2003 Ram 1500 transmission fluid leak?

[Alex_2003-1500]

Hello all, I just recently purchased my first truck, a 2003 Ram 1500 2wd. I noticed this morning that there was a stain underneath the truck and that the seal where the transmission attaches to the driveshaft was wet with fluid. I'm pretty sure it's transmission fluid, and if it is, how serious is the issue? Is it something that could be fixed with something like K&W TRANS-X fluid or would i need to replace the seal? Or is it something more serious? any advice is appreciated. Thanks

 

[Recoil]

Personally I would replace the seal and not add any sort of additive to the transmission fluid.

 

[HemiLonestar]

Sounds like your output seal is weeping. Easy fix.

 

[kevkev]

I replaced mine three times. Apparently, the tailshaft bushing was a little loose enough by 1/1000th of an inch to keep toasting my seals. New bushing-$9, new seal, $40.Mopar