Red fluid leaking from the bottom of my car?

Tiny
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2002 Dodge Caravan Engine Size unknown Front Wheel Drive Automatic 101000 miles

I have red fluid leaking from the bottom of my car. I was driving fine last night, but this morning is was leaking. Can I fix this myself? No money! Christmas time!
Saturday, December 15th, 2007 AT 11:29 AM

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Tiny
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Red looking color equals to a transmission leak-could be pan gasket, check it out if so tighten it up and see what happens.
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Saturday, December 15th, 2007 AT 11:39 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Yep, it could be the pan gasket which is common, here is how to change the gasket out. You might as well do a service, Here is a generic guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

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Thursday, October 17th, 2024 AT 5:41 PM

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