These trannys have come a long way since their introduction. The
recommended maintenance interval on yours is every 37,500 miles. The people
that are racing or towing without building up their valve body and/or torque
converter should probably opt to change theirs every 15,000-20,000 miles.
If your driving is mild then following the regular maintenance
specifications should be okay. The filter should be changed and the bands
adjusted. Refill requires at least 10 qts. of fluid. It will take more if
you have hvy. duty cooling which includes a separate transmission cooler.
Make sure you use ATF that is plus 3, type 7176 compliant.
Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of David D.
Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2001 12:48 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Auto Trans Questions
Is the A500 the same as the 42RE that is in my 00' QC?
What are the feelings on the 42RE,if the fluid & filter are changed every
16,000 miles?
>From: "Kyle Kozubal" <grndak4x4@home.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Subject: DML: Auto Trans Questions
>Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2001 12:13:41 -0600
>
>I am going to start saving up here and there and have my truck's tranny
>worked on/rebuilt. Hopefully I can set enough a side, to have it worked on
>around April-ish. So in the meantime, I am going to call around for
>complete rebuild estimates, and just start knowing a bit more about auto
>tranny's before I get ripped off. I know the A500s arent the best auto
>transmissions(but it works just fine for me), and believe the rebuild
>prices
>are $1000-$1500. Is this price in the ballpark range?
>
>When I my truck in recently to have it analyzed, the mechanic took it out
>on
>the road and said it is 'stack shifting'. He said it isnt shifting and
>locking into the gears as tight as it should be, sometimes even revvs up
>too
>high, and often goes into 2nd gear at 8mph! He said not all the time, but
>enough to have him believe it is time for some tranny work. When I told him
>the tranny has never been touched, he was shocked. His 95 Dakota 4x4 Club
>Cab's auto tranny completely went out at 98,000 miles and needed a good
>rebuild; mine is currently at 136,100 miles.
>
>I assume in order for automatic transmissions to be rebuilt, they have to
>be
>removed from the vehicle, is this right? Also, is it better to take my
>truck
>into a larger national place, like AAMCO, or just find the one place I feel
>the best about? What are typical warranties like after a tranny rebuild?
>
>Are there any heavy duty upgrades I can ask for/look for, or any upgrades
>at
>all for this transmission to help it perform better? Would this be a good
>time to have a good daily driver performance shift kit installed? Thanks.
>Kyle
>93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>
>
David Digney
President-Wisconsin Chapter of the DML
List Moderator: "DodgeDakotaQuadCab@egroups.com"
SCWD Model Contest Chairman(South Central Wisconsin Division)
00'QC,SLT+,3.9,42RE,3.55,
K&N Home-Brew,Dynomax Super Turbo,Mobil 1 10w30
"My Dodge Dakota Quad Cab Kicks Ass...Magnum Power!"
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