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I have a 2012 dodge caliber, i was driving and got stuck ...


I have a 2012 dodge caliber, i was driving and got stuck on ice, i tried to get my vehicle out of the slippery patch and my serpentine belt broke, my oil started leaking along with my power steering fluid and i lost reverse in my ...

I have a 2012 dodge caliber, i was driving and got stuck on ice, i tried to get my vehicle out of the slippery patch and my serpentine belt broke, my oil started leaking along with my power steering fluid and i lost reverse in my vehicle, what happened and how do i fix this on my own, as i have my own experience, but for particularly for my vehicle because i just bought it about a year ago Mechanic's Assistant: Is the power loss consistent, or does it fluctuate? I could drive the vehicle forward, although i shouldn’t drive it i had to get it in my driveway, it will drive forward but it will not reserve when i try it will just stall and jump out of reverse constantly Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Caliber yourself? What have you tried so far? Yes i am, i haven’t tried anything yet because i’m not familiar with the vehicle, but my serpentine belt snapped apart and my oil and power steering fluid was dripping out like crazy Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? Yes, i’m so quite familiar with the car so i will need the mechanic to explain how to fix this step by step for me please if possible not quite familiar with the car is what i meant to say

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Automotive Expert
Is your transmission fluid full?

i have a standardi have a 2011 dodge caliber stick shifti have a stick shiftno i can’t switch to a phone callis there anyway you can help me thru text
Automotive Expert
Sorry for the delay. You have to start with replacing your serpentine belt and adding power steering fluid. Also check where the oil leak is coming from and your water pump.

okay sorry for delay but do you think after i get the serpentine belt on my reserve will come back?
Automotive Expert
You might have to add gearbox fluid it’s hard to do. But any mechanic can do it. Just to lube it a bit.

okay and after i add gearbox fluid to the gearbox, will my reverse then work?
Automotive Expert
Will be happy to help.

no thank you i would like to get this done on my own only asking for advisei have extra hands to help me i just need to know that that is what will fix my reverse
Automotive Expert
I mean answering your questions sorry about that

okay so after i add fluid to the [gear box](/topics-gear-box-dodge/) will my reverse then work?or is my reverse not working because my serpentine belt is not in it?
Automotive Expert
It might be just the serpentine belt.

okay so after the new serpentine belt gets here i will be sure to get back to you after i replace that and if my reverse is still not working i will be back with questions
Automotive Expert
Ok no problem.
Automotive Expert
Let me know if I can assist with anything else.

can you assist me with more
Automotive Expert
Hello again,Yes how can I help you?

i put the serpentine belt on, it worked out and it works fine. although i don't have reverse still, you said i will need gearbox grease but what would that be called for my 2011 dodge caliber5 speed
Automotive Expert
If it’s a stick shift it has a gear box. Sometimes if you put your gear in first or second then try reverse.Can you shift to reverse?

when i try it grinds yes i could put it in reverse but it continues to grind and won't back up
Automotive Expert
That’s the only I can think of is to lube it more. Because all your other gears are working fine.

all my other gears work perfect, but what kind of lube can i get ??
Automotive Expert
Gear box fluid sometimes it’s easy to add and sometimes you need a mechanic with a pump.

what about with my vehicle? tell me the truth will i be able to do it by myself without a pump for a 2011 dodge caliber 5 speednow transmission fluid is gearbox fluid? i don't have an automatic so why do i dohello
Automotive Expert
You’re probably gonna need a pump to put it in there it’s a special tool

what kind of tool I will get it right nowwhat kind of fluid lube tell meplease
Automotive Expert
Ask for gear box pump
Automotive Expert
Here’s a picture

what kind of lube and or oil do you use to pump ini need to know so i can buy it where can i get it what storeplease just send me a picture of what fluid you're talking about and i will buy it
Automotive Expert
Here it is

okay i got it but how do i put this in my gearbox
Automotive Expert
It’s usually right by the trans and engine under the car.

i'm going to have to physically go under the car
Automotive Expert
or lift it

yeah well i'm a bit old fashion, so i'm gonna jack it up and go under the carokay i see where it's located now what
Automotive Expert
Pump it in there

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