hmmm,, wonder if the 10 degree temps have sumptin to do with the shifting??? or is
it that way all the time?? (as an auto owner I dont have that prob ;))
Michael J. Pacola wrote:
> Hi all
>
> I just bought a 98 2 wheel drive with the v6 and five speed. I started it
> up this morning to let it warm up (it was only 10 degrees this morning)
> and I noticed that the idle would fluctuate between about 1000 rpm and 800
> rpm. Is this a common problem with the new dakotas?
>
> I've also noticed that my transmission is a littlt hard to get to go into
> first and second gear. Should I have the dealer look at this or should I
> just wait to see if the tranny gets broke in with more driving (it only
> has 800 miles on it)?
>
> Other than that I love this truck. It is so smooth and quiet, a huge
> change from my old fulsize with a cummins diesel.
>
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> Mike Pacola
>
> MTU four wheelers
>
> F0R SALE:1972 Chevy 3/4 ton, 383, 14 bolt, Dana 44, 35 inch BFG's, np205,
> sm465 $3500
>
> 1980 cj5...needs work!
>
> "The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear
> arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in
> government."
> Thomas Jefferson
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