[Dodgeit0314]

V6 8 speed transmission on a 2012 dodge charger, I need to know what kind of transmission fluid and how much? desperate need!! They're saying its 43 dollars a quart for some special tranny fluid and have to hook up to scan tool n all that...need some truthful insight to know if I'm being ripped off because that sounds outrageously priced!! Thanks so much!!

 

[Ddaddy]

V6 8 speed transmission on a 2012 dodge charger, I need to know what kind of transmission fluid and how much? desperate need!! They're saying its 43 dollars a quart for some special tranny fluid and have to hook up to scan tool n all that...need some truthful insight to know if I'm being ripped off because that sounds outrageously priced!! Thanks so much!!

That is the correct price for your transmission fluid.

Here is more information...


http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=240058

 

[kevin1727]

Isn't BnD $29 a quart as part of his filter special?

 

[Ddaddy]

Isn't BnD $29 a quart as part of his filter special?

Hence the link I provided...

 

[kevin1727]

V6 8 speed transmission on a 2012 dodge charger, I need to know what kind of transmission fluid and how much? desperate need!! They're saying its 43 dollars a quart for some special tranny fluid and have to hook up to scan tool n all that...need some truthful insight to know if I'm being ripped off because that sounds outrageously priced!! Thanks so much!!

If you read through the 5 pages of the post ddaddy referenced you will find BND has a special with fluid for 29.21 a quart. Give Brian a call and he will help you out. Adding fluid isn't like it used to be. I'd you noticed, there is no fill tube in the engine compartment. You have to put the car on a lift and fill the transmission from under the car.

 

[Dodgeit0314]

Thanks that just seems outrageous I knew where the fill plug was located and it had to be level and heated to 160 or so degrees but just thought the price was crazy so 8 speed takes 10 quarts from what I was seeing?

 

[Dodgeit0314]

And what's up with the change from OEM tranny fluid that's like 7.19 a quart for penny pinchers or people who like full synthetic?!

 

[Ddaddy]

Thanks that just seems outrageous I knew where the fill plug was located and it had to be level and heated to 160 or so degrees but just thought the price was crazy so 8 speed takes 10 quarts from what I was seeing?

Yes, 10 quarts.

 

[Dodgeit0314]

So next question is I can't drain all the tranny fluid with vehicle off correct? It would only drain what's in converter?

 

[kevin1727]

And what's up with the change from OEM tranny fluid that's like 7.19 a quart for penny pinchers or people who like full synthetic?!

The 8 speed is high tech, so I guess it requires something special. Although sometimes I wonder if it is the technology or the exclusivity. I remember when the cars changed from old distributors with "points" to electronic ignition. Tune-up prices doubled but in reality required fewer parts and less labor.
But I love my 8 speed. I might have a heart attack if it fails but in the meantime it is impressive.

 

[370 HEMI]

And what's up with the change from OEM tranny fluid that's like 7.19 a quart for penny pinchers or people who like full synthetic?!

What you are talking about is the MS-9602 fluid known as ATF+4. This is NOT what you put in the 8 speed. It is a completely different fluid. You have an 8HP45 which is unique to the 8 speed years. This is the only FULLY ZF trans....2012. The 2013 and up us the 845RFE which is different!

This is why we put out the information on the 8 speed trans so that noone would make a mistake. Yes, it is over $43.00 per quart for the 8 speed but we do it for $28.65 and make a better more durable fluid. You put it in on the side of the transmission! Dropping the filtran gets rid of what is in the valve body but not the torque converter!







Regards,
Brian
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www.bndautomotive.com