2012 ram 1500 4.7 transmission whine

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I have a 2012 ram 1500 4.7 168k on it just put a motor in it the trans had a leaky oil pan dumped it all out when it sat for months so I replaced it as well as filters topped it up took 7 qts.. Just took it for a spin I noticed the transmission whines a bit.
 
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anyone have any suggestions? whines first second then appears to go quiet even in N it does it taking a vid of it tomorrow
 
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Appears to shift into all gears took it for a decent ride still whines when i pull dip stick looks like air bubbles might be in fluid? I put the filters on exactly how they came off so..
 

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Sounds like your still low on fluid. If it didn’t whine before and it does now it’s sucking air from somewhere.
 
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Sounds like your still low on fluid. If it didn’t whine before and it does now it’s sucking air from somewhere.

I never drove it before i got it with bad motor fluid is topped off for sure it took 7qt its at the hot level mark after running.
 
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I guess not many ppl know anything about this transmission? lol I am at a loss.
 
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