2005 v6, which transmission?
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12-06-2011, 12:17 PM
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2005 v6, when did the auto transmission change? cutoff date?
how do you tell which automatic trans you have? I just got a call from my bro-in-law about needing to know which he has so he can buy a new trans filter. my searches have thus far come up with diddly squat about when the cutoff was during 05. is there an easy way to tell the difference between them (545RFE and the 42RLE?) that I can describe over the phone? build date is 4-05
thanks,
--Pete
thanks,
--Pete
Last edited by Pete M; 12-06-2011 at 12:46 PM.
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Send a PM to DodgeCares w/ the VIN & an e-mail address & ask for your build sheet, then you'll know 100%, plus he was on here already today so he'd probably respond pretty quick.
Otherwise I looked that up once and I'll see if I can find it for you.
Otherwise I looked that up once and I'll see if I can find it for you.
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allpar.com 2rd gen info:
allpar.com 3rd gen info:
I read this as 545 became optional in 2003, and in 05 was standard in all automatic 4.7's 
Looks like the 45RFE was in the 2000-2002 Dak's, but that's according to wikipedia which I've found to be incorrect about transmissions before...
If we don't have an FAQ entry for transmissions, maybe it's time to put one together and ask someone who knows for sure to check the info?
Originally Posted by allpar.com
2003 Dodge Dakota Changes
For 2003, the 545RFE five-speed automatic was finally available with the 4.7, for better passing acceleration and an overall superior driving experience. It was optional on the Sport, Sport Plus, SLT, and SLT Plus.
For 2003, the 545RFE five-speed automatic was finally available with the 4.7, for better passing acceleration and an overall superior driving experience. It was optional on the Sport, Sport Plus, SLT, and SLT Plus.
Originally Posted by allpar.com
The 2005 and later Dodge Dakota in detail, with specifications and engines
TRANSMISSIONS
GETRAG 238 - MANUAL 6-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Availability: Std. – 3.7 and 4.7 standard output
Description: Synchronized in all gears
42RLE - AUTOMATIC, 4-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Availability: Available with 3.7L engine
Description: Clutch-selected planetary gear sets full electronic control, electronically controlled torque converter clutch
545RFE, AUTOMATIC FIVE-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Availability: 4.7L engines
Description: Clutch-selected planetary gear sets full electronic control, electronically controlled torque converter clutch
TRANSMISSIONS
GETRAG 238 - MANUAL 6-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Availability: Std. – 3.7 and 4.7 standard output
Description: Synchronized in all gears
42RLE - AUTOMATIC, 4-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Availability: Available with 3.7L engine
Description: Clutch-selected planetary gear sets full electronic control, electronically controlled torque converter clutch
545RFE, AUTOMATIC FIVE-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Availability: 4.7L engines
Description: Clutch-selected planetary gear sets full electronic control, electronically controlled torque converter clutch
Looks like the 45RFE was in the 2000-2002 Dak's, but that's according to wikipedia which I've found to be incorrect about transmissions before...
If we don't have an FAQ entry for transmissions, maybe it's time to put one together and ask someone who knows for sure to check the info?
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12-06-2011, 03:37 PM
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