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JBull
Dodge Dakota
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10/15/2004
00:07:07
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I've got a '98 Dakota 3.9L V-6 and am trying to get the damned thing in running order. Need to change tranny fluid and filter (not shifting into gear properly) and probably a basic tune-up. I was told by the Dodge Dealership that it was nothing other than spark-plug changing and checking the distributor cap. My owners manual has no OEM recommendations for plugs or fluids. What is the bare basic---no hot-rod stuff. I'm not a gearhead by any stretch so please, dumb it down for a newbee. Thanks
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Demon
Dodge Dakota
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10/15/2004
00:10:19
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that tranny problem could be serious. Mine was not shifting right and needed a new one.
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RadioMan
Dodge Dakota
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10/15/2004
08:19:44
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Forget the tune-up and get rid of the thing, NOW!
That tranny is gonna cost you a ton of money to
replace PLUS replacements are no good either.
Good luck.
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.boB
Dodge Dakota
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10/15/2004
16:13:39
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Afraid they could be right. Before spending another dime, have the trans checked by a pro.
Otherwise, a good tune up inlcudes air filter, PCV valve, plugs, wires, cap, and rotor. Everything else is computer controlled and generally does not need replacing.
High mileage trucks need additional work, usually. Consider changing O2 sensors, cleaning the throttle body and EGR valve, check the coil, and flush/fill the radiator.
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