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Originally Posted by das2123
It would be cheaper to put a used tranny on it. You can buy them for around $150-$200 all day long. The HG is the biggest pain for the neon, but like every car, if it isn't taken care of correctly, you may encounter problems. I would change the filter and put in Mopar ATF+4 fluid in there first and see if that solves yuor problem. Filter is $10 and the fluid from the dealer is about $5 and you will need 4 qts. to refill the tranny. There is no gasket around the transmission pan, the dealer just uses RTV, but if you buy the filter, some places will give you a gasket anyway.
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How much would I expect to pay for an install of a used tranny? I am comfortable doing a lot of work on my cars, but it is too cold here in Philly for me to consider doing a Tranny Transplant on the driveway.
Never heard of the +4 fluid, but it is worth a try. The fact that my problem started suddenly, and comes and goes has me thinking fluid change probably won't help. I have plenty of fluid, and it looks clean, and not burnt.
Still, a filter and fluid change would cost me like $30 and an afternoon to try. If I see peices of gasket (or anything else) on the filter, I will at least know that the technician wasn't foolin with me. It may buy me some time to look for a used tanny.