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Vans & Minivans Chrysler/Plymouth Voyager, Dodge Caravan 1997 Grand Caravan Transmission leak, WHERE?
15 messages, Last post on Jan 17, 2009 at 2:38 PM
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I have a 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan (with about 130,000 miles on it) that is losing transmission fluid (I have to put in about a quart a month). Where it's going is a mystery! There is no puddle under the car. However, the carpet between the front seats is stained, but it doesn't smell or feel like transmssion fluid. Also, how much should it cost to have the transmission serviced? What does a "transmission service" entail? Should this find a stop leaks? TIA, Owen
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Replying to: ojm37 (Nov 24, 2008 8:53 am) 1) Your transmission fluid loss is most probably from either the solenoid gasket or the transmission pan gasket. Crawl under the front-left of your van and look at the underneath of your transmission, I suspect that you'll find that it is wet with ATF. 2) Under no circumstances should you put any "stop leak" in your transmission, errr, that is unless you want to buy a new transmission. 3) A proper transmission service entails dropping the transmission pan, replacing the filter, replacing the pan and topping off the transmission with ATF+4 transmission fluid. This service should cost between $75 and $125, depending upon what outfit you have perform the work. 4) Under no circumstances should you let a service outfit perform a "Transmission Flush". If you do you will most likely be buying a new transmission. 5) If the shop insists that they are going to use Dextron or Mercon ATF plus some magic elixir to make it compatible with ATF+4, drive away as fast as you can and find another shop that knows better. 6) Reason your carpeting is wet is either from clogged rainwater drains in the wiper cowling (the black tray under your wipers), or from a missing "drain elbow" that routes condensation from your A/C evaporator out through the firewall. Best regards, Shipo
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Replying to: shipo (Nov 24, 2008 9:06 am) How much should a "new" transmission cost (just in case). Regards, Owen
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Replying to: ojm37 (Nov 24, 2008 10:52 am) The good news here is that if you care for and feed your transmission properly, it should last you a good long time. Best regards, Shipo
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Replying to: shipo (Nov 24, 2008 11:17 am) With what did you replace your 1998 DGC?
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Replying to: xwesx (Nov 24, 2008 1:59 pm)  http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.ef6716a/5129 Best regards, Shipo
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Replying to: shipo (Nov 24, 2008 11:17 am) Thanks, Owen
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Replying to: shipo (Nov 24, 2008 6:25 pm)  
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Replying to: xwesx (Nov 25, 2008 3:56 pm) Best regards, Shipo
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