I have a 2007 Dodge Caliber with 100,000 Kms on it now and want to change the transmission fluid in it. It has one of these "Constant Variable Transmissions" in it. The only fluid that meets the Mopar CVTF+4 spec is naturally available at your freindly Dodge dealer for a mere $36.00 a liter, plus tax! A couple of dealers have also told me that the factory fill is good for life, while the owner's manual states to change the fuild every 100,000 Kms? Either the dealers life expectancy for that tranny is short or they want the job of fixing it when it fails. I'd like to change the fluid, if for no other reason, just to flush the debris. I'm sure there is some belt wear and other wear as well.
Also, would one on these trannies need to be hooked up to a machine to transfer the fluid like they do for automatics or could the fluid be changed through a drain and refill like a manual tranny?
All thoughts and comments welcomed. Thanks in advance.
Also, would one on these trannies need to be hooked up to a machine to transfer the fluid like they do for automatics or could the fluid be changed through a drain and refill like a manual tranny?
All thoughts and comments welcomed. Thanks in advance.