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What does RFE transmission stand for?

What does RFE transmission stand for?

Rear wheel drive
Successor. TorqueFlite 8 transmission. The RFE is an automatic transmission family from Chrysler. The name refers to its Rear wheel drive design and Full Electronic control system.

What’s the warranty on a remanufactured 545RFE transmission?

Remanufactured transmissions carry a longer, 3 year, nationwide warranty with additional upgrades while a rebuilt unit generally carries up to a 1 or 2 year warranty and upgrades vary from shop to shop. Reman 545RFE vs. Used 545RFE?

Is the 545RFE a rear wheel drive truck?

The 545RFE made its way into Chrysler’s entire fleet of rear-wheel drive trucks, save for sedans and coupes: the Jeep Liberty, Dodge Ram, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Durango, and Jeep Commander. It was based on a similar automatic – the 45RFE.

Where was the 45RFE 5 speed transmission made?

The 45RFE was produced at the Indiana Transmission plant in Kokomo, Indiana. It was normally paired with the 4.7 L PowerTech V8. The 45RFE later became the 5-speed 545RFE Helping each other make better choices.

What kind of transmission does a Chrysler 45RFE use?

The transmission was well suited for the large torque band of the Hemi V8, 3.7 V6, 4.7 V8, and VM 2.8 diesel. In 2009, the computer was programmed to let drivers select the highest gear the transmission would shift to, for easier towing, hill climbing, and hill descent. In 2012, Chrysler launched three new six-speeds, all based on the 545RFE.

Where was the Chrysler 545RFE 5 speed transmission made?

In 545RFE usage, an extra taller overdrive ratio is also used. Chrysler decided to refer to it as a “multi-speed automatic”. The 45RFE was produced at the Indiana Transmission plant in Kokomo, Indiana. It was normally paired with the 4.7 L PowerTech V8. The 45RFE later became the 5-speed 545RFE Helping each other make better choices.

The 545RFE made its way into Chrysler’s entire fleet of rear-wheel drive trucks, save for sedans and coupes: the Jeep Liberty, Dodge Ram, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Durango, and Jeep Commander. It was based on a similar automatic – the 45RFE.

Can a 545RFE transmission be replaced in a Durango?

Fast shipping, undamaged, correct part. Life saver for Durango stuck in 4th gear. After 6 months still holding up. It can be replaced with 545rfe transmission still in the vehicle by a home mechanic. Saved my truck. This part was a God send. It repaired all kinds of transmission problems I was having on my truck.

The transmission was well suited for the large torque band of the Hemi V8, 3.7 V6, 4.7 V8, and VM 2.8 diesel. In 2009, the computer was programmed to let drivers select the highest gear the transmission would shift to, for easier towing, hill climbing, and hill descent. In 2012, Chrysler launched three new six-speeds, all based on the 545RFE.

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