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#9 of 3275 Tranny Trouble by babbit Jan 12, 2002 (8:27 pm)
Interesting post on your tranny. Several years ago I owned a 2WD Dodge 1/2 ton that practically ate transmissions (3 in the first 50,000 miles). The third rebuild was done by a private shop and it lasted until 160,000 miles. The trick is to get a good tranny cooler, do a tranny service anually and put in a friction modifier (aftermarket additive)to keep the seals flexible. It's too bad Dodge can't fix 'em right but at least there is hope in the aftermarket.
#10 of 3275 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesels... by mbean1 Jan 14, 2002 (8:10 am)
Mpjmpj, try going to the TDR website about this one. No offense to anyone here, but in my opinion, the Turbo Diesel Register is THE CONSUMATE AUTHORITY when it comes to Ram Diesel topics. The address is www.turbodieselregister.com. Its kinda expensive to join, but the access to knowledge is WELL worth it.
#11 of 3275 another great web site by jwhaelen1 Jan 16, 2002 (12:32 pm)
Here is another outstanding website that I use: http://www.dieselram.com Same as TDR,except there is no charge for membership. It's an official "spin-off" of the TDR.
#12 of 3275 Axle Ratio and Fuel Economy by rdg52 Jan 17, 2002 (5:29 pm)
I am considering purchasing a left over 2001, 2500, SLT, Quad Cab, 4x2, Cummins TD, Auto Transmission, and 4.10 Gears. Does anyone know the impact the 4.10 gears will have on fuel economy vs the standard 3.55 gears for both towing and non towing applications?
#13 of 3275 Tranny problems with Dodge.......... by bc01cls Jan 17, 2002 (11:13 pm)
I have a new 02 RAM 1500 and the reason I went for another Dodge was that my 92 Dakota, with 92,000 miles still shifts tight enough into second to chirp the tires and snap your head back. The problems I've seen or heard about are Dodge trucks with the 5.9 V-8 and 4 speed auto. For some reason they seem to go through transmissions. I was worried about the Dakota but it's fine even after hauling my 1300 pound cabover camper and pulling my 2600 pound boat. No towing package even, just posi-traction. Maybe I've just been lucky.......... Hope this new "Multi speed transmission" with the 4.7 holds up!!!
#14 of 3275 by lariat1 Jan 18, 2002 (12:33 am)
One of the main reasons for earlt tranny failures in the Dodges was due to not performing the transmission maintenance every 25,000 miles I do not know of anyone having a failure when the maintenance schedule is followed. But I am sure there are a few out there. Replies to this message: eeor3 (Nov 21, 2005 3:35 pm)
#15 of 3275 by jcmdie Jan 18, 2002 (2:02 pm)
The other thing on the dodge tranny is to use the overdrive off switch if the unit starts to hunt or if you are cruising at speeds where the overdrive starts to engage. The shifting in and out builds up heat, which is a major contributor to trans damage.
#16 of 3275 Avoiding tranny problems............ by bc01cls Jan 19, 2002 (8:17 am)
I should probably add that I serviced my tranny in the Dakota every 30k and turned off the overdrive in steeper more tranny taxing terrain as suggested by lariat1 and jcmdie above. Probably why the Dakota still has one at 92K!
#17 of 3275 Dodge Transmissions by blieberman1 Jan 29, 2002 (7:31 pm)
I have a 1995 Ram 1500 with 43200 miles. Driven as second vehicle. Never hauled anything remotely substantial or towed with it. Just spent $700+ dollars on a new torque converter and transmission cooler.
#18 of 3275 by jcmdie Jan 30, 2002 (8:09 am)
The dodge maintainence schedule (unknown to most) calls out for fluid and filter changes every 12,000 miles. Also the trans requires fluid that is Dodge-specific due to a particular blend of friction modifiers. Using a high grade trans fluid that is not specifically formulated for Dodge, will give you problems.

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