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Dakotagurrl
Dodge Dakota
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3/27/2008
08:44:29
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 Subject: Transmission issues
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Ok...I have a '97 kota v-6 auto w/ 222,500kms, and lately the tranny (I think) has been slipping alot. Sometimes it feels like its jumping gears or starting off in 2nd, and sometimes when I stop at a red light/stop sign, then step on the gas, the rpms hit almost 4000 but the truck doesn't move an inch, then if I let off the gas and try again, it will either do it again or take off super fast causing me to slide or squeal tires. I've been adding almost a liter of fluid every 5-6 days, and I leave little pinkish orangish puddles everywhere I go, so obviously theres a leak, but I cant afford to drop any large chunk of coin into her for another 2 weeks. If I keep the fluid up, will she be ok for another 2 weeks? I don't want to cause any more damage then necessary!
Another question about lower ball joints. I am due to replace the lower right bj again, but last did it in nov. '05...is this too soon or does it depend on the amount of kms I drive etc.? Both lowers and uppers were changed by the middle of '06...it just seems like it should last longer than it does! Maybe I'm being unrealistic tho!
Thanx for all ur help guys...much appreciated!
~Sandy~
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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3/27/2008
09:02:11
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if you absolutely have to wait on doing anything about the leak, keeping the fluid topped off will hold you. have you checked for any codes? i'm not sure on a '97 but try this. turn the key on/off/on/off/on( by on i mean on NOT Start). the codes should display in the odometer as Pxxx. when it's finished or there are no codes, it will display Pdone. if the key trick doesn't work most parts stores can read the codes for you. if you have any post back.
with that many miles chances are your tranny needs a good fluid & filter change. remember use only ATF+4.
for the balljoints. they should last longer than 2 yrs unless you're driving 50k miles a yr. if you
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J and J Auto
GenII
3/28/2008
21:16:48
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see where its leaking the quick disconects are
plastic and crack new replacement brass, Lines
rear seal not bad either to replace but if its the
torque converter seal the trans will need to come
out
Larry
J&J Auto
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J and J Auto
GenII
4/02/2008
00:43:43
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The RE is well known for the pressure sensor and
sol going bad
dealer part around $200
when they go the trans will do many weird things
change filter and fluid at the same time
good fluid +4
Amsoil
Redline
no walmart supertech or dextron
Larry
J&J Auto
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herman
Dodge Dakota
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8/27/2008
18:23:33
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i have 1998 dokata a trans shop has changed the switches it the trans and changed the computer and its still doing the same thing, no codes and the tech is ready to give up
shifts right to overdrive than it will not down shift stays in high gear
stop turn off key and it shift out right again everytime
help trans shop sending it home same condition with a high bill
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screw that
Dodge Dakota
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8/27/2008
22:45:04
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Walmart has genuine Mopar ATF+4
and gee guess what
dont need a membership to buy it!!!!!!
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herman
Dodge Dakota
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8/29/2008
00:52:23
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RE: Need Help With Transmission problem....
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my dokata stopped shifting you can turn the key off than back on and it will shift right for a short time, i took it to a trans shop and they replaced the switches in the trans than they tried the computer nothing has worked and the shop is at a end.
need help please
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