tranny flush?
I recently purchased a 2003 Dakota SLT QC 4.7 with a 545 rfe transmission. I was able to get all the service and maint info. The tranny was flushed at 35K and 75K and it now has 108K. Apparently the filters were not replaced. Should I replace the filters and do another flush? The only problem I am having is that when the vehicle is cold it is sluggish to shift into 2nd for just a couple of miles.
Also, the serpentine belt was replaced at 65K. Is a new one in order? Thanks |
i f the trany is clean on the inside put this on. go to auto zone get 2210 magna-fine. 3/8 tube size. it is an external filter. use high pressure hose NOT fuel hose. not unlike the one on a 1962-1963 chrysler new yourker from the factory.
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Yes I would drop the pan and replace the trans filters. I don't like flushes with out changing filters after the flush. Just refill the trans with ATF4+ after you replace the filters.
The belt is probably still good but if you do a lot of long distance trips I would replace it. |
I believe I read where there is a temperature sensor that will cause slower shifting until the fluid reaches temperature. Someone correct me on this if I am wrong. My truck does the same thing when it is cold. I have changed my fluid and filters several times and it never made a difference in the shift pattern.
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Uh, Moe I really have no idea what you are saying..sorry.
Everyone else, thanks for the info. If the filters have never been replaced should I buy two sets of filters? Change filters, flush, then change filters again? |
OK, I got the filters changed and OMG what a messy job. I had to take the truck to the local coin-op car wash and spray it off underneath.
The original filters were in place and everything looked good. I cleaned the magnet and all that and made sure there wasn't anything weird in the pan(nuts,bolts,seals etc.) but it was all good. |
I changed the filters and fluid and now my transmission has a faint whine to it. It shifts fine. Yes the fluid level is good. And I used ATF+4 (full synthetic). Any ideas?
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just a thought. alot of people don't know that you have to check the tranny fluid with the truck running.
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Yep, running in Neutral..
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whine could be from you spraying it down at the car wash. i am going to guess while you were there you sprayed the engine bay too.
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