Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Transmission service cost

[DirtyDodge]

Called the dealer today to find out how much it would cost to have them service my transmission. The service guy said over the phone that it would be in the ballpark of 250 dollars. I then called them back and asked for parts. I got the breakdown: roughly $15 for the filter, $11 for the gasket, and $30 for 5 quarts of transmission fluid. Thats about 56 dollars. Do they really charge 190+ for labor on this? Anyone have this done recently? Thanks,

Derek B.

 

[Snow man]

RUN to another shop! that service should cost about 100 bucks tops. It should take approx an hr from start to finish.

 

[mcoleman]

Just did mine myself. Ran me about $30. 00 and the gasket came with the filter.

 

[jtwcummins]

If you can get a dealer in Calif to do this for under $200 let me know. Most dealerships here are well over $100/hr for service. Do it yourself and you will save close to the $190 you see for labor. It isn't hard to do, but the first time slow is the word, don't forget to do the band adjustments.



Fuel at $2. 39, what a ripoff!!!

 

[cwarner]

It's usually around a $100 here in MI.

 

[TnLRacing]

Here at Our Shop, as a courtesy to our customers we charge $40 to change the fluid, filter, gasket, and adjust the bands.

 

[bigtex]

Had mine done last week. Labor cost was $40. That included draining the DTT converter for a complete fluid change, but I don't live in CA.

 

[DirtyDodge]

Anyone out there have any tips on adjusting the bands? What all does it consist of? Thanks,

Derek B.

 

[enes]

I have same requests for adjusting bands. . please point in direction that this can be learned... i have a 2000 with auto and 4. 10 gears if that makes any difference.



-E

 

[GrantP]

http://dodgeram.org/tech/transmission/automatic/AT_band_adj.htm

 

[DirtyDodge]

Originally posted by GrantP

http://dodgeram.org/tech/transmission/automatic/AT_band_adj.htm

Thanks GrantP

 

[OPoole]

2nd gear band tq to 72 inch pounds then back off 2 turns. low-rear band tq to 72 inch pounds back off 3 turns.

 

[SnoKing]

ATF+4 Price drop????

I just called the Dodge Dealer in Mount Vernon, Wa ATF+4 4. 35 a qt. 16. 50 a gal. Think I will just bite the bullet and change it myself.



Chris