I went from a 2004 to this 2012 and was very disaponted in the so called 6 speed. Its the same tranny lol. All dodge did was give the two 2nd gears a choice in manual mode. It is a marketing thing and a bad one if you ask me. I really was expecting a new tranny. The 2500s actually get a real 6 speed but not the 1500s. Just a reprogreammed old one lol. I still like the tranny never had a problem with the 04 and I think its better than the 04. I really like that I can pick a gear when towing just have to remember 3rd is the alternate 2nd and is a whole 300 rpm differance from 2nd. 4th is now the real 3rd and your 1 to 1.
It does feel like its lugging around some times with the mds on. If it really bothers you turn the tow mode on, it turns off the mds but you will lose your 2nd overdrive 6th gear well actually 5th gear lol.
It does feel like its lugging around some times with the mds on. If it really bothers you turn the tow mode on, it turns off the mds but you will lose your 2nd overdrive 6th gear well actually 5th gear lol.