06' Dodge Auto Tranny ?

oldzuki

When my truck (cummins) sits for a while, at least a week or so, the tranny takes a while to engage.
I start it up and go to D or R and it acts like it is not in gear. After it idles for a while ( 1 minute or so) it just engages smoothly and goes.
If I drive it regularly, there is no issue. Almost like something leaks out and takes a while to pump back to where it is supposed to be.

Any ideas?

dragoonranch

Fluid level ok? How long since it was changed last?

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oldzuki

Good fluid level, 5K since fluid change.

I think it may be related to the type of tranny fluid they used. Probably the cheapest thing available.

Only 70K on vehicle and mainly hiway miles.

Thanks

dott

What about the filter? Was it replaced when the fluid was "changed".

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oldzuki

Supposedly......I had it done at Super Lube.

AggieTJ2007

Do tranny filters have an anti drainback valve like oil filters if so that could be bad letting trans fluid drain out of the torque converter or something along those lines. I would change the filter first

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dott

Filter, no, but there might be something in the plumbing.

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