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Old 12-07-2015, 02:58 PM
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i have a 1996 Grand Cherokee Laredo that had low tranny fluid so i added some, to my surprise it took 3 qts, well just to be safe i checked it again 2 weeks later and it is now 3 qts low again. But i have no leaks in my driveway? where could the fluid be goiin? my antifreeze looks new still ? any help would be appreciated.
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4wd?
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I know where your going with this....
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I know where your going with this....
You sure?

Whaddya thinking?
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You sure?

Whaddya thinking?
I'm trying to speculate, but got nothing..
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im guessing its the axle seals or seal at slip yoke. Leaks when its moving.
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hahaaa, not axle seals
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i must be waaaay wrong
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4wd?
No, it's a 2wd.
I'm completely lost. I put my gopro on the under carriage while i drove it and saw nothing dripping.
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How is your coolant? color darker? overflow bottle seem more full? maybe a leak in your trans lines
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Exactly how are you checking it?
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Exactly how are you checking it?
I check it after driving for about an hour then with the ebrake on and the jeep in gear i check the fluid.
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Originally Posted by Colnajoe
How is your coolant? color darker? overflow bottle seem more full? maybe a leak in your trans lines
Coolant looks brand new and the overfill is at the fill line hasn't moved. Totally lost on what it could be.
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I think it needs to be checked in neutral. check manual
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