i have a 2000 dodge ram with 126xxx miles on her and dont think the trans fluid has ever been changed .

what kinda fluid do i need also how many quarts ??
46re is stock transmission for the filter and gaskets???
is there a drain plug or just take the pan off
and also is there anything else that would help me or i need to know before i change it???

 

well i typed out a nice answer and this stupid forum lost it...

http://www.pavementsucks.com/tech/trans.php
ATF+4 only. valvoline brand is about $5/qt. mopar brand is more.
46RE on 5.2/5.9
6-7 qts, check level in neutral only, not park.
stock setup is no drain plug. its a good idea to add one.

 

thanks alot helps me out alot, ive been losing post also , so ive benn copying what u write for now on just in case lol

 

was wondering where i put the new tranyy fluid , threw the trans dipstick part ???

 

yes through the dipstick

 

but they say dont change it if its got over 90,000 miles on the tranny fluid. you could be doing more harm than good, but your not too far off so go for it and tell us how it goes

 

ah man dont tell me that lol , i havent had anything wrong with my tranny yet, i just want to maintain it ,because i bought with 120xxx miles on it,

 

dump old fluid, replace trans filter, clean magnet etc., install drain plug in pan. drive about 1K miles and just do a drain and check fluid and refill. If fluid is gunky, pull pan and replace filter again. Then go 1 year/12K and check again.

 

the old fluid will eventually cause the tranny to fail. New fluid has more detergents and may break up some sludgy gunk the old fluid could not handle and clog up the new filter. That's why you should check it after 1K. Also, since it's not a true flush, you'll work out some more of that old fluid as well.

 

THIS STUPID FORUM KEEPS LOSING MY POSTS. [:@][:@][:@][:@][:@][:@][:@][:@][:@][:@][:@][:@][:@][:@][:@]

i mostly agree, but recommend you blindly change filter on the second change. the new fluid puts a lot of sludge in motion which will clog the new filter. also - the first change only replaces about half the fluid. tc, vb, cooler, lines hold a lot.