2001 Dodge ES AWD with 107,000 miles with a whine in the rear end. Took to mechanics who thought the rear drive shaft was out of balance and balanced it for $100. Problem still there. I checked levels in the 2 reservoirs in at the rear end and found the front one empty. Added 19 oz of ATF +4 fluid per Dodge manual in glove box and the noise went away. I checked out the AWD Function and it was not working do to no oil and burned out the unit. Dodge Dealer Cost to repair was $3,300, so repairs were not made. Maybe Salvage yard part will be used in the future.
The Shop did not know there were 2 reservoirs in the rear and only checked the back one! They weren't the only ones to miss it! 2 other shops serviced this vehicle and never looked at it. It is to be serviced every 22,500 miles with new oil. This was never done!
2001 Dodge ES AWD with 107,000 miles with a whine in the rear end. Took to mechanics who thought the rear drive shaft was out of balance and balanced it for $100. Problem still there. I checked levels in the 2 reservoirs in at the rear end and found the front one empty. Added 19 oz of ATF +4 fluid per Dodge manual in glove box and the noise went away. I checked out the AWD Function and it was not working do to no oil and burned out the unit. Dodge Dealer Cost to repair was $3,300, so repairs were not made. Maybe Salvage yard part will be used in the future.
The Shop did not know there were 2 reservoirs in the rear and only checked the back one! They weren't the only ones to miss it! 2 other shops serviced this vehicle and never looked at it. It is to be serviced every 22,500 miles with new oil. This was never done!
- heyray, Victor, IA, US