seantb
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2014 Ram 1500 Sport 8 Speed 5.7 Hemi.
Recently had the transmission services. They changed the fluid out with Castrol Multi Syn ATF CVT. Started having stuttering issues with the transmission about a week later. put about 1,000k on since the transmission service.
I took it into the dealership (different then where i had the service done) and they believe the wrong fluids are causing the issue.
The Castrol Spec sheet says it can be used for ZF 8-Speed and 9-Speed Transmissions, but doesn't specifical mention RAM 1500, or the transmission model that's noted under my VIN "8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS".
Does my transmission fall under a certified model for the Castrol, is my transmission a ZF 8-Speed and 9-Speed Transmissions?
The dealership is saying the other guys used the wrong fluid, but the other guys so far are maintaining it was the right stuff.
The other guys had said they will change the fluid out with the proper Mopar stuff from the dealership... will this help? is the damage already done? the Dealership is saying a new transmission is the best route to go, and changing the fluid may or may not help, but if it does, who knows what damage is already done.
I'm not a car guy, so I'm a little lost here.
Thanks for any advice.
Recently had the transmission services. They changed the fluid out with Castrol Multi Syn ATF CVT. Started having stuttering issues with the transmission about a week later. put about 1,000k on since the transmission service.
I took it into the dealership (different then where i had the service done) and they believe the wrong fluids are causing the issue.
The Castrol Spec sheet says it can be used for ZF 8-Speed and 9-Speed Transmissions, but doesn't specifical mention RAM 1500, or the transmission model that's noted under my VIN "8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS".
Does my transmission fall under a certified model for the Castrol, is my transmission a ZF 8-Speed and 9-Speed Transmissions?
The dealership is saying the other guys used the wrong fluid, but the other guys so far are maintaining it was the right stuff.
The other guys had said they will change the fluid out with the proper Mopar stuff from the dealership... will this help? is the damage already done? the Dealership is saying a new transmission is the best route to go, and changing the fluid may or may not help, but if it does, who knows what damage is already done.
I'm not a car guy, so I'm a little lost here.
Thanks for any advice.
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