2003 Dodge Stratus flush

2003 DODGE STRATUS
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TWINKEY1
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Transmission problem
2003 Dodge Stratus 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

2003 dodge stratas 2.4 4 cylinder dohc has 91,000 miles on it,the trans fluid is pink red in color,dont see and metal shavings or anything like that,is getting a transmission flush a good idea or just a change fluid and filter,i bought the car last yr and dont know if it was ever done
May 20, 2010 at 7:22 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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i would suggest just a simple drain and refill, on have it flushed if you are experiencing shifting issues.
May 20, 2010 at 9:42 PM
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what are the issures with having it flushed,is it a shifting problem...when getting onto the highway and when i press the gas pedal down,iit seems like theres no power and the rpms reach around 3-4,000 before going into a new gear
May 20, 2010 at 9:50 PM
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If they losen anything up, or move a piece of something to the wrong spot it may damage the tranny. if you have shifting issues then there is most likely something already damaged internally but flushing would be the easiest and least expensive to try before having tranny torn apart and diagnosed.

just my opinion, it's always been a debate wether or not to flush a tranny..
May 21, 2010 at 11:55 AM