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Dakaty
GenIII
5/22/2002
10:37:05
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 Subject: Change your auto trans fluid!
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Be sure to change your auto transmission fluid on a regular basis. Its very cheap compared to an overhaul.
Our Caravan began shifting rough at 45,000 miles. (The Owners manuel recommends changing trans fluid at 60,000 unless you have severe driving conditions.) I took it to the Dealer and was told that the transmission had a trouble code indicating the fluid needed to be changed. However, the Service Rep said the fluid was "black" indicating the clutches, bans, etc were burnt. They had prepared an estimate of about $3000 to replace it.
I said "No thank you" and took it to the Penzoil 10 minute oil change place. They totally flushed the trans with new fluid. (The old fluid was not black or even close to it). Cost was $70 and the trans shifts like new.
Later in the afternoon, I took my Dak in and had it flushed out also (30,000 miles).
I think this is good insurance.
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1Flamed92Dak
Dodge Dakota
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5/22/2002
11:22:14
| RE: Change your auto trans fluid!
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You are very correct plus the dealer doesn't flush the transmission they only drop the pan
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Big Blue QC
GenIII
5/22/2002
11:28:59
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1Flamed92Dak,
depends on the dealer.
2002 QC 4x4 Sport Plus, 4.7L, auto, Patriot Blue, Tire & Handling group,
Heavy Duty Service group, Leer cap w/out windows, Mopar Step bars and roof rack, Rhino liner in bed and on step bars, Pace Edwards Power Tailgate lock
3.55 rear, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes, all possible fluids are AMSOIL
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mdandl
GenIII
5/22/2002
15:31:24
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if most of your driving is around town thats severe service
1997 Dakota Sport RC V6, Magenta, Dynomax Ultra Flow, K&N, APC Clear Corners, NR White Face Gauges, Mopar Boards, rails and Others to come
2000 Dakota Sport RC V6
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tyler
Dodge Dakota
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5/22/2002
16:38:00
| RE: Change your auto trans fluid!
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my buddies tranny went at 37,000 miles in his 2000 Ram. the dealer said not only should he had service done at 30,000 miles but also at 15,000- due to harsh temperatures in New York State. also, if yor truck has a tow package- it is assumed that you tow. this also puts you in "harsh catagory".
price of repair $4500. ouch
keep that in mind.
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Rob454
Dodge Dakota
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6/04/2002
00:59:11
| RE: Change your auto trans fluid!
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I do mine every 15 000 miles
the dealer charges 115$ I do it there cause my dealer is totally cool, and if there is a problem they cant say I diont flush it or ti was done wrong
Rob
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SuperBee
Dodge Dakota
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6/04/2002
15:00:58
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i had mine done by a local shop for 60 bucks
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Rascal
GenIII
6/04/2002
18:00:48
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Dealer did mine and did the flush but it was like $120..
Did your places use the right fluid? ATF+4 in my 98.
Rascal
98 SLT 2wd 5.2 Powerdyne S/C (just bought), Powerslots, Hawk pads, Snugtop hard tonneau cover, Rancho brushguard and sidesteps, Flowkooler, Edelbrock shocks and dbl timing chain, Flowmetrics TB, Hella 500 lights, Magnacore wires, Autolites, Black Magic #150 and #110, etc...and a 57 Harley Panhead
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