How much does it cost to replace a transmission band?

How much does it cost to replace a transmission band?

According to Transmission Repair Cost Guide readers, the average cost of transmission replacement ranges from $1800 to $3400. A used/salvage transmission ranges from $800 to $1500, a rebuilt transmission from $1100 to $2800 and a remanufactured from $1300 to $3400.

How does a 48RE transmission work?

The 48RE transmission reads the engine load and current vehicle speed to determine whether it should trigger an upshift or a downshift. It has four shift schedules, or governor pressure curves, which are all controlled by electrical solenoids.

Is the Dodge 48RE Transmission good?

The main weak spots, in general, of the 48RE are: line pressure, torque converter and the input shaft due to it’s locked 3-4 shift. Other than those, they’re a pretty good towing transmission.

Why are Ram transmissions so bad?

It has been said as well that using the wrong transmission fluid in an Ultradrive was the cause of many failures, as it required a new, proprietary fluid. It would seem that the engineers were at least aware of these issues, since all the sensors and valves were on the front of the transmission, easily replaced.

Are Dodge Ram transmissions reliable?

On CarComplaints.com, they list this model year as a clunker that you really should avoid. While there were a number of other issues, the transmission was a standout problem for this particular model year. Numerous drivers reported total transmission failure at about 92,000 miles on average.

Do Dodge Rams hold their value?

2018 model year RAM 1500’s are expected to keep around 41.8% of their value after 60 months. Trim levels include a Tradesman (Work Truck), Express, Big Horn, Rebel (off-road), Sport, Night (black styling), Laramie, Laramie Longhorn (Western styling), and Limited (ultimate Luxury).

Why does the Hemi tick?

Low quality fuel can cause the hemi tick. Fuels that contain high amounts of ethanol or that are low octane may not properly lubricate the fuel injectors and can lead to a slight tapping or ticking noise. Low-octane gas has also been known to cause an ignition knock in high-performance engines.