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Michael Koz
Dodge Dakota
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2/05/2007
20:10:11
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I have a 96 V6 with O/D..Lately it won't shift into drive, until truck is warmed up for awhile(cold wheather). then it runs perfect.Can anyone help me out with some advice..as to what problem may be? I'd appreciate it. Oh I did have tranny checked out at service center but they said tranny was fine..
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GB2000
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2/05/2007
21:54:29
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Won't shift into DRIVE? Or OVERdrive?
If it won't shift into OVERdrive...it's fine, it's supposed to do that until it reaches a specific temperature. Otherwise it could damage the transmission. Just enjoy hearing your engine at 2500 RPMs while cruising across town til it gets warm.
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Dodge Dakota
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2/06/2007
07:42:47
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AS above - only other thing is - has fluid been changed ? -Needs ATF-4 to work properly , especially in cold weather.
Dexron , or "universal" fluid don't cut it ..
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Michael Koz
Dodge Dakota
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2/06/2007
14:48:45
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Thanks for replies..I did go for servicing a couple weeks ago, to have fluid and pan cleaned but mechanic said the fluin looked clean, he didn't think i needed. Guess i'll go ahead now and do it anyway. Only other thing I can say is, when I initially start truck after its been sitting awhile, let truck warm up,put into drive,It reponds almost as if emergencybrake is on, which it's not then theres like a vibrating i guess dragging type noise,underneath truck midsection then drive engages..I did notice truck temp.gauge takes quite awhile to get in warm area of gauge also..once driving though it goes up pretty quick to proper setting..Any other clues to my prob..here? Thanks again for intial replies.
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Forseti
Dodge Dakota
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2/06/2007
16:03:45
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"looked clean" ... there is your first problem ... also make sure you have the right fluid ATF+4 .... NO OTHER TYPE ..... if you use anything other than ATF+4 you could cause clutch chatter and other problems... how long has it been since your last fluid change ? did they adjust the bands the last time ?
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GB2000
GenIII
2/06/2007
18:22:58
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Okay yeah...THAT doesn't sound so normal...lol
I've also heard Amsoil ATF works great in our tranny's...and Valvoline I believe now makes an ATF +4 for them (rather than buying the Mopar brand through the dealership). Although, Mopar brand is now available at a lot of Walmarts...so it may actually be cheaper than the Valvoline in some places.
My tranny does act very differently on cold days compared to warm...it will feel like it's dragging somewhat til it warms up. Dunno why but I'm guessing it's because of the fluid being cold and thick and causes the gears to drag a bit before spinning freely. Once it warms up, all the problems go away...either way though, yours sounds like it's more than just the standard effects of cold temperature. May wanna take it to another mechanic...preferably someone who specializes in transmissions.
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J and J Auto
GenII
2/07/2007
22:48:32
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it takes a little driving to warm up the fluid
also your rear ends fluid is cold and needs to
warm
I start my truck when its 10 to 30 below 0 let it
warm for 5 to 10 min than stay under 30mph for
4 to 5 miles to let things warm up a bit yes very
stiff in that kind of temps
We use
mopar +4
Amsoil universal
redline syn
All work well in these trans also the valvoline
+3 and +4 when customers bring it in also seams
to work well and the +3 is $1.69 Qt from carquest
the comp must see around 100 degrees befor it will
lockup it seams to very between 100 to 150 on
these trucks everyone is diff
my 95 4x4 around 120
on the cold days give it some time things break
when cold LOL
Larry
J&J Auto
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