transmission

2003 DODGE DURANGO
135,000 MILES • 4.9L • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RICHARD RIDER
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my 2003 dodge darango 4wheel drive has 135,000 miles on it with recently changed transmission fluid,I just purchased it from a relative,and no reported problems. I drove it home with no problems, the fluid was changed b4 i got it. I was told to let the vehicle warm up and then it would work properly. I,ve noticed that even after a warm up, the transmission wont go into gear even with the shifter in drive.When it does catch, it works fine all day long, its just if it sits shut down for a few hours. The fluid level is full. Any suggestions? I ,m not getting any lites coming on either. thank you for your help. rich miller
Jul 27, 2017 at 4:54 PM
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it may have had the wrong trans fluid put in see pic for correct one you won't need the amount posted for a change start with 5 quarts.
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Jul 28, 2017 at 7:19 AM
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RICHARD RIDER
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thank you so much. I added alittle transmission additive last nite. and worked it in,,it made a difference,,,no more slipping as of yet...that makes sense to what you recommend.
Jul 28, 2017 at 11:53 AM
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.

Cheers, Ken
Jul 29, 2017 at 11:33 AM
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