Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) transmission slip

[enodirt]

transmission seems slip while making turns, ONLY. Fine on straight roads (even while towing).



fluids are fine.



is it an issue in the rear or a transmission issue?



2000 Dodge Ram 2500 (stock).



#@$%!

 

[HBarlow]

Why do you think the transmission is slipping? What are indications?

Odometer miles? Transmission service history? Towing history?

 

[enodirt]

while turning getting rev in RPMs and no movement. Doesn't happen at every turn... . friend told me it could be in the rear.

 

[enodirt]

120K..... only really towed light camper (3500lb). nothing real heavy.

 

[HBarlow]

Does it do it momentarily only to downshift or does it allow the engine rpm to increase significantly and remain at higher rpm for a period of time?

Very unlikely to be caused by the differential. Pinion and ring gears are always in contact. No way to slip. A wheel could spin but you should hear and feel that.

Has the truck been drag raced or made many hard launches?

 

[JLandry]

How long ago was the fluid and filter changed and who did the work?



Is the dipstick original?



I'm wondering if there couldn't be something wrong with the dipstick (wrong one?) or if the filter could be loose on the valve body so the pump is sucking in air when in a turn. Slipping only when in a turn can be caused by low fluid.



You might try adding a pint of fluid and see if that helps.



Regards,



John L.

 

[enodirt]

Seems to allow the RPM to increase momentarily (I lift off the accelerator).



No history of hard launches or drag racing.

 

[enodirt]

Have to check records.



Yes, OEM.



Added 4 oz... ... no change. will keep an eye on it.



Thanks for the ideas... keep'um coming...

 

[JLandry]

Added 4 oz... ... no change.

That's only 1/8 quart or 1/4 pint and might not make a noticeable difference.



Where's the level on the dipstick?



John L.

 

[enodirt]

I checked it when hot and it was full. I was concerned with overfilling... .

 

[JLandry]

I checked it when hot and it was full. I was concerned with overfilling... .

You are checking the fluid level by first running the gear selector lever slowly through all positions and then placing it in NEUTRAL for the actual reading... correct?



John L.