2000 Dodge Dakota 89k Miles 5.9 V8

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WALNUTIII
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Got a quick question for ya fella's. What would cause my RPM's to jump slightly when I'm trying to cruise at a steady speed? It jumps on avg 2-800 rpms. I seen it once jump approx 1.3 grand. I read one article where you stated the O2 sensor. I'll try that, but is there anything else? Is this a common problem?
Apr 16, 2007 at 4:23 PM
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XXXTINA63
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Personally, I'd look at the trransmission. Sounds like the converter may be unlocking and/or downshifting out of overdrive. A 1300 RPM difference is a lot. I have a 96 Ram and 1300 is about the difference between overdrive and 3rd. By the way, it's not uncommon for these trannies to fail before 100k.
Apr 16, 2007 at 7:02 PM
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WALNUTIII
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It sure doesn't feel like it's shifting in/out of OD. And it doesn't last for but just a second. And I miss quoted earlier. The RPM gauge jumps one to two tick marks at the most. So only a couple of hundred RPMS at the most.
Apr 17, 2007 at 1:41 AM
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