2000 Dodge Ram 1500, auto trans, 4x4, tranny slips especially when going over 50 MPH seems really bad. Anytime I go to a shop they don't look at it and just tell me to replace the tranny. Was going to start with a fluid flush, any other suggestions?

 

hey man you can try changing the fluid and filter and adding lucas and see if that helps.

 

mine was slipping right off the bat in first but was fine in all the rest. i tried flushing it and changing the fluid and putting better fluid in it, but i had to end up rebuilding it. how many miles is on it?

 

120k miles on it

 

Sounds like adjustment bands are trashed. I would just rebuild it. Cost about 1k around here for a rebuild with them doind r&r.

 

OK. Rebuild may be in order, but take it slow to start.

Stop driving. Slipping will get worse.

What is fluid level? Are you checking it in Neutral?

Do not flush...that will just make the problem worse.

Drop pan and filter. What do you see inside? Does fluid smell burned? Any chuncks in there?