I bought a used 2001 caravan three weeks ago. 150000km (90000miles) 3.3L engine, 4 speed transmission.
When putting the vehicule in R or D after a cold start(around 0C or 32F) , looks like tranny is slipping and jurking till I apply gas. Then, all seems to re-synch and goes well. Tranny changes gear smootly and consistently all the time.
I looked at the tranny oil and it is beautifull violet color.
Anyone else seen this problem? Is it really a problem or a 'feature'?
Toughts anyone?
bwdakrt
11-05-2007, 12:45 PM
Sounds like the fluid is draining back out of your converter. When you first start the engine, try slipping it in neutral for about 1 minute before you put it in R or D. Maybe need to change the tranny fluid and filter also. Fluid is supposed to be red not violet.
bwdakrt
Etienne
11-05-2007, 12:49 PM
Interesting.
How much am I looking at?
Should I go to a Tranny shop or any Dodge dealer?
Thanks for the quick reply.
bwdakrt
11-05-2007, 12:55 PM
All you have to do to change the fluid is drop the trans pan. 6 qts of ATF+4 fluid and a new filter should cost you about $10-15 bucks and about 45 mins time. You will pay from $65-100 bucks if you have it done. Save yourself some money and make it a DIY project.
bwdakrt
Etienne
11-05-2007, 01:05 PM
Will probably get it done since I am not a mechanic at all and don't have the tools.
Forgot to tell you. After starting cold, if I let the engine running for 5 minutes, I do not see the problem expressed above. Sound like what you are saying in post#2.
Does that extra detail confirm your original diagnostic?
P.s.Nice truck Dude!
bwdakrt
11-05-2007, 02:01 PM
Will probably get it done since I am not a mechanic at all and don't have the tools.
Forgot to tell you. After starting cold, if I let the engine running for 5 minutes, I do not see the problem expressed above. Sound like what you are saying in post#2.
Does that extra detail confirm your original diagnostic?
P.s.Nice truck Dude!
Yes it does. Let us know how it comes out.
bwdakrt
auto_mran
11-05-2007, 04:50 PM
Etienne,
Since you mentioned you would probably have someone else do the tranny service, make SURE they use ONLY ATF+4 transmission fluid. Don't settle for anything else.
donald7150
11-05-2007, 04:54 PM
Yes I second that on the ATF+4
Don't let anyone put in anything with additives or anything.
absolutely nothing only ATF+4! anything else will cause your transmission to deteriorate very quickly. dont let anyone talk you into it either. believe me they will try
