'97 Jeep Grand Cherokee Transmission issue
I have no knowledge of cars, so anyone
with suggestions please help!!
I have a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee,
Automatic, 2WD, with 23X,XXX miles
and was very reliable until one day I
realized the truck was having problems
shifting gears and the needle on the
RPM gauge was crazy up and down. I
assumed it was low on trans fluid. U
drove it to town bought fluid, put it in
and realized fluid was leaking under
neath. In result, I was broke down and
my soon-to-be mechanic brother found
the problem to be from a hose that
busted and replaced it. Well now, it has
been leaking fluid, and I'm not sure
where, still haven't found the spot. I
don't have the funds to take in to a
shop just yet but discovered if I keep
adding ATF, the truck will drive just fine
for a few miles. Even with added fluid,
RPM's are high at 3-4, at 45-55MPH.
And I realized while driving there is a
ton of smoke coming out of the
exhaust pipe. What could be the
problem, and where should me and my
bro look at under the truck for
answers? Or is the transmission about
to die altogether? Please, any
suggestions or answers greatly
appreciated!
- Ashley M.H.