Transmission Oil Fluid Leak - Help Identifying Location

Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.

EViS

Member
Joined
Nov 11, 2020
Posts
35
Reaction score
12
Location
United Kingdom
Ram Year
2015
Engine
Hemi 5.7
My 2015 RAM 1500 Sport seems to have developed an oil leak around the transmission area. I can't quite pinpoint the origin of this fluid and whether it's a failed gasket between the transmission pan and housing, or whether this could be originating from higher up. Based upon the attached photos, could I please have some assistance from better trained eyes as to what could be the cause of this leak?
 

Attachments

  • RAM Transmission 001.jpg
    RAM Transmission 001.jpg
    162.3 KB · Views: 23
  • RAM Transmission 002.jpg
    RAM Transmission 002.jpg
    138.2 KB · Views: 23
  • RAM Transmission 003.jpg
    RAM Transmission 003.jpg
    151.1 KB · Views: 23
  • RAM Transmission 004.jpg
    RAM Transmission 004.jpg
    144.3 KB · Views: 23
  • RAM Transmission 005.jpg
    RAM Transmission 005.jpg
    122.3 KB · Views: 22
OP
OP
EViS

EViS

Member
Joined
Nov 11, 2020
Posts
35
Reaction score
12
Location
United Kingdom
Ram Year
2015
Engine
Hemi 5.7
Thanks for the reply, @Daw14. I've cleaned the area down today and will monitor over the coming weeks. Definitely not an overspill and the underside was bone dry last time I inspected the underside, a month ago.
 

Atcer2018

Senior Member
Military
Joined
Aug 10, 2019
Posts
1,458
Reaction score
2,381
Location
Virginia
Ram Year
2018
Engine
3.6
Thanks for the reply, @Daw14. I've cleaned the area down today and will monitor over the coming weeks. Definitely not an overspill and the underside was bone dry last time I inspected the underside, a month ago.

Do you have the 5.7 V8 or 3.6 V6 engine? I ask because the 3.6 has the oil filter housing/cooler in the valley of the engine between the cylinder banks. It’s known to leak and drain oil and or coolant down the back side of the engine onto the bell housing leaving an oily mess underneath the truck.
 
OP
OP
EViS

EViS

Member
Joined
Nov 11, 2020
Posts
35
Reaction score
12
Location
United Kingdom
Ram Year
2015
Engine
Hemi 5.7
Do you have the 5.7 V8 or 3.6 V6 engine? I ask because the 3.6 has the oil filter housing/cooler in the valley of the engine between the cylinder banks. It’s known to leak and drain oil and or coolant down the back side of the engine onto the bell housing leaving an oily mess underneath the truck.
That's a good bit of information to know, thanks! However, I have the 5.7 V8.
 

Wild one

Senior Member
Joined
Jan 17, 2016
Posts
16,837
Reaction score
32,319
Ram Year
14 Sport
Engine
5.7
Did you check the valve cover bolts,they can loosen overtime,might not be your issue,but probably worth checking them though
 
OP
OP
EViS

EViS

Member
Joined
Nov 11, 2020
Posts
35
Reaction score
12
Location
United Kingdom
Ram Year
2015
Engine
Hemi 5.7
Did you check the valve cover bolts,they can loosen overtime,might not be your issue,but probably worth checking them though
I did have to torque down the intake manifold bolts last year due to a small weep. However, I will now take a look at the valve cover bolts too. Do you happen to know what torque these should be at, in the event I do spot any leaks in this area?
 

Wild one

Senior Member
Joined
Jan 17, 2016
Posts
16,837
Reaction score
32,319
Ram Year
14 Sport
Engine
5.7
I just use a small 1/4" ratchet to snug them up,but i think they call for about 70 in-lbs / roughly 6 lb-ft.I don't really trust torque wrenches when the torque is that low,i trust my hand on a 1/4" ratchet more,lol
 
Top