We changed our transmission fluid at 100k or right around there. It worked fine then and still does now at 112k.

 

Thank you, @CampinMike. Did you have all of the fluid changed, or was it a partial drain and fill? Also, who did the work? I have contacted two dealers and neither of them would do it.

 

Still going on our original trans fluid - 2017 with 116kon the clock.

<knocks on wood> 😁

-jokester

 

I'm not proud of it, but ours just rolled past 121k miles on the original fluid. It still shifts smooth as butter after performing the clutch adaptation quick learn a while back. I didn't document the mileage, but it's probably been close to 10k miles since I did that. It used to do the kick you in the butt 4-5 shift around 55 MPH before that. I've been waiting for it to return, but it hasn't happened yet.

I do plan on changing the fluid sometime soon while replacing all the engine & transmission mounts. I would've had it done already if I didn't need to remove the belly pan. It's such a pain in the butt to remove it without a lift.

 

Like the title says, I’m looking for those that have at least 100k miles on their Pacificas that have never had the transmission fluid changed. The manual says the fluid is “Lifetime” and never needs routine servicing.

Yes, this forum is replete with opinions of the so-called “Lifetime transmission fluid.” I don’t think we need to burden this thread with more of them. I’m just wondering what sort of experience folks with high odometer readings on their Pacificas have had with their transmissions.

If you have such a high-mileage Pacifica, please let us know how the Lifetime transmission fluid is working out for you. Have you ever had the fluid changed? Or partially changed? Or is it still original factory fluid?

I'm not your 100K man but I did mine myself on my '18 Ice
50k, 8 drive & drain fills will get it ALL out otherwise only 3-1/2 quarts comes out not the full 8-9 ish and from the torque converter. No filter to change its internal and have to split the case just skip it. Only use specific Mopar Green 8-9 speed fluid not a universal trip to Autozone. Lifetime is a joke you should do It every 40-50k it will last longer. Anyone over 50k miles just do drain and fills never a flush because the sediment could get in your clutch packs and screw it up

 

I'm not your 100K man but I did mine myself at
50k, 8 drive & drain fills will get it ALL out otherwise only 3-1/2 quarts comes out not the full 12 and from the torque converter. No filter to change its internal and have to split the case just skip it. Only use specific Mopar Green 8-9 speed fluid not a universal trip to Autozone. Lifetime is a joke you should do It every 40-50k it will last longer.

It's 12 quarts on the ICE transmission!!??

 

I did a drain and fill on ours at 109k miles using the procedure posted elsewhere from YouTube. The old fluid was pretty dingy compared to the new fluid, but otherwise I can't say I noticed much of a difference one way or the other. It still has the rough mid-throttle, middle speed shift.

 

You have a link to the video? How hard is it to DIY on a scale of 1 to 5?

 

2017, 143,xxx, I haven't touched the transmission fluid and have zero plans to do so in the future.

 

We are now at 151,xxx and still going.

 

I had dealer change my 2019 at 109k. $242 . Have 131k going strong.

 

2017 Pac was 100k without changing, no issues other than transmission resets as needed for harsh shifts. Traded it.
2022 Pac at 87k, no transmission issues. Calibration and/ or hardware is significantly improved from the 2017.
I'm in the camp of just do what the manual says. Chrysler is not the boogeyman trying to make transmissions fail early.
A sealed system is better staying sealed than opening up to contaminants or other unknown variations. If we have the 2022 at 150 I would consider changing IF the van is solid otherwise and only if the 2 CDJR service managers I know recommend doing so.

 

2017 Pac was 100k without changing, no issues other than transmission resets as needed for harsh shifts. Traded it.
2022 Pac at 87k, no transmission issues. Calibration and/ or hardware is significantly improved from the 2017.
I'm in the camp of just do what the manual says. Chrysler is not the boogeyman trying to make transmissions fail early.
A sealed system is better staying sealed than opening up to contaminants or other unknown variations. If we have the 2022 at 150 I would consider changing IF the van is solid otherwise and only if the 2 CDJR service managers I know recommend doing so.

You can adhere to the manual all you like as a religion for the words lifetime as some people do but transmission fluid isn't a miracle fluid from Jupiter that lasts forever as it comes into contact with man-made metals and aluminum.. Regardless of what any service mgr says any and all transmission fluid should be changed every 30 to 40K miles. it can and will make your transmission only last longer which is a mathematical certainty.. Old unchanged fluid is contaminated & with particles which produces even more heat than would otherwise which even shortens the longevity more.. Opening the system to contaminants is negligible and not even worth mentioning, if the drain is removed and the OEM Factory fluid is refilled there would be no such contaminants.

 

203,089. Never changed no problems with it

 

Wow that's unbelievable... Never has someone been so negligent yet praised & happy to hear..😆

 

Like the title says, I’m looking for those that have at least 100k miles on their Pacificas that have never had the transmission fluid changed. The manual says the fluid is “Lifetime” and never needs routine servicing.

Yes, this forum is replete with opinions of the so-called “Lifetime transmission fluid.” I don’t think we need to burden this thread with more of them. I’m just wondering what sort of experience folks with high odometer readings on their Pacificas have had with their transmissions.

If you have such a high-mileage Pacifica, please let us know how the Lifetime transmission fluid is working out for you. Have you ever had the fluid changed? Or partially changed? Or is it still original factory fluid?

Mine has 155,000 on original no problems yet.

 

Did mine at 97k, about 2k ago. Old fluid was dirty and discolored. Dealer said they recommend doing fluid changes despite lifetime recommendation. I’ve noticed it shifts a bit worse now though. Can anyone fill me in on how to do the relearn?

 

How to Reset Chrysler Pacifica Transmission TCM - improve harsh shifts

 

154.000 never had a transmission fluid change or any problems with transmission
I normally do a transmission reset about once a month

 

Like the title says, I’m looking for those that have at least 100k miles on their Pacificas that have never had the transmission fluid changed. The manual says the fluid is “Lifetime” and never needs routine servicing.

Yes, this forum is replete with opinions of the so-called “Lifetime transmission fluid.” I don’t think we need to burden this thread with more of them. I’m just wondering what sort of experience folks with high odometer readings on their Pacificas have had with their transmissions.

If you have such a high-mileage Pacifica, please let us know how the Lifetime transmission fluid is working out for you. Have you ever had the fluid changed? Or partially changed? Or is it still original factory fluid?

103k miles, 8+ years, transmission untouched. Hope I'm not jinxing it...

 

Like the title says, I’m looking for those that have at least 100k miles on their Pacificas that have never had the transmission fluid changed. The manual says the fluid is “Lifetime” and never needs routine servicing.

Yes, this forum is replete with opinions of the so-called “Lifetime transmission fluid.” I don’t think we need to burden this thread with more of them. I’m just wondering what sort of experience folks with high odometer readings on their Pacificas have had with their transmissions.

If you have such a high-mileage Pacifica, please let us know how the Lifetime transmission fluid is working out for you. Have you ever had the fluid changed? Or partially changed? Or is it still original factory fluid?

I am at 89k and never changed the transmission fluid...so far so good on that side of things. 2018 Pacifica Hybrid Limited

 

2020 Touring L with 134,211 on original Transmission fluid. About 90% highway driving. No issues with transmission.

 

I have a 2017. Our Pacifica was sluggish shifting with 57,000 miles on it. When it was cold it would hold first gear too long and bang into second. When it warmed up, it was not as noticeable. I took to it to a local repair shop and had the transmission flushed and refilled. It was expensive but they used a cleaner first and then power flushed with new synthetic fluid. Paid $529.

Both my wife and I noticed the improvement immediately. Smooth shifting ever since. This service was done in April of 2024. We don't drive it that much. It has 61,000 on it now and drives just fine. The fluid was quite dark, but not burnt. I bought this car used. It was a rental. Had 25,000 miles on it when we got it. It did a few cross country trips. We could tell by the history on the GPS. Hopefully we have many more years with it.

 

I have a 2017. Our Pacifica was sluggish shifting with 57,000 miles on it. When it was cold it would hold first gear too long and bang into second. When it warmed up, it was not as noticeable. I took to it to a local repair shop and had the transmission flushed and refilled. It was expensive but they used a cleaner first and then power flushed with new synthetic fluid. Paid $529.

Both my wife and I noticed the improvement immediately. Smooth shifting ever since. This service was done in April of 2024. We don't drive it that much. It has 61,000 on it now and drives just fine. The fluid was quite dark, but not burnt. I bought this car used. It was a rental. Had 25,000 miles on it when we got it. It did a few cross country trips. We could tell by the history on the GPS. Hopefully we have many more years with it.

Good job changing that fluid, yet this is just another Testament to proper maintenance and what bad fluid can do to affect performance. In your situation had you not changed that out it would have eaten itself much sooner than later

 

Changed ours at 144k. Had no problems before or since, about 10k since servicing. Used a local shop, they dc'd the cooler lines to perform the exchange.

 

Like the title says, I’m looking for those that have at least 100k miles on their Pacificas that have never had the transmission fluid changed. The manual says the fluid is “Lifetime” and never needs routine servicing.

Yes, this forum is replete with opinions of the so-called “Lifetime transmission fluid.” I don’t think we need to burden this thread with more of them. I’m just wondering what sort of experience folks with high odometer readings on their Pacificas have had with their transmissions.

If you have such a high-mileage Pacifica, please let us know how the Lifetime transmission fluid is working out for you. Have you ever had the fluid changed? Or partially changed? Or is it still original factory fluid?

I have over 137,000 miles on my 2017 Pacifica. Get great gas mileage on trip to Florida : 31 to 33 MPG. Have not changed ‘T’ fluid. Routine maintenance only.

 

I'm wondering with all you at 100K+ on your transmission if you've been using 0w20 oil up front also.. Just trying to get a hint at the extended longevity..

 

Like the title says, I’m looking for those that have at least 100k miles on their Pacificas that have never had the transmission fluid changed. The manual says the fluid is “Lifetime” and never needs routine servicing.

Yes, this forum is replete with opinions of the so-called “Lifetime transmission fluid.” I don’t think we need to burden this thread with more of them. I’m just wondering what sort of experience folks with high odometer readings on their Pacificas have had with their transmissions.

If you have such a high-mileage Pacifica, please let us know how the Lifetime transmission fluid is working out for you. Have you ever had the fluid changed? Or partially changed? Or is it still original factory fluid?

I have 115k or so and have never changed it. No problems.

 

I've got 113K on my 2021 with zero issues. The chrysler dealer service manager said don't change the fluid.
I haven't checked the cost of the special fluid, but he said about $1400.

 

I've got 113K on my 2021 with zero issues. The chrysler dealer service manager said don't change the fluid.
I haven't checked the cost of the special fluid, but he said about $1400.

It can be done for much less than that...1/5 that price DIY...

 

Ok, here's another question:

If I have a Mopar MaxCare Extended Warranty on my Pacifica still in effect, and I have the transmission fluid changed, would Chrysler be able to successfully deny claims for any and all subsequent transmission repairs? Since my dealer wouldn't change the fluid, I would've had the job done by an independent shop.

 

Ok, here's another question:

If I have a Mopar MaxCare Extended Warranty on my Pacifica still in effect, and I have the transmission fluid changed, would Chrysler be able to successfully deny claims for any and all subsequent transmission repairs? Since my dealer wouldn't change the fluid, I would've had the job done by an independent shop.

The only way I can see this being a factor is if you didn't go back in with ZF/Mopar 9-Speed fluid. When does your warranty expire? There's real no way they could tell if the fluid was drain and filled.

 

All fluids will degrade and contaminate over time with high mileage. If you have gone over 100,000 miles without changing it, time to change it and it will do another 100,000 miles. It will only help the transmission last longer...never hurt with fresh clean fluid that will better able to handle heat .

 

For those that are shouting change the transmission fluid every 30k-50k miles. By you doing this how many miles do you expect to get out of the transmission, 200,000, 300,000 etc...?

 

When my 2018 Pacifica Platinum turned 100k I went to the dealer saying let's do all the recommended 100k interval services. I assumed transmission fluid would be part of this but they (a Chrysler dealership) said no, stating that the policy is to to leave it alone unless there is an issue. I was shocked but my wallet was happy. They did perform a coolant flush, spark plugs and such but it was a no on the transmission fluid. Right now "she" has 139500 on and going strong. And for what it's worth, this is the best and nicest driving car I've ever owned over 55 years. I hope she lives forever!

 

Hmmmm the old "leave it alone until there's an issue" when by then it's to late whereas if you would have drained & maintained there might never have been an issue🤔...Nonetheless continued success 👍

 

2019 with 275k here. Owner since 8k. Never filled or drained. Goes against everything I know, but here I am. I've driven this car about as hard as anyone over the years and it still rips for a minivan. When it goes it'll get a used trans with a new filter.

 

This is very encouraging.