Replace Transmission Cooler Return Filter if it Has "AB" Suffix At End on Dodge Ram 3500

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025

Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

If the transmission delays initial gear engagement after being parked overnight or longer, it may be due to a suspect transmission cooler return filter. If the transmission was recently serviced and the part number for the cooler return filter contains an "AB" suffix at the end, a new filter should be installed.

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Dodge Ram 3500 vehicles with this problem

5 model years affected

Average mileage: 125,000 miles

(125,000 - 125,000)

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