Dark ATF fluid in a 545RFE, no shifting issues

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damramn

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2007
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Hemi 5.7
Hello, I have a 2007 1500 5.7 hemi 4WD with the 545RFE 5 speed automatic with 178k miles. (Some features like the oil pan seem to be from the 2008 model year though?). Just checked my ATF fluid and it was dark. I don't recall it being this dark, but I haven't looked at it in a while. There are no shifting issues that I've noticed. I'd like to do a pan drop and fluid drain & fill. What do I need?

- New Dorman drain pain with a drain bolt. I've read that the drain bolt sometimes leaks. I suppose I can test it by pouring ATF fluid into the pan before installing it.
- WIX 'deep' pan filter and sump filter kit (this comes with a gasket....do I trust the gasket?)
- Lubelocker premium gasket (item number RFE- LLT-CRFE)
- 2-3 gallons of Mopar ATF+4 - is that enough for a 3x drain and fill?

Anything else I need?

Thanks!
 
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