Q: Hi Scott. I have a 2013 Ram 2500 with 70000 miles on it now. I took it to the dealer with 50000k on it with a front pinion seal le

asked by on March 13, 2017

Hi. I had my front pinion seal replaced at 50000miles under warranty. Between 60000 and 65000 it was replaced two more times under warranty. Sins the beginning I told the dealer that my trans slam hard into 2nd gear when going up hill at slow speed and also gearing down when the exhaust brake is engaged. It's 10 times worse when towing my gooseneck trailer almost feel like it want to rip the driveshaft off and it's always normal driving speed. They keep replacing the seal and tell me that the trans is fine!!!! Now at 70000miles the front pinion seal leak badly again and the rear pinion seal is now also leaking badly!!!! This will still be covered under warranty but what could the real problem be!!!! I need to get informed sins I think this is a way bigger problem than just seals before I take it back to the dealer again.

Thanks for your time!

My car has 70000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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