Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Service transmission or not

[PMelton]

Hi all, recent member and first time post - Dodge owner forever. I have an '02 2500 4x4 automatic, no upgrades. After the usual spate of ball joints, lift pump, VP44 etc. I am wondering if, as a pre-emptive strike, I should have the bands tightened on the trans. I'm coming up on 120K miles, have changed the fluid twice and the filter once. The trans has never given me any problems and I'd like to keep it that way. Any thoughts?



Pete

 

[Joe G.]

Leave it alone. The band adjustment is for shift timing not wear.

 

[JKinney]

I install a New filter and replace the lost oil every 20,000 miles on my DC vehicles with autos.

 

[PMelton]

Leave it alone. The band adjustment is for shift timing not wear.

Ok - that being said, then why does the manual have regulary scheduled service intervals ?

 

[JKinney]

I change the fluid in my 5600 at every 20,000 to keep it working properly. I have had to replace autos in the past, and on both trannys, I was told by the repair shops that if I dump the pan and change the filter and refill, that alone will keep the lube characteristics of the oil in good condition. That is a cheap price compared to the bill for a rebuild.

 

[Graphic man]

i do fluid, filter and band adj every 15-20,000... . makes a BIG difference on how it shifts!!... and it's easy to do.