The amount of effort that I've put into this shows just how much I do not want to change this fluid myself.
For reference, the 2019 Ram 1500 Classic 5.7L has an exhaust crossover pipe that goes right underneath of the transmission pan and is exactly underneath the drain plug for the pan. I'm beginning to feel that the easiest way to do this, if I were to do it myself, would be to remove the exhaust, drop the pan, prelim fill, put the exhaust back on and then final fill.
What a calamity?
I've been calling around and 1st thing I learned is good luck finding someone who is even willing to touch the transmission. I was able to find one place that said $1200 all in for a pan drop with Mopar Fluid and a Mopar pan. Another shop said $600 all in using the following fluid and an additive (didn't specify which additive).
Medallion Plus Full Synthetic Global Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
Medallion Plus Full Synthetic Global Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) PDS
Neither shop is interested in me bringing parts, the more expensive option said, we make money on parts and the other said they can't warranty without providing all parts. Both statements are completely understandable.
Now that you've read my novel, ever heard of this fluid? I'm a little ehhhh about using a multi-vehicle fluid in this trans, however I do know that people have had success with the new MaxLife in it. Just nervous.
I feel like it's looking more and more like I'll be doing it myself, which extra sucks because it's going to get cold soon.
For reference, the 2019 Ram 1500 Classic 5.7L has an exhaust crossover pipe that goes right underneath of the transmission pan and is exactly underneath the drain plug for the pan. I'm beginning to feel that the easiest way to do this, if I were to do it myself, would be to remove the exhaust, drop the pan, prelim fill, put the exhaust back on and then final fill.
What a calamity?
I've been calling around and 1st thing I learned is good luck finding someone who is even willing to touch the transmission. I was able to find one place that said $1200 all in for a pan drop with Mopar Fluid and a Mopar pan. Another shop said $600 all in using the following fluid and an additive (didn't specify which additive).
Medallion Plus Full Synthetic Global Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
Medallion Plus Full Synthetic Global Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) PDS
Neither shop is interested in me bringing parts, the more expensive option said, we make money on parts and the other said they can't warranty without providing all parts. Both statements are completely understandable.
Now that you've read my novel, ever heard of this fluid? I'm a little ehhhh about using a multi-vehicle fluid in this trans, however I do know that people have had success with the new MaxLife in it. Just nervous.
I feel like it's looking more and more like I'll be doing it myself, which extra sucks because it's going to get cold soon.