2014 Ram 5.7 This Is What A Bad Roller On A Lifter Sounds Like.

[jws123]

Anothher thing I noticed today when i first fire it up for the first 1-2 mins of running the trans makes like a humming/growling almost like a low power steering pump then goes away once it warms up a little. Is it normal for 8 speeds to make any noise? I have yet to drive the truck as im waiting on dmv.

 

[Wild one]

Anothher thing I noticed today when i first fire it up for the first 1-2 mins of running the trans makes like a humming/growling almost like a low power steering pump then goes away once it warms up a little. Is it normal for 8 speeds to make any noise? I have yet to drive the truck as im waiting on dmv.

I've got (2) 8 speeds ,and neither make any noise when starting,even after sitting all winter with the batteries disconnected. The 8 speed seems to be a bit tempermental to fluid level,even a 1/2 litre down will affect them,so you might want to jack the rear tires up in the air roughly 8 or 9 inches to level the pan rail and check the fluid level.

 

[jws123]

I've got (2) 8 speeds ,and neither make any noise when starting,even after sitting all winter with the batteries disconnected. The 8 speed seems to be a bit tempermental to fluid level,even a 1/2 litre down will affect them,so you might want to jack the rear tires up in the air roughly 8 or 9 inches to level the pan rail and check the fluid level.

Ok thanks will check level looks annoying as hell tho lol il never get why they removed dip sticks other then to make it so people go to dealer.

 

[Wild one]

Ok thanks will check level looks annoying as hell tho lol il never get why they removed dip sticks other then to make it so people go to dealer.

After you've did it a few times it's not as bad as it sounds,lol. The days of dipsticks seems to be going by the wayside that's for sure.

 

[jws123]

Now I know you guys Praise the 8 speed trans but at 114k why the FK should my trans fluid look like this... scares me bit looks worse then my 220k mile truck did. I had to replace the condenser so popped the trans lines ect no wonder it hums/girgles on startup........

 

[Wild one]

Now I know you guys Praise the 8 speed trans but at 114k why the FK should my trans fluid look like this... scares me bit looks worse then my 220k mile truck did. I had to replace the condenser so popped the trans lines ect no wonder it hums/girgles on startup........

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If you replaced the condensor,you'll probably want to check the fluid level again after you've went for a drive and got the transmission up to temperature. The transmissions thermostat needs to open and circulate fluid through the cooler/condensor.,before you do a final fluid level check

 

[jws123]

If you replaced the condensor,you'll probably want to check the fluid level again after you've went for a drive and got the transmission up to temperature. The transmissions thermostat needs to open and circulate fluid through the cooler/condensor.,before you do a final fluid level check

Yea just ordered some oil $20 a qt yikes.. took it on first drive felt good I think i am going to change oil and filter due to how black it is watched some vids looks a little annoying but as long as i get pan level shouldnt be to bad i guess..

 

[jws123]

I assume best fluid to use is 68218925AB Mopar? or do people usually use another brand?