Hi all, I’m just about to hit 60k mileage on my 21 Durango rt. I was wondering if a fluid change would be necessary at this mileage mark. I was quoted 800$ at a local shop! Sounds crazy expensive to me but he explained because you need to replace the pan and filter which is around 450$ and plus the oil and labor.
Trans fluid change
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Rule of thumb… conventional spark plugs 30-40k. Platinum or iridium 100k
Coolant and brake fluid from 50K-75K.
Trans and differential 50-100k. If you frequently tow then 25-50k.
Always replace with quality fluids (synthetic) and OEM parts or better (filters).
FYI There is nothing wrong with "Preventive Maintenance" (PM). it will not hurt the vehicle to change something before the recommended milage interval.
Coolant and brake fluid from 50K-75K.
Trans and differential 50-100k. If you frequently tow then 25-50k.
Always replace with quality fluids (synthetic) and OEM parts or better (filters).
FYI There is nothing wrong with "Preventive Maintenance" (PM). it will not hurt the vehicle to change something before the recommended milage interval.
I'm one for all the maintenance, all the time. There is usually a time component in the equation of fluid changes. For instance, on brake fluid most manufacturers are 2-3 year intervals, or X mileage.
I've never owned a car that said the transmission fluid doesn't need to be changed. I wonder if the huge cost for service would have turned off a lot of buyers, so Dodge just said its good for life? Say what you want about the DaimlerChrysler era, we wouldn't have this good of a Durango or the ZF without that tie-up.
I've never owned a car that said the transmission fluid doesn't need to be changed. I wonder if the huge cost for service would have turned off a lot of buyers, so Dodge just said its good for life? Say what you want about the DaimlerChrysler era, we wouldn't have this good of a Durango or the ZF without that tie-up.
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It most likely due to the fairly unusual fluid change procedure that is required. If not done correctly, there is the real possibility that you can damage the transmission even more than if you had not changed the fluid at all.
Ha ha. They actually printed that in there? That's amazing to call it what it can be.
At 60k miles, changing the transmission fluid and filter on your 2021 Durango RT is a good idea to keep things running smoothly. However, $800 does sound quite high. The cost can add up if they’re replacing the pan gasket and filter, but $450 for parts seems steep unless they’re using OEM or high-end components. It’s worth getting a few more quotes or asking if you can provide your own filter and gasket to save money. Also, a simple drain and fill without removing the pan is cheaper but may not replace all the old fluid.
And refilling the transmission requires some kind of procedures not generally available to the home mechanic, unfortunately.
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