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You need to get a tester at any auto supply store for 3-5 dollars. Dip in rad and it will tell you if fluid is good . If fluid is good, then there's no need to change it.
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How often to change transmission fluid in 2005 Cavalier?
You should change all trans fluid on any vehicle at least every 50,000 miles. Even less in some cases. Refer to your owners manual.
How often do you change the transmission fluid in a 2009 Mitsubishi lancer?
Every 30,000 miles. Cvt or manual are the same intervals
When checking the antifreeze there is oil in the radiator the transmission dipstick shows the same mixture what could cause this?
USALLY it's because the Transmission cooler that's located inside the RADIATOR HAS DEVELOPED A LEAK.The COOLING system & TRANSMISSION need 2 b FLUSHED after the RADIATOR is REPLACED -- OR BYPASS the RADIATOR TRANS cooler & put on an EXTERNAL cooler INFRONT of the existing Radiator. It sounds like the head gasket is leaking. I just had the same problem. It started with noticing just a thin layer of light brown foam when I removed the radiator cap. There was no foam or anything else wrong with the engine oil or trans fluid. My mechanic took a quick look at it and said to just keep an eye on it. I checked it every week with no change noticed, then sort of forgot about it for a month. When it started to shift a little rougher than usual, I checked the trans fluid again. This time the fluid was a nasty color of rusty brown and very opaque. Apparently it is not that uncommon to get a leak between the radiator coolant and either the engine oil or the trans fluid. Just speaking from my own experience, I believe it is more common to have the engine oil leak (bad head gasket or cracked head) in which case there will be obvious white/brown foam in the engine (on the oil cap) when it is checked. The trans fluid is under higher pressure than the radiator coolant so most of the flow is from the trans to the radiator, but as the system cools down, it can (and does) flow the other way. It just takes a little longer to notice the problem. Since radiator fluid can destroy an automatic transmission and trans fluid can destroy the seals in the radiator system it is very important to figure out what�s going on as quickly as possible...and NOT �just keep an eye on it�....won�t be going back to that shop. My van (a 94 Pontiac Transport) is in the shop now getting a new radiator (has two internal trans coolers inside of the radiator), and when that�s done I�m driving it directly to have all the trans fluid flushed. With any luck, it will start to shift smoother ...if not, it will have been a VERY expensive lesson. Hope this helps.
How do you change antifreeze in a 96 olds cutlass?
First, remove the radiator cap and start the engine.The engine should be warm enough for the thermostat to open. (The fluid can be seen to circulate once the thermostat opens), Be careful of the now hot fluid that it will not burn you. There is most likely a radiator plug at the bottom of the radiator but if not, remove the bottom radiator hose and allow the fluid to drain out. If you want to flush the system you could refill with plain water (close the drain plug) and allow to circulate for a few minutes then redrain. There are commercial products for flushing the system readily available. Once emptied (and flushed), close the plug or reattach the bottom hose and fill with the appropriate mix of antifreeze and water. Read on the antifreeze container for the dilution ratio for the desired low temperature protection.
Your auto transmission fluid is not red more brown but you are not having any shifting problems Should you change the fluid or leave it?
Change it - to avoid a potential future problem.
How often do you change radiator fluid for Honda accord?
I recommend every 75,000 miles.
What makes your radiator fluid change from green to pink?
You have a leaking transmission cooler, usually part of the radiator. The transmission fluid is mixing with the antifreeze turning it pink.
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.
Where does radiator fluid go?
Unless your radiator has a leak, the radiator fluid stays in the radiator.
What makes your radiator fluid change from green to brown?
Rust, most likely.
Which is better water or radiator fluid?
radiator fluid
How do you change the radiator fluid in 1999 grand prix gtp?
Remove plug or open petcock at the bottom or rear of the radiator or remove the lower radiator hose
What should you do about brown transmission fluid?
change it! though could be mixing with your radiator fluid (green+red=brown) not good
My 1990 Nissan maxima will not shift out of first and will not go into reverse plus the fluid looks like milk?
The transmission fluid cooled by routing it through the radiator. The fluid probably is a milky color because the radiator had failed internally allowing the coolant and transmission fluid to mix. Check the coolant and if looks milky change the radiator, coolant, and transmission fluid.
Where is the radiator drain plug on an 2003 Lincoln Town Car?
The radiator drain plug is located on the bottom of the radiator on the driver's side. This plug must be removed before attempting to change the radiator fluid.
How do you fix your car if it is leaking antifreeze and transmission fluid?
check your radiator hoses and change gaskets
How do you change antifreeze in a Mercedes?
To change the antifreeze on a Mercedes, locate the drain plug on the bottom of the radiator. Drain the fluid into a pan and refill it.
