Under partial throttle, shifting into gears above third was delayed; and the system was likely to kick down under part throttle into fourth and fifth. During limp mode, the manual valve provides reverse, neutral, and fourth gear. What type of transmission fluid you need depends on your vehicle. The oil came from a large tank outback about 10K plus gallons to the heaters which ran it up to test and fill temp. Im going to let you all in on some inside info so gather round. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. Pull out the dipstick and read the transmission oil level.
All vehicles go through wear and tear and, to stay on top of these repairs, it's strongly recommended to follow your vehicle's maintenance schedule. You should also replace your engine air filter. Understand Your Maintenance Schedule The best way to explain your Ram 1500 maintenance schedule is to break it down by mileage. Check out our complete line of products. I worked in the Mercedes aw580 plant that was built from the ground up for this tranny. All we need from you is some basic information and how you'd like to be contacted.
During this time, you should also rotate your tires to even out the tread wear. If you are having problems with the transmission in your 1500, such as clunky shifting or hesitation, check the fluid level first - it is amazing how many drivers pay thousands of dollars for transmission work when a half quart of transmission fluid would have fixed the problem. Before adding transmission fluid, make sure that your engine was running when you checked the fluid level. Mercedes just didnt want people messing with them. I understand the importance of changing fluids regularly. The dealer is also telling me the trans fluid and transfer case fluid needs to be changed at 30K and the manual says 64K.
Keep all receipts to prove it. The underdrive, overdrive, and reverse clutch assembly snap rings are not interchangeable between transmissions. I, your humble servant, was a Chrysler emplyee. Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 8,000 miles 13 000 km or six months, whichever comes first. The shafts, clutches, pump, torque converter, and other parts were also redesigned to handle the.
I left Chrysler while the getting was good 2 years ago. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. They each had a 50 gallon or so resovour that was kept filled by the main hot oil line. Your car's manual provides transmission fluid service requirements. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your 1500 and how to check the transmission fluid level. Regular transmission service is necessary to keep your car on the road. Never really had to touch an oil spill at the fill stations.
By contrast, I have never had a transmission problem with any of my cars, and I follow the 30k trans fluid regimen faithfully. It used a computer that did not allow retrofits into earlier trucks. After running for about 10 seconds at rpm when the full level was stable the fill was over and at a sation just downstream a plug was inserted automaticly. Each service interval will correspond with a factory recommended mileage that indicates the services and inspections you need in order for your vehicle to perform efficiently. The 2C reaction plate has to go in first when rebuilding the 2C clutch, not the separator plate.
I would do the oil at 5k. They do not use a 7 thrust bearing; the 11 bearing is in the input and reverse planetary assembly. For drivers in the Freehold, Manalapan and Marlboro Township area, you can always schedule your next service interval at Freehold Dodge. Perform the first inspection at 16,000 miles 26 000 km or 12 months. Ive been in hot tubs that were hotter, at least that was how hot the valve body test stand oil was and it all came from the same heated source I think.
Using the height, the transmission temperature, and the Transmission Fluid Graph Fig. The spark plugs located under the coils are a standard plug and must be changed every 48,000 miles 78 000 km. What they all had in common was a total lack of transmission maintenance. The transmission Oil Dipstick 9336 has indicator marks every 10 mm. Guys, I appreciate all the great feedback and info. Change your engine oil more often if you drive your vehicle off-road for an extended period of time. If you are having problems with the transmission in your 1500, such as clunky shifting or hesitation, check the fluid level first - it is amazing how many drivers pay thousands of dollars for transmission work when a half quart of transmission fluid would have fixed the problem.
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. Ram has been developed sophisticated transmissions through years and it is critical that you add the exact type of transmission fluid stipulated by your owner's manual typically in the back of the manual in a section titled Fluid Capacities. To help you along in keeping your vehicle performing well, here's your Ram 1500 maintenance schedule. The transmission-control is built into the powertrain computer. Due to the heat generated in the transmission, the fluid can break down over time.
If the transmission fluid level in your 1500 is low, you need to add transmission fluid through the dipstick tube. You'll need to have your spark plugs replaced. When adding transmission fluid to your 1500, be sure to add it slowly as it will fill up quickly and is difficult to remove excess fluid if you overfill. Gear ratios were designed to maintain speed on long or high grades, without sacrificing highway efficiency. Be sure to repeat the services every time you add that specific mileage to your Ram 1500. My dealer keeps telling me certain maintenance items are due but when I look at the maintenance schedule from my manual it tells me something different. I worked mainly in the assy department keeping it all running, somedays with better luck than others.