Ship Direct To Repair Shop
We provide an out-the-door price, with shipping, for a replacement remanufactured 65RFE transmission direct to the repair shop.

65RFE Transmissions At Wholesale Prices
At Street Smart, we provide remanufactured transmissions shipped factory direct at wholesale prices to save you money.

Synthetic Fluid Available
We can provide Pennzoil Platinum LV Multi-Vehicle ATF Synthetic Transmission Fluid – See order page for more details.

► Remanufactured pump, with new line bore bushings to eliminate leaks and provide superior flow and durability.
► Remanufactured valve body, with complete system correction and recalibration kit, improves pressure control and shift quality.
► Remanufactured and improved torque converter tested for leaks, concentricity, and balance. Upgrades exceed OE requirements and eliminate the possibilities of front seal leaks, premature bushing wear, and vibration.
► All new, bushings installed in key locations to improve internal fluid flow control and fluid pressures.
► Complete system correction and recalibration kit installed to address several OE flaws. Modifications include updates to servos, the PR system, and valve body accumulators.
► Heavy-duty recalibration kit installed to reduce slippage and increase durability.
► Complete road simulation using a dynamometer testing program called C.A.R.S. (Computer Aided Road Simulation). Every transmission is cold and hot tested before shipment.

65RFE Install Checklist:

• Compare replacement transmission and torque convertor to original before installation.
• Scan original vehicle computer for all systems, record any codes for later review, and resolve all codes. Be sure to
check ABS as this may affect how the transmission performs through the traction control system.
• Transmission cooler and lines must be hot flushed or replaced. Fluid flow after flushing should be at least 1 quart of fluid in 30 seconds at the return cooler line.
• Inspect flex plate closely and completely for cracks or any damage.
• Inspect crankshaft pilot area for wear and apply grease to aid with installation.
• Be sure both dowel pins are clean, installed properly, and are in good condition.
• Seat the torque converter completely in the transmission prior to installation in the vehicle.
• Verify that the engine block and bell housing surfaces are clean and free of paint, grease, oil, and corrosion. If bell
housing and engine block are aluminum, take extra care to clean surfaces to prevent connectivity issues.
• Air tools should NOT be used to force the transmission against the engine block.
• Replace torque converter bolts with new to prevent damage from stretched original bolts.
• Inspect all engine and transmission mounts for wear and damage.
• Inspect driveshafts and u-joints for wear, binding, and damage.
• In all wheel drive vehicles, check tires for uniformity in brand and size.
• Test all sensors and switches that have been transferred from the original transmission.
• Fill the transmission with Synthetic or ATF+4 transmission fluid.
• Confirm that the transmission has a good ground connection; reattach all ground straps.
• Clean the driveshaft yoke or transfer case input shaft prior to installation to prevent transmission output seal
damage.
• Adjust gearshift linkage after installation.
• Perform “quicklearn” procedure using a capable scan tool in order to reset the CVI values. Vehicle may take several drive cycles to adapt to style of driver.

How Many Variations of the 65RFE?

There are many different variations (so we have over 60 different part numbers!). Each one for a different engine size (bellhousing) and varying electronic and solenoid systems for different years.

Only certain models will interchange with others, which is why we ask for your 17-digit VIN# when you order so we are 100% sure it is the matching unit for your vehicle!

For the 2012 model year, the 545RFE was recalibrated and introduced as the 65RFE in 1500 Ram models. With the exception of an improved torque converter, it is physically the same as its predecessor.

The key difference in the 65RFE is the ability to use all six forward gears in sequence when using Electronic Range Select mode. In normal drive mode, however, the 65RFE uses the shift pattern of the 545RFE; thus never using 2nd and 3rd gears in succession. 2500 and 3500 models with gas engines received the 66RFE, a hybrid of 68RFE internals (including the gearset) packaged in a 545RFE case.