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JerryM
Dodge Dakota
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4/30/2007
15:45:38
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 Subject: Automatic Transmission Flush or Fill?
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I know a lot of shops try to get consumers to have their tranny flushed instead of drained and filled.
I have heard both pro's and con's to each, and was wondering what experiences Dakota owners have.
Thanks!
2000 4.7 liter automatic.
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BH
Dodge Dakota
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5/01/2007
20:56:06
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I just go for the drain and fill, no flush
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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5/01/2007
21:22:44
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my theory is ( and i'm sure some may disagree) is that if you flush and fill from the first service interval then keep doing it otherwise i would not. like i said, that's what i would do.
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JerryM
Dodge Dakota
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5/01/2007
22:18:54
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Thanks for the reply's
About 3 years ago at 30,000 miles I had the tranny fluid flushed. This was the first AT service I had done on the truck, and have not had any problems.
Not sure what the Dodge Dealership recommends, but like you say there are a lot of different opinions on this.
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.boB
Dodge Dakota
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5/03/2007
10:52:42
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3qts of clean oil + 2 qts of dirty oil = 5 qts of dirty oil.
Go for the flush.
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slowdakota97
Dodge Dakota
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5/03/2007
13:41:19
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I just had my tranny flushed at 100,000 miles after lowering my truck and it runs like a champ. I would flush it, just be careful not to get fluid on the belt and pulleys like i did or it will squeak like something AWEFUL haha.
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Pugsy
Dodge Dakota
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5/04/2007
09:49:30
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I've also heard that if you have a lot of miles (like 150+), and don't know if the tranny has ever been serviced, doing a flush or even just dropping the pan and refilling could cause more problems due to varnish buildups, etc. Changing the ATF could throw things outta wack. However from the mileage postings above flushing should be okay.
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RedR/T
Dodge Dakota
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5/05/2007
21:25:09
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Just had my 99 R/T drained for the first time, only 28K on her, the fluid was almost as clean as the day it was first filled. It would depend on mileage, if high miles flush otherwise drain,
use ATF-4
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busterv
Dodge Dakota
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5/06/2007
01:03:49
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i had mine flushed, at 90,000 miles "second service." heared both the pros and cons. i listened to a trusted mechanic at work. and a buddy, both saying get clean fluid!
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tlc361
Dodge Dakota
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5/12/2007
03:08:33
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I have had mine flushed and filled at the dealer once. I did the second one myself. No problems with the tranny.
I say:
Drop the pan change the filters and flush with new fluid.
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