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98 Ram 1500

 
thill097 thill097
New User | Posts: 3 | Joined: 04/09
Posted: 04/24/09
10:58 AM

I own a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT with the 5.9L V8 magnum, it runs good but while driving it seems to lose power when it shifts into 4th gear or O/D, I've had my transmission and rear end serviced, replace plugs, wires, air filters and fuel filters. Does any one know what would cause it to lose power.    

 
esanchez esanchez
User | Posts: 162 | Joined: 06/06
Posted: 05/01/09
03:14 PM

Need more details. I can tell you that when your converter clutch locks up, it will take a little longer for the transmission to downshift. If you're just driving it around town, or are in a very hilly area, I'd just shift it to "D" or "3" to keep it from going into overdrive, and put it in OD when you're on the interstate.  

 

2010 Dodge Ram 1500
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