wrxz24 Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Hi guys, 2012 crew awd 21,000 miles. I discovered a leak under the car today during an oil change. It is coming from the front drivers side directly next to the oil pan. Any ideas? I kind of want to informed before calling the dealer. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtsr Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 First things first!!!!!!!!! What color is the leaking fluid? If it's clear non oily does it past a taste test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxz24 Posted March 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 No it's black. Looks like oil but it isn't coming from the oil pan. It is next to it. Transfer case perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtsr Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Possibly your right about transfer case. Have you checked the top of engine for oil? Oil filter case leak or poor install of fresh oil during change with oil sitting and becoming contaminated!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxz24 Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 The oil is coming from the drivers side. I use a funnel so it isn't from that. Is the transfer case anywhere near the other pan opposite the engine oil pan? Not sure what that pan is...transmission? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtsr Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Yes the tranny is on the drivers side,not sure with regards to 4wd bits and pieces. Dealer visit time??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxz24 Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Took it to the dealer. It was a leaky pcv valve. They were going to charge 160 to fix but it was a bad design so they will take care of it. My wife took it in, I would have ripped them a new one if they attempted to charge me 160 to replace a faulty part. Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtsr Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Glad to see a resolution,some dealers are notorious for quick grab when the problem is a warranty item-especially with women. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxz24 Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 That is true. I guess the valve and hose needs to be replaced. They also did a reflash to fix the transmission clunk. The DJ shifts better now. My wife stood her ground and kept asking them about the part going bad so soon and that it wasn't normal for a car that's only a little over a year old. But yeah, they like to take advantage of women. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burgandy25 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 wow they were seriously going to charge you for something covered under warranty? And then have the nerve to say that they are going to do you a favor and not charge you? wow, how DodgeCares gets in here and give you a number to call. I would complain because they are trying to take advantage and lie to you and try to pull one over on a women. ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Official Dodge Support DodgeCares Posted March 13, 2013 Official Dodge Support Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 You can certainly contact the Chrysler Assistance Center if you feel something inappropriate was done by the dealer. Numbers below. 800-992-1997 United States 800-465-2001 Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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