'14 DIY Trans Flush

KJ1 · Jul 17, 2016

Gents, preparing for a trans flush on my truck. I am aware of the process of doing so however, having trouble locating transmission return line for my truck in order to do a complete flush. Was wondering if someone could post a pic of their trans return line for myself and others who are wondering the same thing. And yes, I am dropping the pan and replacing filters first. Thanks!

2014 Ram 1500 Express
Hemi, 4x4

KJ1 · Jul 17, 2016

Also preferably on the same model lol. Thanks in advance

pickupman66 · Jul 19, 2016

So, from my Experience. at least on my 2009 was the NON OEM Pan filter does NOT seat well into the trans. (at least the one I got) it came loose on me and almost cratered my truck. my DIY drop and fill was a complete waste of $ as I had to pay a dealership to re-do it and put in OEM filter.

Needaram · Jul 21, 2016

If it's an 8 speed you shouldn't need to flush it. They are "filled for life"

Hootbro · Jul 22, 2016

Needaram said:
If it's an 8 speed you shouldn't need to flush it. They are "filled for life"

Yeah, filled for life is a misnomer. Might be ok if you trade trucks ever so many years but if you plan on taking it to 300K+ and expect transmission to make the same, there is going to need to be a few drain/refill events in there.

Regardless, there is already a couple of Youtube videos showing how to drain/fill event on these 8 speeds properly.

'14 DIY Trans Flush

KJ1

Junior Member

KJ1

Junior Member

pickupman66

Senior Member

Needaram

Senior Member

Hootbro

U.S. Army Veteran

Similar threads

Latest posts

Staff online

Members online

Forum statistics

Share this page