I have 160,000 miles on my 98 2wd auto. I got it with 60k miles on it and
when at that time, it would stick in second gear from time to time. I had
the trans serviced, flushed completely and it has been just great ever
since. I have it serviced at the dealer every 30k miles and I think that is
why I have gotten such good luck with it. I have done some heavy towing
from time to time with it when I moved from GA to KY. Each time I have it
serviced, I have it fully flushed, not just a fluid change. I also have an
LSD rear chunk and I service it each 60k. Its been a terrific truck and I
have no plans so far to trade it in. I inherited the truck from my late
brother-in-law who lived in Texas.
Rascal
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Bill Maurits
Sent: Friday, September 15, 2006 12:07 PM
To: 62-65 Mopar List; DML
Subject: DML: Auto trans problems?
Have any of you automatic guys w/ 98-01 Dakotas had any major problems
w/ your transmissions? Are you happy w/ the way they shift, downshift,
and perform? Do they shift consistantly? Any thoughts? Keep in mind
that I'm selling my 04 HEMI Ram beacuse I HATE the way the auto trans
acts, slush-shifts, and all around performs poorly.
I've been trying to find a used 2WD Manual trans Dakota, but I am not
happy w/ either the choices of trucks or the distances I have to drive
to go look at them.
Thnaks
Bill M
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