Dodge Dakota General Shopping Questions

Dodge refers to the 545RFE as a multi-speed transmission because it actually has two 2nd gears. There's one ratio when upshifting from first, and a different ratio when downshifting from 3rd.

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#12 of 15 Re: gas light [chris111] by marcush722

Nov 05, 2007 (11:23 am)

Replying to: chris111 (Oct 28, 2007 11:34 am)

I have an '02 4.7 V8... when my gas light goes off, I have about 75 miles (highway) left. Basically you have about 4 - 5 gallons.

#13 of 15 Re: 2005 rear seats on extended cab [peetert] by aq3

Sep 09, 2009 (1:50 pm)

Replying to: peetert (Oct 15, 2007 6:04 am)

Off topic, but need help! Looking for answer from someone who owns a first gen 1996 Dak SLT. I own a Sport and recently had to replace the OEM alloy rims. Picked up a cheap set of (4) OEM SLT chrome rims, with chrome center cap. Problem...how do the chrome center caps stay on???? I mounted the SLT rims with the lugs from my alloy rims. When I go to put on the centercap, it partially slides over the O.D.of the lug bolt circle, but seems to bottom out about 1/2" before resting against the face of the rim. Do the SLT rims have different lugs that the Sport alloy rims? Is there a special bracket that Im missing? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

#14 of 15 buying a 98 dakota by sydarm

Sep 20, 2009 (11:59 am)

Oh I'm in love with this damned truck, but my buds say stay away due to the transmission issues. It's a 98 5 speed manual ....anything else to watch out for?

#15 of 15 Considering a 2001 4X4 by jpf

May 16, 2010 (9:16 pm)

I'm planning to move back up north in snow country and a local former Chrysler dealer has a 2001 Dakota 4X4 with only 34k miles. It's an automatic with the V6 and it's a regular cab. I have an 07 PT Cruiser convertible that I plan to sell or trade. Is this model year Dakota reliable? I believe it's got the 3.9 liter engine. Is the 3.9 more or less reliable than 3.7 liter found in more recent model Dakotas? Any advice is appreciated.

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