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There's two filters...a spin on filter like we have for oil filters and a sump filter...I would just go down to NAPA and get one of their brand filters, they are really good.

NAPA part numbers for the sump filter are: ATP 18594

The spin on filter part numbers are: ATP 18593
 

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Wix also makes the filters and I believe oreilly stocks them.


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I looked at NAPA and searched the part #'s. It says I need both so is it possible both of these filters are on there?

IMPORTANT INFO: This Application Also Requires Spin-On Filter, Sold Separately

IMPORTANT INFO: w/ Spin on Filter,This Application Also Requires Sump Filter, Sold Separately
 
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Also the owner's manual calls for mopar ATF+4 type 9602 trans fluid.

1) Does anyone use anything different or should I just go with what the manual says?

2) how many quarts for the 4.7?

3) Should I use a sealant when putting the pan back on? Silicone?
 
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Use a good ATF+4 type fluid. this is what the manual says

Service Fill - 45RFE/ 545RFE- 4X2 - 5.2 L (11.0 pts.)
4X4 - 6.2 L (13.0 pts.)
O-haul - 45RFE/545RFE-14-16 L (29-33 pts.)


Also use the black RTV on the pan. Make sure to follow the directions on the back of it carefully.
 

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Go to Advance and get their brand ATF +4, it is bought in bulk from Valvoline and bottled under their name. We used to fill it for them. It is the SAME exact ATF +4 that is put into Valvoline bottles.
 
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Go to Advance and get their brand ATF +4, it is bought in bulk from Valvoline and bottled under their name. We used to fill it for them. It is the SAME exact ATF +4 that is put into Valvoline bottles.

Yeah I think I may take a ride over there next week and grab some but I may have to buy the filters off the internet.
 

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I would get 7 quarts...add 5 of them, then crank the engine and while parked, drop the transmission into each gear, pausing for about 10 seconds betweeen each shift...do that all the way down every gear, and then again all the way up...leave the engine running and check the fluid level again, and top off to the fill mark. Don't over fill it, if you do it will foam up on you and you dont want that.
 

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Too bad you aren't local to me. We make ATF +4 for O'Reilleys and Autozone, I could snag you a whole case.
 
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Hey you're only 1,200 miles away :D

By the way, do you know if I would have the 545RFE or the 45RFE?
 
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Ok so I am planning on doing the trans fluid within the next week or so. I have both filters, a seal and an "O" ring.

Does the O ring come right off and is a simple take out and replace?
 

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im in the same boat, sort of. is it better to drain from the pan than to flush? i dont know what the PO did to the truck before i took ownership. id like to flush the old fluid out, all of it. sorry for the highjacking, just didnt want to start a new thread on it when there already a thread going
 
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bump...Does anyone know how many quarts go into the 45RFE trans on an 02 4.7? If not I will just pick up 7qts to be safe.

Also looking for more info about the O ring and how that comes out and how to put in the new one.
 
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