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mudfuel07 · ‎Sep-16-2019

Was this a pretty reliable transmission? Looking at a 2017 2500 with it that has about 75k miles on it.

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dodge_guy · ‎Sep-17-2019

Grit dog wrote:
Lwiddis wrote:
“Actually, they are all reliable IF you take care of them as in change the fluid and filter.”

Except on my 2019 Silverado...no dip stick.

So the trans can’t be serviced? Lol

Yes it can. You just have to know how to do it

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LIKE2BUILD · ‎Sep-17-2019

mudfuel07 wrote:
Was this a pretty reliable transmission? Looking at a 2017 2500 with it that has about 75k miles on it.

Yep, very reliable. My '14 has the same tranny and it works great. I bought the truck in late '15 with 72,000 miles on the clock. I've towed a 14K 5th in the Rocky's and Appalachian's and never had an issue. Transmission fluid temps have always stayed low.

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Cummins12V98 · ‎Sep-17-2019

ShinerBock wrote:
I would actually prefer more miles on a diesel. That means it was mainly used on the highway and not so much city driving which is what kills these new emissions diesels.

I agree!

Price should reflect the miles.

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Grit_dog · ‎Sep-17-2019

Lwiddis wrote:
“Actually, they are all reliable IF you take care of them as in change the fluid and filter.”

Except on my 2019 Silverado...no dip stick.

So the trans can’t be serviced? Lol

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mudfuel07 · ‎Sep-17-2019

From what I could figure out on the Carfax, it was a fleet vehicle for a company. The interior is extremely clean with little to no wear on it. Everything underneath looks clean as well, even the spots where most dealerships don't clean.

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micpib1 · ‎Sep-16-2019

I believe that is the same Transmission that I have in my 2013 Ram with the Cummins. I have 145K and it has been trouble free. JH

ShinerBock · ‎Sep-16-2019

I would actually prefer more miles on a diesel. That means it was mainly used on the highway and not so much city driving which is what kills these new emissions diesels.

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rhagfo · ‎Sep-16-2019

Me Again wrote:
mudfuel07 wrote:
Thanks for the info. It will stay at stock power, don't really need anymore than what it has for our trailer.

That is a lot of miles on a 2017 rig. Was it used commercially?

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Even if bought the end of 2016 that is three years, and 25k a year. When we bought our 2001 used in fall of 2010 it had 234k on it it was an early 2001 so just shy of 11 years just over 20k a year.

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Lwiddis · ‎Sep-16-2019

“Actually, they are all reliable IF you take care of them as in change the fluid and filter.”

Except on my 2019 Silverado...no dip stick.

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Me_Again · ‎Sep-16-2019

mudfuel07 wrote:
Thanks for the info. It will stay at stock power, don't really need anymore than what it has for our trailer.

That is a lot of miles on a 2017 rig. Was it used commercially?

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mudfuel07 · ‎Sep-16-2019

Thanks for the info. It will stay at stock power, don't really need anymore than what it has for our trailer.

2020 Ram 2500 6.7 CTD 4x4 Tradesman(with a few toys)
2020 Puma by Palomino 32RBFQ for the kids!

Bionic_Man · ‎Sep-16-2019

Very reliable at stock power.

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SidecarFlip · ‎Sep-16-2019

Actually, they are all reliable IF you take care of them as in change the fluid and filter.

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Turtle_n_Peeps · ‎Sep-16-2019

Long answer short: Yes, it was a pretty reliable tranny.

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