What transmission do I have?

1994 DODGE RAM
220,887 MILES • 5.2L • V8 • AUTOMATIC
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I have a 1994 Dodge ram 1500 and I can't figure out what transmission I have or what the setup is called it has an automatic transmission but it has a stick inside the cab that lets you switch to 2high 4 low and 4high it also has an overdrive button on the right side of the dash and has a 5.2 l V8 engine
Jan 12, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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You have the Chrysler A518 automatic, which is also known as:

46RH 4-speed automatic

Hydraulic shifting (old-school, very tough)
Electronically controlled overdrive
Electronically controlled torque converter lockup

This is why you have:

A separate Overdrive (O/D) button on the dash and no PRNDL “OD” position on the shifter itself. Let us know if you need anything else. Ken
Jan 13, 2026 at 5:52 PM