Transmission Service

[marioman]

My truck is approaching 29,000 miles. The owners manual indicates it should receive the transmission service at 30K (unless I read it wrong). I called the local RAM dealer service. The advisor told me that trans doesn't require service until about 120,000 miles. He said they are designed to go that long before a fluid change. Does anyone have this understanding? Comments!

 

[tjfdesmo]

30K is for the Aisin in the HD's AFAIK.

 

[phantomfixer]

My truck is approaching 29,000 miles. The owners manual indicates it should receive the transmission service at 30K (unless I read it wrong). I called the local RAM dealer service. The advisor told me that trans doesn't require service until about 120,000 miles. He said they are designed to go that long before a fluid change. Does anyone have this understanding? Comments!

25th Infantry?I see the CIB so I'm assuming Vietnam.My best friend served in the 25th and was killed there in '68.Thanks for your service to our country

 

[Davidloveshishemi]

The advisor is correct. Drive the truck and dont worry about it.

 

[Burla]

My truck is approaching 29,000 miles. The owners manual indicates it should receive the transmission service at 30K (unless I read it wrong). I called the local RAM dealer service. The advisor told me that trans doesn't require service until about 120,000 miles. He said they are designed to go that long before a fluid change. Does anyone have this understanding? Comments!

The zf8 is supposed to be a lifetime fluid, if that is what you have. You didnt say 1500 or 2500+? The zf8 is a bear to change, and even when you shell out over a grand to have it serviced, you cannot even check the fluid to make sure it's full. It's what we call a quagmire. But before saying anything else, tell us do you have the 8 speed or rfe?