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Transmission fluid leaking

Tiny
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I started my vehicle went to put it in reverse and started rolling back. A loud clunking and banging noise happened. I instantly put it in park turned it off. I then proceeded to check under the truck and around the vehicle everything seemed okay. I turned it back over. No disheartening noise.
Then put it into reverse everything was fine. Drove for about 15 minutes everything is okay. But I did notice it is slowly leaking transmission fluid.
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Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020 AT 8:30 PM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

I would suspect the driveshaft universal joints maybe the noise if they are worn out and not lubricated.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-u-joints-work

When they get tight or seized, they could make this noise. I would get them checked to be sure that they do not fail and leave you stranded.

As far as the leak, how low has the fluid level gone? There are so many places it could leak from and it needs to be checked to determine the source of the leak.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

Roy
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Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020 AT 4:07 AM
Tiny
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Morning. I appreciate you this so much. So I can't exactly tell where the leak is exactly located. It kinda looks like where the transmission mates to the engine. My transmission oil seems to be okay. I forgot to mention that for some reason my oil gauge wasn't reading then for some reason decided to read again during the first 2 minutes or so.
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Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020 AT 6:50 AM
Tiny
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Keep me updated with what is found for the failure.

You are welcome.

Roy
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Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020 AT 6:53 AM
Tiny
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I will. It just dawned on me. But I did throw a code and its because my evap filter went bad on it. I doubt it is that but do you think that could be related?
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Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020 AT 7:04 AM
Tiny
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No, there is no connection to the issue at hand.

That is a separate system.
Roy
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Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020 AT 7:07 AM
Tiny
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Figured. I had someone look at it. He says that it is the transfer-case. Which I can see it being that bit the dude was a little sketchy. There is play between the axle and transfer-case.
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Monday, June 8th, 2020 AT 10:55 AM
Tiny
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Where is it leaking?

Can you post some pictures for me to see the leak?

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Monday, June 8th, 2020 AT 12:20 PM
Tiny
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I am starting to hear a tick in the engine bay.
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Monday, June 8th, 2020 AT 7:09 PM
Tiny
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This is the transmission pil I was talking about.
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Monday, June 8th, 2020 AT 7:11 PM
Tiny
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This is the oil I was talking about.
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Monday, June 8th, 2020 AT 7:12 PM
Tiny
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The oil leak is on the driver's side by the oil filter. Look up and see if it is coming down from the top.

Go to the top of the motor and see if you can see if it is leaking from the valve cover.

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Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 AT 2:19 AM
Tiny
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Not from anywhere I can see.
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 AT 5:50 AM
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You will need to clean off the motor both top and bottom of all oil.

Then get an oil dye at a parts store and add it to the oil.

Run the car a few days and then check for the leak. Use a bright LED light to find the source of the leak.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-is-leaking-oil

Roy
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 AT 5:56 AM
Tiny
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Alright appreciate it. And as far as the engine sound it doesn't sound like a lifter tick to you? I'm eventually going to take it in but it's my daily and I'm trying to save up as much as possible.
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 AT 6:11 AM
Tiny
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Yes, it does.

I am only supposed to deal with one issue per question. These are the site rules.

If you want to start a brand new question from the beginning, I will be glad to help you with the noise.

Roy
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 AT 7:24 AM

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