Slipping when cold
I don't want to get into a pissing contest on the subject but idling in 'P' is not the same thing as Idling in 'N'. To prove my point, check your tranny fluid level in 'P' and then check it in 'N'. You'll find the fluid level to be approximatly 1 qt lower in 'N' than in 'P' because the fluid is circulating and is not in the tranny pan. This is why the factory instructions for checking the fluid level is to be done with the tranny in 'N'.
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Isn't the point to get the converter filled, so if the fluid is circulating to the converter, then it is the same as idling in nuetral. :facepalm:
BTW, I have checked fluid levels in park and nuetral and there has been no difference in fluid level. In gear it has been a little lower but that's to be expected since it is actually using the fluid to apply the gears. Every service manual I have seen says to check fluid level in gear (usually specifying drive or 2nd), and on a level surface.
I don't know where you guys are getting this idea that the fluid circulates less in park than in nuetral.
BTW, I have checked fluid levels in park and nuetral and there has been no difference in fluid level. In gear it has been a little lower but that's to be expected since it is actually using the fluid to apply the gears. Every service manual I have seen says to check fluid level in gear (usually specifying drive or 2nd), and on a level surface.
I don't know where you guys are getting this idea that the fluid circulates less in park than in nuetral.
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Dodge is a different animal. After you've driven your truck and the tranny is up to temp, check your fluid level with it in 'P' and then check it again with it in 'N' and you'll see the difference for yourself. While you're at it, read the instructions for checking the fluid level that stamped on the side of the tranny dipstick.
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Ill do the nuetral thing on my lunch break. The trans always seems to slightly even if I let it run for a minute in park, so Ill see what neutral does. A check valve sounds cheap 
So Ill keep my fingers crossed.
Is the check valve inside the trans or on the outside?
So Ill keep my fingers crossed.Is the check valve inside the trans or on the outside?
did you check your level? my fluid is still pinkish and has no burnt smell at all so I'm wondering if I even need to change it yet....
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You would probably be ok dropping the pan, changing the filters and getting the fluid exchanged via a low pressure flush with no problems. If its still pink, it probably has been changed before by the previous owner. However, being synthetic it will stay cleaner significantly longer; Im dont know about 60k though.
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Just ask them to change your filters. That way you will know that they are dropping the pan.
Also, if you want a flush, make sure they use the pump in the transmission to exchange the fluid so nothing can get ruined by a high pressure flush.
Also, if you want a flush, make sure they use the pump in the transmission to exchange the fluid so nothing can get ruined by a high pressure flush.
Since you are on the subject of dropping the pan.. here are pics from my recent filter change.
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