2003 stratus leaking red oil

I've noticed over the past 2 weeks that a mysterious puddle of oil has been
forming on my driveway. Upon closer inspection, the oil is red in color so
it can't be from the crankcase I'm assuming.
The transmission fluid appears to be unaffected (from a fluid level
perspective).
It seems to be coming from the front, slightly to the left of center (closer
to the driver side).
I've noticed some oil film under the bumper and despite the front section
being very tighly packed, looks like there's a device behind the bumper that
appears to have oil on it. This device is to the slight left of the air
"vents" in the bumper (could also be where you put fog lights I'm assuming).
I'm guessing the only other device that uses red oil is the power steering
pump however the steering also appears to be unafected.
Any ideas on the source and how to trouble shoot it to narrow it down?
Thanks much!

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Torben

Welcome to the wonderfull world of dodge chrysler leaking transmission
fluid lines.

Look right at the crimp between the steel line and the rubber line and
observe the leaking stream of fluid that appears only under pressure.
My 96 intrepid is also a victime.
Get some nice brass compression fittings ie 3/8 inch with a nice 3/8
barb fit on the other side and steel (stainless) clamps and double
clamp the fittings once you have cut off the factory crimped lines.
Why do they put these leakers on all there cars I know not ...


Torben wrote:
> I've noticed over the past 2 weeks that a mysterious puddle of oil has been
> forming on my driveway. Upon closer inspection, the oil is red in color so
> it can't be from the crankcase I'm assuming.
> The transmission fluid appears to be unaffected (from a fluid level
> perspective).
> It seems to be coming from the front, slightly to the left of center (closer
> to the driver side).
> I've noticed some oil film under the bumper and despite the front section
> being very tighly packed, looks like there's a device behind the bumper that
> appears to have oil on it. This device is to the slight left of the air
> "vents" in the bumper (could also be where you put fog lights I'm assuming).
> I'm guessing the only other device that uses red oil is the power steering
> pump however the steering also appears to be unafected.
> Any ideas on the source and how to trouble shoot it to narrow it down?
> Thanks much!
>
> --
> Torben