What transmission does my Ram 1500 have?
The 2021 Dodge Ram 1500 comes standard with an 8 speed automatic transmission. Over the years Dodge has offered many different transmissions depending on the year and the engine.
How do you tell if my transmission is a 727?
You can easily identify an A-727 by its oddly shaped 14-bolt oil pan. The A-727 uses a paper fluid filter and has two transmission bands, one for reverse, and the other is a kickdown band. All shift ratios were 2.54:1 for first gear, 1.45:1 for second gear and 1.0:1 for third gear. Reverse gear is 2.21:1.
What is a A518 transmission?
The A-518 is also known as a 46RH transmission and was used extensively by Chrysler in the early to mid- ’90s as a replacement for the A-727. It is the heavier-duty cousin of the A-500 overdrive, typically used behind V-6 engines in the mid-’90s.
What is the difference between a 46RH and a 46RE?
They both use the same front half up to the bell housing, but the rear is different. The 46RH is longer overall and non computer controlled for shifting. The 46RE is the short one and is computer controlled shift points.
Who makes Chrysler transmissions?
ZF Friedrichshafen
What is the most reliable automatic transmission?
Top 10 most reliable used automatics by manufacturer
- Lexus 0.14.
- Aston Martin 0.26.
- Smart 0.33.
- Suzuki 0.47.
- Honda 0.50.
- Mazda 0.51.
- Toyota 0.53.
- Porsche 0.71.
What makes Dodge transmissions bad?
The majority of Dodge transmission problems are often caused by low transmission fluid level. Other problems include inadequate transmission fluid cooling, worn gear clutches, transmission software issues, excessive towing, failed torque converter, and neglecting to perform transmission service on time.
Who has the best transmission?
Lexus and Toyota — which rely on older transmissions in many of their models — were the best-performing brands in the survey. Lexus or Toyota has topped the survey since 2011. Audi, Mazda and Subaru rounded out the top five. The worst performers were Infiniti, Cadillac, Ram, Jeep and Fiat among 28 brands.