Different Drummer
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- Ram Year
- 2017
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- Pentastar V6
I have searched and read just about everything on the forum in regards to servicing the 8 speed transmission. At about 32,000 miles I began looking into a routine service. ( truck is now at 40,000 miles) I know, I know, why so early?
Well, it is hard to teach an old dog new tricks. I have always believed in an initial break in service and just cannot change at my stage in life. Bad enough that I have allowed my oil change intervals to double from 2,000 miles to 4,000 miles! LOL
Due to several factors I will not be doing this myself. Proper environment, weather and me getting into that part of life where the only thing I crawl under the vehicle for is a simple oil change or Diff. fluid change are some but not all factors that contribute to the decision.
The dealer I bought the truck from keeps telling me it is not necessary. They are very small and frankly I think they are intimidated by the procedure. Another local dealer wants to do a BG flush. Another dealer wants near $1,000.00 for the service. And I am not sure I would trust them at one half that price. I have also been told that it is a lifetime fill. There is only one independent transmission shop near me that I MAY have any confidence in. They will do it but warn me ahead of time about the expense. Not giving me a quote but saying it will be very expensive. Also, I am not sure they will pay close attention to all the particulars like having the transmission perfectly level, fluid temps and proper sequencing during the procedure.
I realize that it will not be cheap but I do want to get what I pay for when it is done.
Hang in there folks I know this is long!
So I am looking for suggestions from people who are somewhat near me for a place to do the service. A place that you are confident will do the procedure correctly. Maybe a place you have experience with.
Or, perhaps another wrenching member that has appropriate facilities and has previously done the procedure that would assist me in doing it. I am willing to drive a considerable distance to get it done correctly. I would imagine that because of the cool transmission Temp requirement that I would need to find a motel to overnight.
If anyone has any experience with a shop that will do it correctly I sure would appreciate it if you could pass their information on to me.
Also, opinions on whether or not it is worth buying the replacement pan with the drain plug that allows the filter to be replaced. I think it has increased capacity as well.
I live in Upstate NY about 45 Minutes north of Albany.
Thank you in advance,
DD
Well, it is hard to teach an old dog new tricks. I have always believed in an initial break in service and just cannot change at my stage in life. Bad enough that I have allowed my oil change intervals to double from 2,000 miles to 4,000 miles! LOL
Due to several factors I will not be doing this myself. Proper environment, weather and me getting into that part of life where the only thing I crawl under the vehicle for is a simple oil change or Diff. fluid change are some but not all factors that contribute to the decision.
The dealer I bought the truck from keeps telling me it is not necessary. They are very small and frankly I think they are intimidated by the procedure. Another local dealer wants to do a BG flush. Another dealer wants near $1,000.00 for the service. And I am not sure I would trust them at one half that price. I have also been told that it is a lifetime fill. There is only one independent transmission shop near me that I MAY have any confidence in. They will do it but warn me ahead of time about the expense. Not giving me a quote but saying it will be very expensive. Also, I am not sure they will pay close attention to all the particulars like having the transmission perfectly level, fluid temps and proper sequencing during the procedure.
I realize that it will not be cheap but I do want to get what I pay for when it is done.
Hang in there folks I know this is long!
So I am looking for suggestions from people who are somewhat near me for a place to do the service. A place that you are confident will do the procedure correctly. Maybe a place you have experience with.
Or, perhaps another wrenching member that has appropriate facilities and has previously done the procedure that would assist me in doing it. I am willing to drive a considerable distance to get it done correctly. I would imagine that because of the cool transmission Temp requirement that I would need to find a motel to overnight.
If anyone has any experience with a shop that will do it correctly I sure would appreciate it if you could pass their information on to me.
Also, opinions on whether or not it is worth buying the replacement pan with the drain plug that allows the filter to be replaced. I think it has increased capacity as well.
I live in Upstate NY about 45 Minutes north of Albany.
Thank you in advance,
DD
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