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Old Dec 7, 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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Old Dec 7, 2015 | 04:17 PM
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4wd?
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Old Dec 7, 2015 | 05:24 PM
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I know where your going with this....
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Old Dec 7, 2015 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Colnajoe
I know where your going with this....
You sure?

Whaddya thinking?
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Old Dec 7, 2015 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
You sure?

Whaddya thinking?
I'm trying to speculate, but got nothing..
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Old Dec 7, 2015 | 05:43 PM
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im guessing its the axle seals or seal at slip yoke. Leaks when its moving.
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Old Dec 7, 2015 | 05:44 PM
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hahaaa, not axle seals
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Old Dec 7, 2015 | 05:44 PM
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driveshaft
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Old Dec 7, 2015 | 06:19 PM
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i must be waaaay wrong
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Old Dec 7, 2015 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
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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Old Dec 7, 2015 | 06:51 PM
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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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Old Dec 7, 2015 | 07:25 PM
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Exactly how are you checking it?
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Old Dec 7, 2015 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Firestorm500
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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Old Dec 7, 2015 | 07:59 PM
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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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Old Dec 7, 2015 | 08:10 PM
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I think it needs to be checked in neutral. check manual
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