My 2001 Chrysler Town and Country was not accelerating a few weeks ago. We checked the tranmission fluid, and saw that it was very low. We added the fluid and everything seemed fine. It stopped accelerating again momentarily the other day. I beleive it may be leaking the fluid. If this is the case, does that mean that I need a whole new transmission? If so, about what does that cost?
2006-10-15 17:16:10 · 9 answers · asked by ♪♫♪ La Dee Da ♪♫♪♫♪♫ 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
how much would a new gasket/seal cost with labor, if they had to remove the transmission?
2006-10-15 17:22:03 · update #1
how much is pricey? $100, $500? Any ballpark figure would be helpful.
2006-10-15 17:23:53 · update #2
A transmission fluid leak can be a cheap or expensive repair, depending on the source of the leak. If it is a transmission line that is leaking, it should be an inexpensive repair. A front pump seal will require the the transmission to be removed from the vehicle, and that will be a lot more expensive. Other sources of fluid leaks are the pan gasket,(which is actually a silicone sealant) and the axle seals. You nay also have a bad transmission cooler or a bad radiator. Have the leak checked and fixed, and be sure to only use the correct transmission fluid in your vehicle. Dextron will cause early failure!
2006-10-15 17:45:53 · answer #1 · answered by fire4511 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fill it up with transmittion fluid, when you park it for night put some newspapers under the car, put them between and little behind the front wheels toward center of car.. In morning you can tell if fluid has leaked... Leaking does not mean you have bad transmission, U just need to get new gaskets to elimiate the leak.. New tansmission or rebuilt is about 1500.00... Gaskets replaced or the hose leaking minimal compard with the 1500. Take car to transmission place, get 2 or 3 prices..
2006-10-15 17:23:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two common leak sources that I'm aware of on that particular vehicle. One is the external solenoid pack gasket that sits on top of the transaxle. The other is between the transaxle case, and the pan. That particular transaxle uses only silicone to seal the two together from the factory. I think there are aftermarket gaskets available for this, although I'm not aware of how effectively it seals. Like the other posts state, get it fixed ASAP, before you do end up needing a new transaxle. Both of the aforementioned repairs are not that expensive at all.
2006-10-15 17:40:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, it migt be a little pricey depending where the leak is. If its the pan, its ez fix, cheap. Any front or rear seal though can be bucks, check with good mechanic, they can look at it on the lift. Dont let the fluid get too low again or it will be new tranny.
2006-10-15 17:22:05 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be SURE that it is the trans leaking, before replacing the seals. It may well be something else....
Most trans last a LOT longer than 5 years.
If you're a woman, let a MAN drive the car in to the shop, and let him ask.
If it IS the seals, I think around $500. But that's just a guess. Theyre probably going to charge a woman around $1,000 for an entire new trans, even if they know you DON'T need it. Don't tell them what is wrong. Just give the symptoms. Let them figure it out.
Look, they'll be HAPPY to replace the trans, if that is what you ASK for, but that may not be the problem...... you have been warned!
2006-10-15 19:38:04 · answer #5 · answered by MrZ 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no you do not need a new transmission. leaks can be fixed with a new gasket or seal. the transmission may however need to be removed to get to the leak
2006-10-15 17:19:55 · answer #6 · answered by 70xbody 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont now if this will help but i dont think you need a new transmission most likely a gasket for it. NOTE if you take you car allways CHECK THE BILL for " B S " don't let you salf get burned. thank's -Mud baby-
2006-10-15 17:29:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You did no longer say no count in case you had the transmission clear out replaced. in case you haven't any longer replaced it, have it flushed and alter the clear out. It sounds like it incredibly is all interior the trany. additionally verify the traces going to and from the transmission. verify it for leaks. And verify the vacuum line whilst the vehicle is working to take heed to if it leaks.
2016-12-13 09:04:20 · answer #8 · answered by pfeifer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I should quite simply remove the drain plug bolt and then replace the Copper Washer and reinstall.
2006-10-16 06:36:55 · answer #9 · answered by BAKKUS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋