What kind of transmission does a Dodge Magnum have?
We just purchased a 2006 RT AWD Magnum. A couple of days after driving it we noticed it wasn’t shifting properly. Took it to the garage in Manassas 14 days ago. They won’t replace the transmission – they are taking it apart piece by piece to try and find the problem.
Why does the transmission on my Dodge Magnum vibrate?
“I purchased my 2006 Magnum RT about a month ago with 18k miles. Started noticing the bad vibration – only way I can describe is like when you’re on the highway and you get too close to the side and the grooves in the road make your car vibrate. That’s what my Magnum does and it almost seems as if it is having a hard time switching gears.
When does speed go up in Dodge Magnum?
Most noticeable when in 3 gear and accelerating lightly. You will notice the RPMs are gradually going up, but the speed is not going up but tends to go down.
four-speed automatic transmission
The rear-wheel-drive Dodge Magnum SE and Magnum SXT will be equipped with a revised version of a proven Chrysler Group four-speed automatic transmission. The modern HEMI engine offers more power and torque than any Chrysler Group vehicle passenger car engine since the legendary 426 HEMI of the ’60s and ’70s.
Why did they stop making Dodge Magnums?
Since the Dodge Magnum was killed off after the 2008 model year due to slow sales, the overall view of sporty wagons like the Magnum in the United States has improved a great deal, as long as they’re called “crossovers” and not “wagons.” Over the past eight years, we have seen crossovers and hatchbacks soar in …
When does the transmission slip in a Dodge Magnum?
After initial start and for about 5 minutes afterwards the transmission is slipping in any gear from 1 to 3. Most noticeable when in 3 gear and accelerating lightly. You will notice the RPMs are gradually going up, but the speed is not going up but tends to go down.
Is there a manual transmission on a magnum?
Able to withstand a massive 700 lb-ft. of torque while providing unbelievably crisp shifts, no other manual transmission on the planet offers as much combined strength, versatility, and general ease-of-use as the Magnum.
When did the Dodge Magnum get front wheel drive?
The Mexican front-wheel drive Magnum was officially called “Dodge Magnum 400” between 1983 and 1984, as it was a sporty Mexican variation of the American Dodge 400 of the early eighties.