If it is like the 2001 model. . Check under the van and find the area where fluid is dripping out and fix it. Thank you for any help. I was told that the 4 replaced 2 + 3. Also what kind of tranny is this? Then you can get to the transmission pan.
A lot of people ask: 75w-90 or 75w-140? You may or may not experience any symptoms of problems right away, but over the long term, the transmission, or at least some of it's parts, seals, or sensors will be damaged. Sometimes it can be a solenoid or speed sensor, or something not too expensive. Remove the big black skid plate thing. If it's still low, put in a little more till it's to the full mark. Put a quart of transmission fluid in the dipstick tube, with e-brake still on, put the van in gear.
They are subjected to extensive idling, frequent short trips, cold temperature driving, sustained hot weather driving or trailer towing. A variation may be observed from vehicle to vehicle due to manufacturing tolerance and refill procedure. That depends a little bit on 'how wrong' the fluid was. I think it also says on the stick what type of fluid should be used. Thank you for using FixYa, have a nice day. Transmissions usually operate under severe service conditions. Delivers maximum protection for towing and other severe-duty applications.
Depending on type and size of internal cooler, length and inside diameter of cooler lines, or use of an auxiliary cooler, these figures may vary. Delivers maximum protection for towing and other severe-duty applications. A lot of people ask: 75w-90 or 75w-140? Which oil depends on which transmission. Personally I would use the synthetic 75w-90 since synthetic 75w-90 will perform above and beyond the recommended petroleum 75w-90. Have the transmission drained, flushed, and refilled with correct fluid immediately. I have Freightliner customers driving Class 8 Tractor Trailor Trucks using 75w-90 synthetic gear lube in their difs.
Did a search also and found nada. Then give it a try, and see if any improvement. Depending on type and size of internal cooler, length and inside diameter of cooler lines, or use of an auxiliary cooler, these capacities may vary. With engine automatic transmission operating temperature, shift through all gears. Can be bought at your dealer. It protects clutches, planetary gears, valves, pumps and seals from damaging sludge and varnish deposits. R or D, and see does the van try to move against the brake.
It's been well over a year since I had it done and all seems fine. A variation may be observed from vehicle to vehicle due to manufacturing tolerance and refill procedure. Check your owner's manual for the specific type and grade of fluid; Manual transmissions will usually use gear oil, and automatic transmissions will use transmission fluid. Have no owners manual or repair book. I have Freightliner customers driving Class 8 Tractor Trailor Trucks using 75w-90 synthetic gear lube in their difs. Sep 02, 2018 you did not state the type of transmission that you have, assuming that it is an automatic transmission.
Amsoil is fine if starting from zero fluid in system. However, they say you never have to change the fluid in a nv-3500 John S. After refill check oil level 2. Once you have proper diagnosis, then make your decision. When conventional transmission fluid is used, it should be changed every 15,000 to 30,000 miles. You can get it from Summit Racing or Jeg's.
Steven Roark, Amsoil Dealer, Proud Sponsor of DodgeDakotas. Steven Roark, Amsoil Dealer, Proud Sponsor of DodgeDakotas. I just dont seem to think gar oil is correct in these trannys because, again, I swear I found a post a long time ago saying that the gear lube is bad for these. Grease might be used in a few spots when assembling transmission parts, but to actually run the transmission you need oil. Posted on Oct 16, 2009 With the van in park or neutral with e-brake on, and engine running, pull the transmission fluid dipstick, notice there's no fluid on the dipstick. I don't know off hand how many quarts it takes.
Replace the filter while the pan is down. It improves fuel efficiency, reduces transmission temperatures by 20 to 50 degrees F and increases transmission life. If still acting up, I'd spend a few bucks on at least having diagnosed by a knowledgeable technician at a dealership, or a transmission repair chain. Refill fluid through the transmission stick-check hole on top of engine. Personally I would use the synthetic 75w-90 since synthetic 75w-90 will perform above and beyond the recommended petroleum 75w-90.