Should I bother changing Tranny fluid with 95000 miles on it
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From: Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Tire wise I just put on general grabber AT2's on my truck in October. They work ok in mud don't take long to clog with dirt. They like to sling rocks on gravel roads, and seem to work ok in snow, haven't seen much yet so can't tell you how well they'll put out in a big storm. Also they work ok in rain to.
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From: Akron, OH
In regards to your Tranny:
I agree with what they all said, but there are a couple things to take note of or keep in mind. First, be aware that our tranny's can be particular about the fluid you use, so it might be best to just get it straight from a dealer, might be a couple bucks more than Autozone, but better than accidentally using the wrong stuff. Additionally, in case anyone of you didn't know already...turns out that the transmission uses the exact same type of fluid as the power steering. When I got mine from the dealership, he brought a 1/2 quart bottle out...when I asked if they had the quart size, it was then the guy explained the fact that they use the same stuff...the smaller bottle was that way cuz power steering uses less (obviously). Secondly, if you think you're gonna have your Dak for the long haul, I know that some guys (myself included) went ahead and put in a drain plug, so changing in the future would be easier: USE CAUTION tho because you need to make sure that when you put one in that you tighten the crap out of it, because if you don't, when you go to tighten the plug from the outside it won't get tight enough and just spin...PLUS, the transmission can be sensitive to the amount of fluid and the pressure needed for shifting, ergo if it's not tight enough and starts to leak it can mess things up big time.
Tires:
I've been happy with my BFG TKO's for some time now, but I will say this, if you do get a set of "All Terrain" tires be aware that even though they are pretty good in winter weather, they tend to get packed with snow and in the end a good set of actual Winter Tires would do a better job (plus probably cheaper) so if you get after market rims, or pick up a set from craigslist, having an extra set for winter helps your more expensive tires last longer and be safer in the snow, just make sure to religiously rotate them to get the best life out of them.
I agree with what they all said, but there are a couple things to take note of or keep in mind. First, be aware that our tranny's can be particular about the fluid you use, so it might be best to just get it straight from a dealer, might be a couple bucks more than Autozone, but better than accidentally using the wrong stuff. Additionally, in case anyone of you didn't know already...turns out that the transmission uses the exact same type of fluid as the power steering. When I got mine from the dealership, he brought a 1/2 quart bottle out...when I asked if they had the quart size, it was then the guy explained the fact that they use the same stuff...the smaller bottle was that way cuz power steering uses less (obviously). Secondly, if you think you're gonna have your Dak for the long haul, I know that some guys (myself included) went ahead and put in a drain plug, so changing in the future would be easier: USE CAUTION tho because you need to make sure that when you put one in that you tighten the crap out of it, because if you don't, when you go to tighten the plug from the outside it won't get tight enough and just spin...PLUS, the transmission can be sensitive to the amount of fluid and the pressure needed for shifting, ergo if it's not tight enough and starts to leak it can mess things up big time.
Tires:
I've been happy with my BFG TKO's for some time now, but I will say this, if you do get a set of "All Terrain" tires be aware that even though they are pretty good in winter weather, they tend to get packed with snow and in the end a good set of actual Winter Tires would do a better job (plus probably cheaper) so if you get after market rims, or pick up a set from craigslist, having an extra set for winter helps your more expensive tires last longer and be safer in the snow, just make sure to religiously rotate them to get the best life out of them.
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i found this EXTERNAL trans filter. easy to put on.
man o man i about forgot yes its a cut & past sorry. __________________
after you clean the trans. add this to your*chrysler*trans. an external fluid filter
1. go to auto-zone. get 2210, its called a power steering filter, but it is for transs to. it is for 3/8 tubing. by (magna-fine) be sure to use high pressure hose.
man o man i about forgot yes its a cut & past sorry. __________________
after you clean the trans. add this to your*chrysler*trans. an external fluid filter
1. go to auto-zone. get 2210, its called a power steering filter, but it is for transs to. it is for 3/8 tubing. by (magna-fine) be sure to use high pressure hose.
