*Automatic Transmissions Better All Around ??? - A - Page 2

94Matt · 01-07-2006, 09:09 PM

I challenge the 100% factual status of this article. It's very close, but not 100%. There are to many opinions and grey areas discussed to say it is 100% true.

The no filter thing is the funniest. He says if the clutches are applying corecctly there will be ALMOST no material in the oil. What amount is almost, and why does it not need to be taken out of the system. If some material is okay, how much is to much, when is filtering required? I'm sure this guy knows truckloads more than I do about auto's and probably mechanics in general, but I know a vague, blanket statement when I see one.

Matt

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01-07-2006, 09:09 PM

I agree with you Matt that a smooth operator can run a stick without shocking the drivetrain. I have the 6 speed with my 01 and for towing I wouldnt have it any other way, I want control of shift points and rpm at all times .........now with my wifes 04.5 she has the 48RE auto and for what we use that truck for it is perfect and I wouldnt want a stick in there.

We have the best of both worlds here :jump:

01-07-2006, 11:09 PM

I knew you was Discussing the artical and not my Opinions

I was just pointing out that its not my Writings LOL....

I woulndt run Pure Hydro Oil in my Tranny either it would harden up like a rock in the cold I figure ??

DM

94Matt · 01-09-2006, 07:18 PM

I know a guy that does run straight hydraulic fluid in his automatics. I don't know if it helps or not, cause he never keeps anything for more than 5 or 10 thousand miles.

The main reason he uses it, is he get's it free at work.

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rapom · 01-10-2006, 05:04 AM

I like both. I drive a 13 and a 10 speed a lot during the day hauling equipment. When I drive home or around town I like to be able to drink my coffee. I have seen Fuller Roadrangers last 10's of thousands of miles, then I've had guys screw them up in 3. Same with autos, if you treat your equipment like crap it will perform like crap. Kind of like marriage, periodic maintenance with flowers and chocolate increases your potential for trouble free service.... Ha Ha

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***Tom05*** · 01-10-2006, 05:53 AM

It all comes down to the driver. Like what was said, if you treat it good it will treat you good. I drove one truck for over 200k miles and only had to have the clutch adjusted one time. It was in a '75 Freightliner conventional with a Cummins NTC 350 and a Fuller 13 speed. I pulled loads up to 122k with it.
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HOLYSMOKES · 01-10-2006, 01:31 PM

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I would like one as well, but I frequently use my middle seat.

bragger.....lol

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ricerr · 03-22-2007, 12:03 PM

Thank you for explaining the ins and outs of the auto tranny. I have a question for you; I've got a 2005 Ram 2500 Cummins with auto tranny. I'd like to put on a tranny temp gauge with a temp sensor in the cooler return line and a temp sensor in the line coming out of the tranny going to the cooler. Do you know where these two lines are on my transmission?
Thanks again.

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01-07-2006, 09:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
94Matt Cummins Nut Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wyoming Posts: 412 94Matt's Truck Pics	I challenge the 100% factual status of this article. It's very close, but not 100%. There are to many opinions and grey areas discussed to say it is 100% true. The no filter thing is the funniest. He says if the clutches are applying corecctly there will be ALMOST no material in the oil. What amount is almost, and why does it not need to be taken out of the system. If some material is okay, how much is to much, when is filtering required? I'm sure this guy knows truckloads more than I do about auto's and probably mechanics in general, but I know a vague, blanket statement when I see one. Matt __________________ 08 Dodge 2500 Q/C 4x4 long bed manual 07 Chevy 2500 crewcab, 4x4, D/A, long bed 93 Ford 250, 4x4, converting to 03 Cummins

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01-07-2006, 09:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	I agree with you Matt that a smooth operator can run a stick without shocking the drivetrain. I have the 6 speed with my 01 and for towing I wouldnt have it any other way, I want control of shift points and rpm at all times .........now with my wifes 04.5 she has the 48RE auto and for what we use that truck for it is perfect and I wouldnt want a stick in there. We have the best of both worlds here :jump:

01-07-2006, 11:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	I knew you was Discussing the artical and not my Opinions I was just pointing out that its not my Writings LOL.... I woulndt run Pure Hydro Oil in my Tranny either it would harden up like a rock in the cold I figure ?? DM

01-09-2006, 07:18 PM	#16 (permalink)
94Matt Cummins Nut Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wyoming Posts: 412 94Matt's Truck Pics	I know a guy that does run straight hydraulic fluid in his automatics. I don't know if it helps or not, cause he never keeps anything for more than 5 or 10 thousand miles. The main reason he uses it, is he get's it free at work. __________________ 08 Dodge 2500 Q/C 4x4 long bed manual 07 Chevy 2500 crewcab, 4x4, D/A, long bed 93 Ford 250, 4x4, converting to 03 Cummins

01-10-2006, 05:04 AM	#17 (permalink)
rapom Cummins Fan Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: N.C. Posts: 96 rapom's Truck Pics	I like both. I drive a 13 and a 10 speed a lot during the day hauling equipment. When I drive home or around town I like to be able to drink my coffee. I have seen Fuller Roadrangers last 10's of thousands of miles, then I've had guys screw them up in 3. Same with autos, if you treat your equipment like crap it will perform like crap. Kind of like marriage, periodic maintenance with flowers and chocolate increases your potential for trouble free service.... Ha Ha __________________ 1999 2500 Reg Cab(Coupe) 4x4, Long bed, 4spd auto, 4:10s, straight piped, BHAF, on board battery charger, 8.5ft SUNLITE slide in camper

01-10-2006, 05:53 AM	#18 (permalink)
*Tom05* Diesel Head Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 4,442 Tom05's Truck Pics	It all comes down to the driver. Like what was said, if you treat it good it will treat you good. I drove one truck for over 200k miles and only had to have the clutch adjusted one time. It was in a '75 Freightliner conventional with a Cummins NTC 350 and a Fuller 13 speed. I pulled loads up to 122k with it. Tom __________________ www.midwestdieselconnection.com

03-22-2007, 12:03 PM	#20 (permalink)
ricerr Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2 ricerr's Truck Pics	Thank you for explaining the ins and outs of the auto tranny. I have a question for you; I've got a 2005 Ram 2500 Cummins with auto tranny. I'd like to put on a tranny temp gauge with a temp sensor in the cooler return line and a temp sensor in the line coming out of the tranny going to the cooler. Do you know where these two lines are on my transmission? Thanks again.