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1983 Dodge and Ram Rampage Base, Automatic

Draining & Refilling

1983 Dodge and Ram Rampage Base, AutomaticSECTION Draining & Refilling
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1984 Plymouth Voyager, 1984 Dodge Mini Ram Van, and 1984 Dodge Caravan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Loosen oil pan bolts. Tap lightly at one corner to break loose and allow fluid to drain. Remove pan. Install new filter on bottom of valve body and tighten retaining screws. Clean oil pan. Clean magnet (if used), and place over boss in right front corner of pan. Install pan with new gasket.
  2. Refill transmission. Start engine and allow to run at idle for at least 2 minutes. With engine at curb idle and parking brake applied, move shift selector lever through all ranges, ending in "P" or "N". Add fluid up to "ADD" mark on dipstick. Do not overfill. Recheck fluid level when transmission reaches normal operating temperature.
RENDER: 1.0x

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