Dodgezilla

I passed on one 03 truck I was looking at because the dealer said it showed DGA and also DG8 as the trans codes in the glovebox. I figured the guy was an idiot so I let that truck go. Now I have looked at an 04 closeby and in the glovebox is the same thing. Two lines that say trans and one line says DGA while the other says DG8? It doesn't give anymore info. Does anyone know exactly why there are two codes listed?? I'm pretty sure it is a 48RE..

mikmaze

one might be the code for the trans, and one for the transfer case ? on a thin limb here, but others will chime in..... I take it you are lookin in the nova area, what years ya interested in, and whats max price ? or distance to drive for it ??

AirGrabber

My only guess is 03 and early 04 had two trans choices. 47re and 48re. In 03 the 47re had a 10.5 rear axle and was equipt mostly with the SO motor. However certain packages will give you the 11.5 axle with the 47re which is what you might be seeing. This changed with the 04.5 and the 48re was the only option.
Just out of curiosity, how long of a burnout will the taurus do? ( without using the ebrake)

mikmaze

http://easternshore.craigslist.org/cto/1002009446.html

http://annapolis.craigslist.org/ctd/995293323.html

http://charlottesville.craigslist.or...035125991.html

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/1015692291.html

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/1026594630.html

http://harrisonburg.craigslist.org/cto/1029134645.html

http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/995863501.html ...........low miles, dang near new, check it and run before ya get beat to it.

Dodgezilla

Thanks for the links. Believe me, I have looked at every diesel truck within 300 miles of my house including each one of those. I have actually talked to a couple of those guys in the links. For the perfect truck at the right price I'll go a long ways.

Stay tuned.......

Dodgezilla

The sticker in the glove box shows which diffs you get. I can't understand why there would be two trans codes without some specification as to what is different about them...

No burnouts for the taurus. I'm just trying to drive it without breaking anything until I get another truck. I really like yours Air Grabber but it is a bit out of my price range. BUT, send me your VIN and I'll see how much the bank will loan me for it. That IS a beautiful truck.......

gsbrockman

If you read of one in the KY area nearby me, I'd be more than happy to be a set of eyes for you and check it out.

Greg

Dodgezilla

Thanks. I think I may have found my next truck............

mitternocht

I know the ‘03s w/out the 3rd injection event get good fuel mileage, but 22 City, 26 highway?

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/1015692291.html

My '05 gets 15 City and maybe 21 highway on summer fuel with the wind at may back.

ratlratl

Hey Mike, DGA is just a tracking code for Automatic Equipped trucks. The DG8 just specifies the 48RE. Don't know what "tracking" is done.

Chris

Dodgezilla

Thanks Chris. That's exactly what I needed to know....