I think I am leaking ATF? What to do?
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I think I am leaking ATF? What to do?
So I was about to drop the pan and all and do a ATF change and I noticed some thing I wanted to get a second opinion on.
So when I go underneath I notice some leaking fluid on the bottom of the tranny? I assume its tranny fluid. Anyone have any idea how bad it is or is it nothing? http://ahsan.fotopic.net/p4710990.html
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Another question, I have read on this forum that IF there is a leak changing over to a syntheric tranny fluid will worsen the leak. So should I NOT go to synthetic in this case?
So when I go underneath I notice some leaking fluid on the bottom of the tranny? I assume its tranny fluid. Anyone have any idea how bad it is or is it nothing? http://ahsan.fotopic.net/p4710990.html
http://ahsan.fotopic.net/p4710991.html
http://ahsan.fotopic.net/p4710992.html
http://ahsan.fotopic.net/p4710994.html
Another question, I have read on this forum that IF there is a leak changing over to a syntheric tranny fluid will worsen the leak. So should I NOT go to synthetic in this case?
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Looks like minor seepage from the photos. I assume it's not dripping and the fluid level is full.
How many miles are on the car and has the transmission been serviced before now?
I assume the vehicle is still under the 5 yr 60K powertrain warranty, so you may want to have your local dealer inspect the leak before doing anything.
Synthetics won't "worsen" the leak, but switching now will give the dealer a reason to shift the blame to you.
I recommend you have the dealer examine, diagnose and document the leak before making your decision.
How many miles are on the car and has the transmission been serviced before now?
I assume the vehicle is still under the 5 yr 60K powertrain warranty, so you may want to have your local dealer inspect the leak before doing anything.
Synthetics won't "worsen" the leak, but switching now will give the dealer a reason to shift the blame to you.
I recommend you have the dealer examine, diagnose and document the leak before making your decision.
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Originally Posted by talkinghorse
Looks like minor seepage from the photos. I assume it's not dripping and the fluid level is full.
How many miles are on the car and has the transmission been serviced before now?
I assume the vehicle is still under the 5 yr 60K powertrain warranty, so you may want to have your local dealer inspect the leak before doing anything.
Synthetics won't "worsen" the leak, but switching now will give the dealer a reason to shift the blame to you.
I recommend you have the dealer examine, diagnose and document the leak before making your decision.
How many miles are on the car and has the transmission been serviced before now?
I assume the vehicle is still under the 5 yr 60K powertrain warranty, so you may want to have your local dealer inspect the leak before doing anything.
Synthetics won't "worsen" the leak, but switching now will give the dealer a reason to shift the blame to you.
I recommend you have the dealer examine, diagnose and document the leak before making your decision.
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Originally Posted by PTP
Actually the warranty has expired, its a '98 with aobut 66K on it. Ya its not dripping and the fluid level is full. I am thinking it could be a faulty gasket which would be a pain to replace...so I donno if I should worry too much about it?
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