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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2000INTREPID R/TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSOVERHAUL - 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONON-VEHICLE SERVICEOIL COOLER FLOW CHECK
2000 Dodge and Ram Intrepid R/T
Oil Cooler Flow Check
2000 Dodge and Ram Intrepid R/TSECTION Oil Cooler Flow Check
- With transaxle filled to proper fluid level, disconnect oil cooler return line at transaxle. See Figure . Place container under oil cooler return line.
- Apply parking brake. Start engine and allow it to idle. Place transaxle in Neutral. Check fluid flow from oil cooler return line.
- If fluid flow is intermittent or takes more than 20 seconds to obtain one quart of fluid, replace oil cooler. Reinstall oil cooler return line. Fill transaxle to proper level with appropriate fluid. See LUBRICATION .
CAUTION:
Do not obtain more than one quart of fluid, or transaxle may be damaged.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.