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Dodge-Plymouth Neon Transmission/Suspension

60 messages,  Last post on Nov 11, 2009 at 7:49 PM

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What is this discussion about? Dodge Neon, Plymouth Neon, Dodge Neon SRT-4, Suspension, Transmission, Sedan


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#19 of 60
Re: transmission fill [yota3] by arcadefreak36
May 01, 2006 (9:12 am)
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Replying to: yota3 (Apr 26, 2006 4:55 pm)

Transmission dipstick is where you fill the fluid.
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Neon Suspension Advice Needed by beachbrum
Sep 23, 2006 (7:42 am)
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I've got a 2001 Neon RT with about 72K miles, totally stock suspension. I just now have 205/50R16 tires instead of 195's.
 
I was looking to improve straight line drive quality(not so stiff) while maintaining what I feel is some pretty awesome cornering ability.
 
Anyone have any advice as to how to do go about doing this correctly? I commute 70 miles round trip each day on an interstate in basically a straight line and I would like that to be a little softer ride. However I still want to maintain cornering ability.
 
Any advice would be appreciated.
 
 
#22 of 60
Tranny Problems by tridurvi
Oct 02, 2006 (6:34 am)
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Lucky me...(NOT) I just put my 2002 Dodge Neon in the shop. The transmission started slipping and making this great whining/grinding sound, plus the check engine light came on when it started acting up.
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Re: Tranny Problems [tridurvi] by teeny
Nov 08, 2006 (10:21 am)
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Replying to: tridurvi (Oct 02, 2006 6:34 am)

Can I ask how much this set you back? My 2001 Neon just started to slip, not all the time but I'm pretty sure it's my transmission. My last payment is THIS MONTH!!! I should have known this was going to happen..........
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Re: Weird Suspension Problems with my 1999 Neon??? [farout] by lawyer53
Nov 09, 2006 (11:15 am)
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Replying to: farout (Apr 08, 2006 1:27 pm)

Farout - For some reason, the "Reply" link isn't appearing in the main Neon list.
 
So, here is my response to your 10/14/06 (2:28 PM) message, (which was "lawyer53: How many miles are are on your Neon. We have a 96 Highline. we bought new, and it has 192,000 miles on it. It uses a quart about every 600 miles. I expect that with this many miles on it.
   Thank the Lord we bought the Chrysler Service Contract. Everything but the block and head, and I mean everything you can imagine was replaced under the extended warranty. Chrysler spent more on repairs during the 100,000 miles than we paid for the Neon! After 100,000 miles repairs have been normal and it's been great. Always the mpg has been in the 30mpg range, even now. However this summer we have spent about $1,400. in tires and repair. Now we drive it less than 100 miles a month. If we don't drive it once and a while to keep the rings from becoming loose, and using more oil. Yes. it smokes a little but 192,000 is a lot for a 2.L engine. At least I think so.
  
Farout)
 
I have 133K on my 1998 Neon. I'd say I am constantly replenishing the oil. It's a leaker (because the mat under the car in the garage is stained with oil). I used the extended secondary, market warranty a lot, and easily saved more than the premium for the warranty. Now that the warranty is over, I have had to buy tires and brakes (would not have been covered by the warranty, anyway) and get a repalacment starter motor. That was about $400. Still, it gets good mileage. City is about 32. On long trips, I can get 38 or more.
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trans swap by 95racer
Jan 26, 2007 (7:44 pm)
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i have a 95 highline and i am looking to swap from a auto to a manual trans for performance reasons. my ? is, how much of a problem is this and how long will expect for the car to be down?
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1998 Neon transmission problem by desgnr
Feb 25, 2007 (9:44 am)
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My wifes 1998 Plymouth Neon bought new.
Now has 45,000 miles.
When the car is cold the Transmission slips.
When it warms up it shifts fine.
My mechanic said if he changes the Transmission fluid it might help,but he also said it could make the problem worse.
What do you suggest to correct the problem?
#27 of 60
1995 neon tranny slips by cafebrad
Mar 03, 2007 (2:45 pm)
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hello, i read alot about tranny problems in these cars. My 95 2.0 auto slips between 2nd and 3rd only, and more so when cold.is the whole thing hooped, or should i try a flush and this special additive i heard about for gears slipping.
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Re: 2002 Dodge Neon Transmission Failure [abbeyhug] by andres3
Mar 06, 2007 (5:43 pm)
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Replying to: abbeyhug (Mar 03, 2006 5:58 am)

The only crap here is what you wrote!
 
The truth is that Honda transmissions in general, last basically forever (check 92 civic DX that had original tranny approaching 200K miles when we sold it about 2 years ago).
 
Dodge transmissions last about 65K at best!!! That is like a best case scenario with regular maintenance.

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