1996 Dodge Caravan Slips Like Neutral

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i have a 1996 dodge caravan with 200,000 miles v6 i was riding in it today and i kept mashing the gas and nothing happen but my rpms went up i stopped cut it off and restarted it and it went into gear like it should and i went on it did this twice had to repeat procedure and didnt do it anymore...everything sounds great no knocking or other noises just like im in neutral or something but it corrects itself when you restart the vehicle..what is wrong ??
Jan 25, 2007 at 8:31 PM
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Sounds like the tranny is slipping. These 3 speed trannys are not the greatest. Typically when you go in to fix the particular problem in there, it is a temporary solution as the rest of it is worn. If I owned one I would change the fluid and filter every 20,000 miles- take special fluid. If it turns out the tranny is the problem, replace it with a Jasper Transmission.
Jan 25, 2007 at 9:55 PM

Suggested Repair

Service the transmission with the correct special fluid and a new filter. If slipping continues, replace the worn three-speed transmission rather than relying on a partial repair.

Conversation Summary

A 1996 Dodge Caravan with a V6 and about 200,000 miles revved when the accelerator was pressed but did not move, as if it were in neutral. Restarting restored normal operation, and this happened twice with no unusual noises. The expert said the three-speed transmission was likely slipping and that repairing one internal problem would only be temporary because the unit is worn. They recommended regular fluid and filter changes with the special fluid, and a replacement transmission if the transmission is confirmed to be the cause.

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