2001 Dodge cummins 5.9
I have a 2001 Dodge cummins it has 129,000 miles on it. Runs good and I have kept it serviced. I serviced the transmission at 100,000 miles had to replace solenoid, transduce and filter. I have onl...
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Fluid temp is ultra-critical. I use ATF-4 in the toad even though MoPar says it is optional. It's pretty hard to "wear out" transmission fluid if it hasn't been overheated. Time, by itself is not a big deal. I like to do a dipstick smear on a piece of white paper. Then place a smear next to it with same brand, new fluid. If the dipstick smear is the least bit darker or shade of color different then I schedule a service. My oil pan has a neodybdium magnet stuck to the bottom. Transmissions are mostly aluminum with bronze bushings. Steel shavings are a sign the pump is giving out. I want to know beforehand. I don't like to receive breakdown telegrams on a remote roadway.
