[jpfromla]

Just learned that our brand spanking new EcoDiesel is leaking transmission fluid..This truck has 250 miles, has never towed anything and is bleeding fluid. The dealer is puzzled..asked that I drive it home and bring back next week when they will take a closer look. Of course this a major inconvenience and could be a big issue as it's drive train related and must be corrected. Thoughts or suggestions?..a worried Ram owner

 

[rossn2]

It's leaking before delivery???? Don't take it from the dealer...

 

[L.O.A.]

It's leaking before delivery???? Don't take it from the dealer...

What he said, seriously.

Inspect the whole vehicle and make sure there aren't any other issues or anything questionable.

 

[jpfromla]

What he said, seriously.

Inspect the whole vehicle and make sure there aren't any other issues or anything questionable.

'Have already taken delivery..Guess i should have looked underneath before closing the deal. But now everything else looks ok, as far as my untrained eye can tell..'Have appointment early Monday w/ dealer. Hope they have a remedy and soon.

 

[mattyj724]

you should have not driven it home. your factory warranty cover a rental car. ITS LEAKING TRANMISSION fluid and they want you to drive it??? some people!!!

 

[Accused]

'Have already taken delivery..Guess i should have looked underneath before closing the deal. But now everything else looks ok, as far as my untrained eye can tell..'Have appointment early Monday w/ dealer. Hope they have a remedy and soon.

Are we talking a slow leak that dribbles or were you coming out to puddles/noticeable drainage?

If its just surface dribbles you'll be fine until they can take her in for a fix, were talking marginal leakage here... But yea anything worse and it becomes riskier...