pscarbor
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- Many, LA
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- 2004, 2006, 2009
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- 5.9, 5.7 Hemi, 5.7 Hemi
I have a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7, which is really a 2010 (all parts are 2010) with 185,000 miles. About four years ago Dodge replaced the original transmission under the lifetime powertrain warranty. No issues since then.
The replacement had about 50k miles on it and I - apparently foolishly - decided to replace the transmission filters. I put a large plastic bin under the pan and was able to catch most of the oil. It measured 8 1/2 quarts.
I replaced the two filters using Wix filters, carefully torquing the spin on. Replaced the pan using the gasket, no RTV; everything there looks good, no leaks. I let it down off the jack stands, put 7 quarts of Mopar ATF+4 in. Started, ran through the gears. Slowly added another 1 1/2 quarts, checking the level carefully.
So test drive: Went into reverse fine and seemed to go into drive but it slipped and dropped into "limp" mode. I added another half quart; things quieted down and I was able to drive it with only a little slipping in first gear. So I added another half quart and it seemed to shift and operate fine. Drove it around for a few miles (about 20). Everything ok,
I parked the truck and the next morning I checked for leaks: no leaks. Started it; there was a 2-3 second delay when I shifted it into drive. Slipped with a gentle takeoff and went into limp. Reverse was still ok. I thought I could hear some dinging, like maybe the torque converter was dry.
I checked the fluid, level still ok (more on this below). I turned the truck off and limp mode cleared, but still slipped in drive. I did this a couple more times and it went into first gear, no slipping, no limp mode. Drove it 20 miles, no issues, shifts ok. Parked for 30 minutes, restarted, everything OK.
Here are my questions - any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!
1) What is the purpose of the transmission dipstick? On mine there are two holes near the bottom and two more about 1 1/2 inches up. Just over the bottom hole is stamped "add", then "cold" over the second hole. Between the top two holes is stamped "hot". I always run through the gears slowly then check the fluid engine running in park. I ask because whether the transmission is hot, cold, or whatever the fluid level is exactly the same. At present the level is about 1/4 inch below the first top hole, below "hot" after driving 20 miles.
2) Should I bite the bullet and redo the filter replacement? I've always found Wix to be good filters, I can get a Mopar for like, 4 times more. Maybe a filter issue?
3) Should I just keep running it for a while and see if it gets better?
4) Last, should I try adding more fluid?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
The replacement had about 50k miles on it and I - apparently foolishly - decided to replace the transmission filters. I put a large plastic bin under the pan and was able to catch most of the oil. It measured 8 1/2 quarts.
I replaced the two filters using Wix filters, carefully torquing the spin on. Replaced the pan using the gasket, no RTV; everything there looks good, no leaks. I let it down off the jack stands, put 7 quarts of Mopar ATF+4 in. Started, ran through the gears. Slowly added another 1 1/2 quarts, checking the level carefully.
So test drive: Went into reverse fine and seemed to go into drive but it slipped and dropped into "limp" mode. I added another half quart; things quieted down and I was able to drive it with only a little slipping in first gear. So I added another half quart and it seemed to shift and operate fine. Drove it around for a few miles (about 20). Everything ok,
I parked the truck and the next morning I checked for leaks: no leaks. Started it; there was a 2-3 second delay when I shifted it into drive. Slipped with a gentle takeoff and went into limp. Reverse was still ok. I thought I could hear some dinging, like maybe the torque converter was dry.
I checked the fluid, level still ok (more on this below). I turned the truck off and limp mode cleared, but still slipped in drive. I did this a couple more times and it went into first gear, no slipping, no limp mode. Drove it 20 miles, no issues, shifts ok. Parked for 30 minutes, restarted, everything OK.
Here are my questions - any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!
1) What is the purpose of the transmission dipstick? On mine there are two holes near the bottom and two more about 1 1/2 inches up. Just over the bottom hole is stamped "add", then "cold" over the second hole. Between the top two holes is stamped "hot". I always run through the gears slowly then check the fluid engine running in park. I ask because whether the transmission is hot, cold, or whatever the fluid level is exactly the same. At present the level is about 1/4 inch below the first top hole, below "hot" after driving 20 miles.
2) Should I bite the bullet and redo the filter replacement? I've always found Wix to be good filters, I can get a Mopar for like, 4 times more. Maybe a filter issue?
3) Should I just keep running it for a while and see if it gets better?
4) Last, should I try adding more fluid?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!