2000 Dodge Durango Have a Transmission leak

Tiny
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  • 2000 DODGE DURANGO
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 75,000 MILES
I took my car for a normal oil change this past week and suddenly the mechanic at WalMart informed me you have a massice transmission leak that is leaking into your transmission drip pan. I can't seem to find the leak. However, the tech stated that it's a big enough leak that it forms little dripplets off the transmission and falls into the drip pan. However, I had the car site for 2 days before taking it for an oil change and no signs of oil on our driveway. How can I fix the leak if we have one? ANd is it the tranny seal or what steps need to be done to verify this information? Truck shifts and drived perfect, only thing I notice is when you start out and drive slow it seems not to grab very fast, but then again I'm use to mor trorque and accerlaration from GMC Trucks and Vans.
Sunday, February 24th, 2008 AT 7:39 AM

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Tiny
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There are alot of seals and gaskets on a trans. Clean the trans off with carb or brake clean so that you can pinpoint where the leak is at. Also check the trans cooler lines for any leakage where they are rubber, sometimes the crimps leak
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Sunday, February 24th, 2008 AT 7:43 AM
Tiny
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What is a typical repair cost for a tranny leak. I checked the bottom today and no oil was dripping on the floor. In addition, if I type in the vin# can I find out if the recalls issued for this vehicle were fixed and completed
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Sunday, February 24th, 2008 AT 10:56 AM
Tiny
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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/mitchell1eautorepair-car-repair-manuals

Will have all TSB's and recalls for your truck
Cant give you an estimate without knowing what is leaking.... trans pan- under $100, front pump seal- several hundred could be anywhere in between
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Monday, February 25th, 2008 AT 7:28 AM
Tiny
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What may have happened was soomething called "morning sickness". If the transmission sits for a while the torque converter drains all of its fluid into the rest of the transmission, causing extensive pressure on solenoid sealing, valve body, and other internal electrical components. Take to a certified transmission shop, or dealer.
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Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 AT 7:50 PM

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