Because they are charging you for what they ran through it, and I hope they used atf+4.

 

I think you guys are all nuts. You have to ask for what you want if they dont just come right out and tell you what they are going to do, and you will (or at least should) get just that. In my shop, i do trans flushes all the time, and with the right cleaner prior to flush, and conditioner afterwords, your trans should be perfect unless something else is going on. Ive actually tested it on my ram, did a flush with and without the cleaner, and the filter looked exactly the same. I didnt buy the whole cleaner/flush thing, so i had to do it. Wouldnt sell something i wasnt sure about. I guess it also depends on what the old fluid looked like too. So i dunno, you know what they say about opinions...... Also, for any trans flush/filter change, it should be no more than 200.00 at most. Bummer for you, I would go raise hell i guess.

 

Your other problem is you took it to a dealership......

 

ah man your going to need a tranny rebuild in no time

 

TSB
http://dodgeram.info/tsb/2007/26-003-07.htm

If you are going to drop the pan for a filter change, you might consider installing a transmission drain plug. http://www.summitracing.com/search/?...ug%20kit&dds=1

 

On a flush they completely replace all the fluid so it will take more to refill it. Dropping the pan and changing the fluid does not take as much since some of the old fluid remains in the system. i.e.Torque converter, lines and what is trapped up above the valve body. However changing the filter and adding fresh fluid will renew the remaining old fluid and not really cause any harm. It is the recommended way to do it. You will need ATF+4 or equivilent fluid since yours is a 2001. ATF+3 will cause torque converter shudder on 2001 and newer units.

 

Actually, more old fluid remains in the system than is drained out when done this way. So long as the fluid hasn't been subjected to overheating or abuse, this is the recommended procedure. If the old fluid smells burned, is discolored or there are metal shavings present, the entire system should be flushed and refilled.

 

My shop it was 50 bucks! Tom I plan to drop the pan and change filter and gasket.

 

Had mine flushed at 77000 miles. Also had them drop the pan, adjust bands and new filter. It cost me more that way but that's what I wanted. At that time (about 4 1/2 years ago) that cost me $244.00.

 

That TSB like most DODGE TSBs can be read two different ways. It means no FLUSHING, be careful and don't take it to mean no fluid changes (Not you sawtooth, but anyone else reading it). I agree that the drain plug is a great idea. Without one you will always make a huge mess. That is what I dread about doing a tranny filter change. I have thought about installing a drain plug but always worried it might hit a moving part or something.



I did a tranny fluid change recently and I couldn't find ATF+3 anywhere, (my 97 has ATF+3 in her) it's not made any more. I upgraded mine to ATF+4 since it is backward compatible. It actually shifted a little smoother after the change.

Of coarse there will always be metal shavings (or metalized goop) on the magnet (again just clarifying, so no one panics).