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protegechris
04-02-2008, 10:12 PM
96 Caravan, 3.0 v6

I noticed this lately... here's what I've done in the last week:

New front pads.
Changed brake fluid.
New wiper blades all around.
2x new front brake rotors
PCV Valve
New mp3/usb/cd/cdrw/sd head unit
air filter change
new clock spring (dealership warranty replacement)

I've noticed lately, at a stop, I'll push the gas and it'll act like it's in neutral for a few seconds then it'll feel like it drops into drive and take off.

Is this related to my P0300 random misfire?

Tomorrow:
new spark plugs all around
new spark plug wires
new ignition rotor
new distributor cap
Valve Cover Gaskets
oil change / filter change

Maybe that'll fix it, maybe not. This thread is for opinions on whether or not it's related, or if it's tranny related.
Phoenixtsintsin
04-03-2008, 11:13 AM
Your transmission is slipping.
protegechris
04-03-2008, 06:18 PM
Checked tranny fluid today, looked bone dry. Added two quarts.. no slipping since :/
mfahey
04-03-2008, 06:56 PM
Since a transmission doesn't normally leak, I would try to find out where the problem is.
Phoenixtsintsin
04-04-2008, 08:36 AM
My trannie hesitates on a cold engine also. I changed the trannie fluid last year. Going to do it again soon.

Other than Mopar ATF-4, are there any other synthetic ATF's which are recommended?
protegechris
04-19-2008, 01:16 AM
Well, since I filled it.. no leaks, no issues.

Today, noticed a drip that wasn't oil. Coming almost from directly center below the big black wiper box/cowl thing. Sure enough, tranny fluid.

Ugh.
nafman
04-20-2008, 01:20 PM
If you have a tranny cooler, look at the hoses and clamps. Many times just a loose clamp or cracked hose.
protegechris
04-20-2008, 07:33 PM
Where would it be/ what would it look like? Never had a car with one, but I assume the v6 3.0l *would* have one.
mfahey
04-20-2008, 07:39 PM
It would be underneath the van and looks like a miniature radiator.
protegechris
04-20-2008, 07:41 PM
That's a negative, then, in that case.

:/
mfahey
04-20-2008, 07:48 PM
I should have added that that describes an external cooler. Most vehicles have a cooler inside of the radiator so see if there are 2 lines going into the side of your radiator.