I have a 1990 Dodge Dakota P/U
After I serviced the transmission, I noticed the transmission is shifting different. Maybe a little slippage but I fell the difference. Could it be the fluid I used?
I used just regular transmission fluid, is there a special brand I should use for a Dodge?
2007-10-14 05:52:12 · 8 answers · asked by Excellent Credit Service 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Dodge
If you used Dextron fluid rather than ATF+3 or ATF+4, that is your problem. Have the transmission completely flushed (not just dropping the pan) and put ATF + 3 in it. The major cause of transmission failure in MOPAR transmissions is the use of the wrong fluid!
Do not drive the truck anywhere but to get the transmission flushed and cross your fingers that it holds together!!
2007-10-14 06:25:30 · answer #1 · answered by fire4511 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
If you mean by "regular" transmission fluid you used Dexron, that is the wrong fluid. Chrysler products use ATF+ 4. No other kinds are recommended.
To get all the old fluid out will require a flush, or change the fluid about 3 times, third time with a new filter.
2007-10-14 09:40:36 · answer #2 · answered by eferrell01 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i've always noticed as soon as you change the fluid its time for a new transmission however if you would have used ATF 4 you would have had a chance, go flush it out and have them put the ATF 4 in. Otherwise it will get worse believe me I've been through 3 dodge transmissions.
2007-10-15 23:21:23 · answer #3 · answered by autoprt 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What approximately in basic terms checking the fluid point??? Is it finished?? if so while become the final transmission filter out substitute accomplished?? those are lots low fee than in basic terms leaping to a alternative tranny. If the fluid is finished and the centers have been accomplished for the quantity of mileage on the vehicle, then take the vehicle to qualified Transmissions, they provide a loose attempt tension and that they're going to regularly clarify element for ya in phrases you could comprehend... reliable success
2016-12-29 09:02:12 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No odds are you used the right fluid.
I have had this problem myself and have been told by experts that new transmission fluid put in an older transmission is not a good thing to do.
The new oil has additives that clean off the surfaces of the older clutch plates and this cause slippage.
I was told that if you want to change the filter on an older transmission you are better off reusing the old oil and topping it off with a new quart of oil.
The older oil will not damage the older clutch plates because the additives are not strong enough anymore.
It’s a tough lesson to learn. It cost me a few grand in the past.
Bottom line with an older tranny is that if it isnt broken dont fix it.
Hope this saves you money in the future.
2007-10-14 06:14:37 · answer #5 · answered by Frankie 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
using dexron will definately cause it to slip. i bet thats what you did. dexron has much less frictional properties, so it lets the clutches slip mroe before they lock together. get it flushed with a machine. it would be cheaper, easier, and more thorough than dropping the pan 3 or more times. most places will do it for about $100. get it done asap, and if you drive it, be very nice to it, or the situation will get alot uglier.
2007-10-14 12:44:11 · answer #6 · answered by sprinkles 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if you used the correct type in it that shouldn't cause it,id re-check it makes sure its full ,it sounds like it might be a little low on fluid,that will cause what your feeling it do,it should use atf-3 in it if I'm not mistaken,but id re-check the fluid level,it may need more fluid in it,good luck with it.
2007-10-14 06:05:03 · answer #7 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
After you sirviced the tranny its probly working how its suppost to so I wouldnt worry about it. If you are try someone elses answer
2007-10-14 06:09:03 · answer #8 · answered by mattf92 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋