Cooker Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 I would like to change the transmission oil and filter on our 2009 Journey SXT. When looking though the information about this service it appears that this can only be done at the dealer. Is this true? Or can I change the transmission fluid and fitler myself? Thank you, Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey_SeXT Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 If it is like the 2011 Pentastar engine then it is a sealed unit with no dipstick and serviced by the dealer only unless you are confident enough to do it on your own. If I would of known that it would have probably pushed me into buying something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Official Dodge Support DodgeCares Posted August 7, 2012 Official Dodge Support Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 I would like to change the transmission oil and filter on our 2009 Journey SXT. When looking though the information about this service it appears that this can only be done at the dealer. Is this true? Or can I change the transmission fluid and fitler myself? Thank you, Ryan Ryan, If you have the 3.5 motor then it is a dealer service only. The transaxle and differential are a a single unit that is sealed. Unless you are using your vehicle for towing, taxi, or police service the recommended trans filter and fluid change is at 200,000 kilometers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryl Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 I have had mine changed twice by the dealer @ 70000 & 145000 klms it cost $180 for labor, oil & filter There is no dipstick & a gauge on a chain is used to measure fluid another goofy design as its impossible to add fluid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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