Before Pontiac stopped making cars they stopped putting dipsticks in their transmissions. My son in law had a Gran Prix and it had a cap in the filler tube like the one in your video. Manufacturers look to save money any way they can. They used to put plugs in torque converters too and they stopped doing that. They want you to continue purchasing their new products and don't want you to keep your vehicle for ever. Good video. Happy Motoring.
Great informative video! I found fluid on the ground on my driveway. After inspecting I found the cooler lines leaking from a small hole on both ends. Gonna pick up the lines tomorrow and give it a shot. Thanks!
@@TowMan127 nice! Yeah those pesky little clips are a pain aren’t they.. sucks when they fly off and you have no choice but to go looking for it. The bumper does get in the way tho doesn’t it. Nice work man glad you got it fixed up!! :)
I've got a 2014 GC thats leaking somewhere near the cooler lines and/or transmission. I haven't had the time to look closely at it yet but I suspect its the lines. Honestly it appears the Trans oil pan is wet and the valve body pan on the side also so I need to wipe everything down to find the problem but it may be running down or spraying from the lines. Have you ever seen some type of cheap fiber cover that sits over the actual valve body cover? It must be factory but I have no idea why its there? I dont think any bolts even hold it on. Thanks for the informative video!
Yes I know exactly what you’re talking about, we call it the “diaper”because it soaks up all the trans fluid before it drips all over the place lol. The trans cooler lines are most likely leaking and also the pan is siliconed on and the silicone will separate over time and slowly develop a leak so I’m guessing it’s probably going to need to be resealed as well, both top of the list common leaks
Ok thanks, let me ask one more question if I can. I understand that Chrysler only used the silicone from the factory for the trans pan. I ordered a new trans filter and it came with a good fiber(not cork)pan gasket. Can I put that on dry with no sealant or is there a risk it will leak? I dont want to change it twice, but I hate the RTV. Thanks again. @@Tech-28
@Tech-28 Thank you for this video and for these comments. I'm having same issue. however its leaking coolant as well. I've been trying to pin point the coolant leak for forever with not much luck, i suspect it's small. Looking for the coolant leak again, i found the transmission leak similar to this. I suspect hose or gasket or both. Still no visible coolant leak, is it possible for coolant to leak from there aw well?
My 2010 Dodge caravan was leaking/spraying coolant from right there where the hose goes into the cooler. I changed the hoses but it's still leaking/spraying. Any thoughts?
@@Tech-28 Thanks for the response. So even if it's connected to the cooler it could be the radiator? Cause I just pulled the radiator out and I don't see any cracks or leaks. It's just wet down the side where the spraying is coming from.
@@sactobat23kennedy79 sounds like it’s probably the seam of the radiator letting go, if it’s coolant that’s leaking than I would say it’s a radiator. The best thing to do would be to pressure test the cooling system and look for the leak but chances are it’s the radiator, I’ve replaced many
@@Tech-28 I went ahead and ordered a new radiator. Should be here Tuesday. I'm just worried because I've searched all day on Google and RUclips and nothing about where I see the coolant spraying from. I can see it spraying from where the cooler hose connects to the cooler.
Most the time it's the o ring on the inside of the connector the line goes to. Change it out first before you spend all your money on lines in a condenser like most people will tell you to.
Before Pontiac stopped making cars they stopped putting dipsticks in their transmissions. My son in law had a Gran Prix and it had a cap in the filler tube like the one in your video. Manufacturers look to save money any way they can. They used to put plugs in torque converters too and they stopped doing that. They want you to continue purchasing their new products and don't want you to keep your vehicle for ever. Good video.
Happy Motoring.
Great informative video! I found fluid on the ground on my driveway. After inspecting I found the cooler lines leaking from a small hole on both ends. Gonna pick up the lines tomorrow and give it a shot. Thanks!
Good luck you got this! 👍
@@Tech-28 thanks! Just piked up the lines.
@@TowMan127 let me know how you make out
@@Tech-28I did it but holy crap! If I ever have to do this again, I’m going to remove the front bumper 😂 Clips were a PIA!!! Thanks again.
@@TowMan127 nice! Yeah those pesky little clips are a pain aren’t they.. sucks when they fly off and you have no choice but to go looking for it. The bumper does get in the way tho doesn’t it. Nice work man glad you got it fixed up!! :)
Thanks for making the video
Your welcome
Great video, thank you
I've got a 2014 GC thats leaking somewhere near the cooler lines and/or transmission. I haven't had the time to look closely at it yet but I suspect its the lines. Honestly it appears the Trans oil pan is wet and the valve body pan on the side also so I need to wipe everything down to find the problem but it may be running down or spraying from the lines. Have you ever seen some type of cheap fiber cover that sits over the actual valve body cover? It must be factory but I have no idea why its there? I dont think any bolts even hold it on. Thanks for the informative video!
Yes I know exactly what you’re talking about, we call it the “diaper”because it soaks up all the trans fluid before it drips all over the place lol. The trans cooler lines are most likely leaking and also the pan is siliconed on and the silicone will separate over time and slowly develop a leak so I’m guessing it’s probably going to need to be resealed as well, both top of the list common leaks
Ok thanks, let me ask one more question if I can. I understand that Chrysler only used the silicone from the factory for the trans pan. I ordered a new trans filter and it came with a good fiber(not cork)pan gasket. Can I put that on dry with no sealant or is there a risk it will leak? I dont want to change it twice, but I hate the RTV. Thanks again. @@Tech-28
@@Dc423holly great question, you can install that gasket dry
@Tech-28 Thank you for this video and for these comments. I'm having same issue. however its leaking coolant as well. I've been trying to pin point the coolant leak for forever with not much luck, i suspect it's small. Looking for the coolant leak again, i found the transmission leak similar to this. I suspect hose or gasket or both. Still no visible coolant leak, is it possible for coolant to leak from there aw well?
My 2010 Dodge caravan was leaking/spraying coolant from right there where the hose goes into the cooler. I changed the hoses but it's still leaking/spraying. Any thoughts?
If it’s spraying coolant and you’ve changed the cooling hose that it must be the radiator. Just make sure everything is connected sufficiently
@@Tech-28
Thanks for the response. So even if it's connected to the cooler it could be the radiator? Cause I just pulled the radiator out and I don't see any cracks or leaks. It's just wet down the side where the spraying is coming from.
@@sactobat23kennedy79 sounds like it’s probably the seam of the radiator letting go, if it’s coolant that’s leaking than I would say it’s a radiator. The best thing to do would be to pressure test the cooling system and look for the leak but chances are it’s the radiator, I’ve replaced many
@@Tech-28
I went ahead and ordered a new radiator. Should be here Tuesday. I'm just worried because I've searched all day on Google and RUclips and nothing about where I see the coolant spraying from. I can see it spraying from where the cooler hose connects to the cooler.
@@sactobat23kennedy79that’s why he recommended a pressure tester. It will put pressure and you’ll be able to see where it’s leaking from.
Aargh!
I just ordered parts on rockauto including trans pan and filter and forgot those lines!
Is there any o-ring to replace anywhere?
@@okkrom nope no one-rings
@@Tech-28 thanks!
Most the time it's the o ring on the inside of the connector the line goes to. Change it out first before you spend all your money on lines in a condenser like most people will tell you to.
@@KevinTutor-k8o in my experience it’s usually the crimp that secures the rubber line portion that begins to fail
What size are the clips, 3/8 or 1/2?
I wanna say the lines are 1/4”