Q: Just had freeze plugs replaced.still leaks now looks oily. Transmission slipping at 10-20mph now

asked by on June 14, 2016

After I had my freeze plugs replaced my jeep is leaking again. The leak is oily and my transmission is slipping between 10 and 20 mph

My car has 204000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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