Ram 1500 transmission fluid change

[Slinge]

It was actually posted in the OPs first post,lol

I guess I didn't ask correctly....as I was looking for a Hemi vid....but I'm over it.
And if anybody's interested....vid of spinning driveshaft and wheels would be nice .
Thanks in advance.

 

[JHoward]

CHEESUS folks. Calm down. It's transmission fluid. Everybody relax. If you're feeling taxed by answering questions, don't answer them. IT'S NOT THAT HARD. Not everyone is a seasoned wrench-turner and they need a little extra padding to feel good/build confidence about what they're doing.

Uh, ok.

 

[Wild one]

I guess I didn't ask correctly....as I was looking for a Hemi vid....but I'm over it.
And if anybody's interested....vid of spinning driveshaft and wheels would be nice .
Thanks in advance.

You're inside the truck when you're going through the gears,and the driveshaft is spinning.Make sure the front tires are well chocked as J stated a few posts back,and you're using good quality 6 ton jackstands , leave your floorjack under the pumpkin with just a bit of weight on it,and you'll be fine.
At no point in time,should you be under the truck when the driveshaft/tires are spinning

 

[JHoward]

Uh, ok.

I've took another look at this thread and the post(s) that were made.

The original post by the OP has two videos on and about the transmission pan/filter replacement and fill and the post was "hijacked" by an individual endlessly asking for an video, in return, advice and experience was worded on the subject.

I thought that that I did one better by taking my time and post a simple explanation without having to revert to the original post by the OP.

I'll stay on my side of the street, from now on.

 

[Wild one]

I've took another look at this thread and the post(s) that were made.

The original post by the OP has two videos on and about the transmission pan/filter replacement and fill and the post was "hijacked" by an individual endlessly asking for an video, in return, advice and experience was worded on the subject.

I thought that that I did one better by taking my time and post a simple explanation without having to revert to the original post by the OP.

I'll stay on my side of the street, from now on.

This thread has gotten a bit stupid with the dumb questions.I thank you for the help J, i was getting ready to walk away,as my patience was getting tested,so i appreciated your help
Thank-you J
Rick

 

[Slinge]

I'm glad I'm not the OP

 

[JHoward]

You're inside the truck when you're going through the gears,and the driveshaft is spinning.Make sure the front tires are well chocked as J stated a few posts back,and you're using good quality 6 ton jackstands , leave your floorjack under the pumpkin with just a bit of weight on it,and you'll be fine.
At no point in time,should you be under the truck when the driveshaft/tires are spinning

Good info, but I don't seriously think giving anymore thought about the subject will matter.

Just a note about being safe and careful and "happy motoring" is sufficient enough.

 

[JHoward]

I'm glad I'm not the OP

Me too ...

 

[Wild one]

I'm glad I'm not the OP

Yea we're really glad you're not the OP

 

[Slinge]

I guess I didn't ask correctly....as I was looking for a Hemi vid....but I'm over it.
And if anybody's interested....vid of spinning driveshaft and wheels would be nice .
Thanks in advance.

Found a good two part video from Motor City Mechanic. Happy Watching !

 

[JHoward]

Found a good two part video from Motor City Mechanic. Happy Watching !

Excellent, good to know you found an video.

 

[Wild one]

Found a good two part video from Motor City Mechanic. Happy Watching !

Been several years since i watched his video's,but if i remember right,i don't think he levelled the transmission.
To make it easy post the links to his video's for everybody

 

[Slinge]

Close was good enough for him .

 

[pscarbor]

Just my two cents worth...posted in another thread also...

I have three Dodge trucks, two with automatic transmissions. Both the automatics are 5 speeds. I changed both filters in each truck, being very careful when installing the filters, tightening pan bolts, and refiling the fluid. I have changed transmission filters and fluid on several vehicles in the past, not my first rodeo.

Results: First truck, would not shift into the top two gears. After a month of work I gave up and replaced the transmission with a "remanufactured" one. Total cost, around $3000. Second truck: Had to redo the filter change and use Mopar OEM filters as the replacement filter caused the transmission to delay engaging and throw several codes. Total cost, two sets of filters, and a couple of gallons of fluid, around $500.

Not the same trannies as yours but I hear the eight speed Dodge transmissions are worse than the five speeds.

My advice for what it's worth: Don't change the transmission fluid and filters in Dodge trucks; instead, change the truck. I hear Toyota is making some nice pickups these days.