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You will notice two lines going to your radiator from the transmission. One is a service line and one is a return line. The radiator has a transmission cooler built into it. If you have trans fluid in the radiator chances are the trans cooler is leaking. A little trans fluid in the radiator will not affect engine cooling BUT as soon as the pressure drops in that transmission you may very well have radiator coolant sucked into the tranmission and that will ruin a transmission in a hurry. You need to get this checked out as soon as possible.
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Chevy Suburban transmission fluid leaking into radiator?
the trans fluid on a auto trans goes through a tube in the radiator to cool the fluid if the tube has holes in it, it will leak trans fluid in to radiator. you need to replace radiator or have rebuilt.or you could put on a aux trans cooler and put plugs where the trans lines used to go.
The radiator has transmission fluid inside which should you change first the transmission fluid or the radiator fluid on your 97 ford explorer and also what is the torque spec and sequence.?
You need a new radiator if you have trans fluid in the radiator. Getting trans fluid in the radiator isn't such a big deal...just change the radiator.....the worrisome parts is getting coolant in the transmission. The radiator has a transmission cooler built in and it is separated with a wall of aluminum - the coolant and trans sides should never mix. First! You need to drain and remove the radiator and replace it with new fluid. If you got trans fluid in the radiator, it very likely means you got the inverse....coolant in the transmission. You also need to flush and drain the transmission. Also, you need to flush the transmission cooler lines out for any coolant. Coolant in the trans is often the death of a transmission. Make sure you use the right fluid in the trans. That vehicle takes Mercon V fluid - don't put anything else in there or you will have problems potentially.
Why antifreeze mixing with transmission fluid?
You have a failed radiator. Most vehicles have a trans cooler on the side of the radiator.
Will the radiator over flow make the transmission go up?
If you mean does the transmission fluid level rise, the usual problem is a leak in the trans cooler built in to the radiator. Depending on engine temperature fluid will transfer back and forth between the radiator fluid and the auto trans fluid changing the level and color of both.
Is it normal for water to be coming out of a leak in the cooling lines to the trans in a Lincoln town car?
no,their must be a leak inside your radiator where the trans lines are screwed in. The water in the radiator is to help keep trans fluid that passes thru radiator cool. should have no water coming out of trans lines.
Will the transmission fluid of the radiator be drained when you drain the fluid on the transmission?
Most of the ATF will remain in the trans cooler and lines unless you have the transmission force flushed by a trans shop.
What is the difference in radiators used in auto trans and manual trans?
Auto transmission radiator has a cooling chamber for transmission fluid to circulate
Does a 1997 Accord transmission line connect to the radiator?
== == If it is a automatic, there are cooling lines that run from the trans to the trans cooler, which is the lower part of the radiator. This allows the trans fluid to be cooled down and then sent back to the trans casing. The trans cooler is a miniature radiator, with fins that disperse the heat from the trans, to keep it running cool and happy. The trans fluid and the engine coolant don't mix, obviously. There is a line from the trans to the cooler, and another one that brings the cooled fluid back to the trans case. Don't disconnect this line while the engine is running, as it is under high pressure and will spray all over the place.
Can radiator leak trans. fluid?
if you have an automatic transmission there should be cooling lines going to the radiator to cool the transmission fluid the lines could be leaking or the tank could be leaking
Why are the inflow pipes at the bottom of the radiator?
the radiator is the same for automatic trans. and manuel trans. you dont use the inflow pipes ( transmission cooler ) for manuel trans. but two hoses r used if vehicle has auto. trans. to cool trans. fluid. it is ok to leave pipes open for manuel trans. as its not used
1998 Tahoe transmission fluid gets into the cooling system?
The transmission cooler is built into the radiator, and the tubes on the cooler are leaking Trans. fluid into the engine coolant. Need to replace radiator.
Why is 1995 Z28 LT1 leaking trans fluid from the front?
You have transmission fluid lines that go to the radiator/front for cooling you must have a leak there
