board. Trans by removing a pipe plug on the right side of the transmission, like a typical manual trans. Trans fluid supposed to be changed every 10,000 miles. Fluid Drive is a sealed unit. They do not say anything about changing the fluid, just checking and topping up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47windsor Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 Rusty, I thank you very much, you gave me the information I was looking for which wasn't as straight forward in the manual, Regards Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Picking a nit, my experience with three of these cars is that the access plate is on the RIGHT side of the tunnel over the Fluid Drive. And be VERY VERY careful that you do not drop the filler plug in the Fluid Drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Grimy you are correct it is the right side, I went back and fixed my post. If the OP bothers to go and read the old posts he will see I suggest stuffing a rag around the hole to prevent dropping the plug into the bellhousing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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