2008 Chrysler Town and Country: RPMs change, but speed doesn't

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Every so often, my 2008 Chrysler Town and Country feels like it holds back: the speed stays the same, but the RPMs go up. It makes a funny sound.

It will stop for a couple of days, but then, it happens again.

It has no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) for the transmission or engine. It has a big oil leak at the top of the engine.

I had Tranny looked at he said it was fine
– Maureen Lindkvist
Nov 4 '16 at 17:08 — Maureen Lindkvist, Nov 4 '16 at 17:08
Did "he" see the van while it was having this issue?
– tlhIngan
Nov 4 '16 at 18:08 — tlhIngan, Nov 4 '16 at 18:08
No because it only does it once in a while
– Maureen Lindkvist
Nov 4 '16 at 20:08 — Maureen Lindkvist, Nov 4 '16 at 20:08

tlhIngan · Accepted Answer · 2016-11-04 18:07:25Z

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I would definitely address the oil leak first and foremost, but it sounds like your transmission is slipping.

answered Nov 4 '16 at 18:07

tlhIngan

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I only have until the 12th dor warrityTranny guy said it was fine ugh I am so upset I love this
– Maureen Lindkvist
Nov 4 '16 at 20:10
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Intermittent problems are frustrating because they never happen while the mechanic is looking at the car. Try to find a pattern for when it happens. When did it start exactly?
– tlhIngan
Nov 4 '16 at 20:18
I am just driving and it happens what speed I am going itbstays on thatbrpm go up then it goes away
– Maureen Lindkvist
Nov 4 '16 at 21:05
Does it happen soon after you start the car? After you've been driving for a while? Uphills? Downhills? Cold morning? Warm afternoon?
– tlhIngan
Nov 4 '16 at 21:19

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