Transmission Problems

[mizzra]

Hi I have a 1998 Dodge 2500 with the 5.9L cummins.


I am having issues with my transmission and hope somebody can tell me what the problem is. Here are all the issues.


1.When I first start the truck and go into drive it doesn't start going right away then it eventually kicks in with a thump. From then on it goes right away but usually thumps when I accelerate.


2.The transmission shakes while accelerating seems to mostly happen between 2nd and 3rd gear.


3. When I am at a stop the car will suddenly try to lunge forward with the break applied.


4. The car sometimes slips in and out of overdrive.


5. There seems to be a real lack of power when I am accelerating.


6. Shifting between gears is often rough.


Not sure what all this breaks down to but any help would be appreciated. There is no check engine light on.


Thanks.

 

[dudeman2009]

Check the fluid level with the trans in neutral. If its low, add more ATF+4 ONLY, until its up to the right level. If that doesn't fix it, try a fluid and filter change. If that still doesn't fix it, its time for a rebuild. Also, if you don't already have one, get a trans cooler.