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Is engine coolant circulated through the transmission on a Aerostar 30L van?
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There is a very strong possibility you have a blown headgasket and you have antifreeze intruding into your oil The reason you are seeing water in your oil is because water pressure will normally be greater than the oil pressure and water (antifreeze) will intrude and contaminate the oil
No, it is not supposed to do that. However, like most auto trannies, it does send fluid to the oil cooler in the left-side tank of the radiator, then back again. That explains the two metal pipes attached there. If the radiator goes really, really bad (i.e. the oil cooler corrodes out) you could get mixing, which would be a very bad thing. If this has happened, be sure to have a radiator shop check for electrolysis, and have a transmission shop drain, service and check out the tranny FAST.
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What is a coolant?
a fluid that is circulated through a machineor other object in order to absorb thermal energy from it and thus control its temperature
What causes the Transmission fluid to be foamy and overflowing?
Coolant is getting into the ATF possibly through a hole in the oil cooler
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.
Why would transmission fluid blow out the trans axle vent tube?
This usually happens when it's been overfilled or has coolant entering the transmission through a leaky transmission cooler, if it is a vehicle that has the cooler inside the radiator.
I have a 1994 Ford Ranger XLT it always needs transmission fluid but I never have a pudle from it leaking. Also when i hit the gas white smoke comes from the tailpipe. What wrong with it?
The transmission fluid could be leaking into the engine coolant through the transmission cooler in the radiator. You should be able to see the transmission fluid in the engine coolant recovery tank. It will look like a oily film on top of the coolant. White smoke (steam) out of the exhaust indicates engine coolant is leaking into a cylinder.This can be a result of a blown cylinder head gasket or a cracked cylinder head. Have the engine coolant system pressure tested to detect the leak.
How do you stop antifreeze from getting in your transmission?
A/T have a fluid line that runs through the cooling radiator of your car. My best guess is this tube is cracked inside your radiator. The radiator will needs to be replaced. I am not sure, but I believe that automatic transmissions often use engine coolant for cooling, and I suspect that there is a leak in the transmission. Transmission fluid cooling radiators are separate from the engine radiator, and transmission fluid is pumped through them by a pump. They usually are not stock items, but have to be added on. You probably should take the vehicle to a transmission shop, and have them check it out. Coolant will dilute the transmission fluid, and possibly corrode the transmission parts.
The coolant starts to boil shortly after starting the engine. State the fault indicated and how you would diagnose the fault?
Coolant not being circulated through the radiator/radiator fan subsystem. Most probably the thermostat is malfunctioning. Two ways to test this fault: (1) Coolant accumulates in coolant reservoir. (2) Remove the thermostat and immerse in boiling water; if thermostat does not open, replace unit.
What is the transmission fluid capacity for a 1993 ford aerostar?
Automatic Transmission, Others Initial Fill..........3.0 quarts [2]Automatic Transmission, Total Fill2wd ..........9.8 quarts4wd ..........10.0 quartsManual Transmission, ..........5.5 pints[2]. With ENG at operating temperature, shift through all gears.Check fluid level in PARK and add fluid as needed.Hope This Helps.
What could cause oil in your coolant resivoir but no coolant in oil in a new engine in 2001 ford lightning?
Check your transmission fluid, The cooler that runs through the radiator may be leaking into the cooling system. If so, the radiator will need to be replaced, and possible transmission will need to be flushed as well. Good Luck!
How do you fix a 1998 GMC Sierra with a coolant leak you can't find if there also seems to be a reddish color in the reservior and you already checked the top hoses?
This would only make sense if you have an automatic transmission. What is probably going on is this; Your coolant flows through the radiator to cool down the motor. Your transmission fluid does the same. My guess is that you have a leak inside of your radiator, and the coolant and transmission fluid are mixing. This is a serious problem as your transmission is not cooling properly, and probably being damaged everytime that you drive the vehicle. I would suggest a new radiator.
Why won't coolant run through?
We need to know what the coolant won't run through.
Do radiators have two hoses?
Most have input and output hose do coolant can enter and circulate through radiator and then be returned to the engine. Automatic transmission also has 2 smaller lines running to and from the radiator to the transmission for cooling purposes
