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A lot of transmissions are cooled by running copper tubing from the trans to the bottom of the radiator and back to the trans oil pan. Depending on the age of the car and the condition of the system you could fix the problem by taking the car to a radiator shop and having them pressure check the system and solder any leaks found in the trans cooler system. Alternately, get a used radiator from a junk yard and replace your old one. The cooler lines are the only point that Transmission Fluid can get into the radiator water. UNLESS!! someone poured a pint of trans fluid into your radiator coolant bottle!!!! The first step in diagnosing this problem would be to drain and flush the coolant system, refill it and then in a few days check to see if you have the same problem.
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The transmission oil is milky in color and the oil continues to increase and the transmission slips?
You are getting water into the coolant. Most likely cause is a failed radiator/oil cooler. If the coolant level keeps reducing and transmission oil level keeps increasing then the above answer is correct.
In a 93 Olds Silhouette what would cause there to be oil in the water but no water in the oil?
if this vehicle is automatic,the most likely cause would be the transmission fluid cooler. it is a tank inside the radiator that cools the transmission fluid. if by any reason the tank leaks it would contaminate your water/coolant/antifreeze. answer a cracked head will allow oil into water jacket in head, going from there thru to radiator if it was a bad head gasket, u would have water in oil instead
What would happen if you have extra transmission oil?
There is no such thing as "transmission oil" there is only transmission fluid, but but over filling the reservoir could cause serious damage to your transmission..
Can water in the transmission cause it to leak?
Yes water cause leaking
What would cause oil in the radiator coolant?
blown head gasket....not good. Could b Transmission fluid because the transmission cooler is in the radiator-especially IF the water has a red tint 2 it,IF it has a automatic transmission.
Can motor oil put in transmission cause problems for engine?
no. This will cause problems in the transmition.
Can water cause a transmission to slip?
ofcourse
What is the cause of water in the transmission?
Failed oil to water cooler ( usually antifreeze from the radiator ) Water entering through a seal, Dipstick, axle seal, etc Drove into deep water and it came in through the vent.
Removing water from transmission fluid?
change the fluid after finding where the water comes from water will cause rust in the transmission if left in
What would cause water to be in the transmission of 98 Chevy pickup?
I can't see any reason for water to get in the transmission unless it went under water from a flood or crossing a stream. If engine coolant is getting into the transmission I would blame the transmission oil cooler in the radiator in which case the radiator would need replacement and the transmission flushed professionally. If the vehicle was driven with coolant mixed in with the transmission fluid you will probably have transmission failure before long.
What if you accidentally pour a quart of oil into the automatic transmission fluid?
Don't drive it, but have it towed to a reputable garage that can flush the transmission. Driving it with the oil may cause serious damage to the transmission.
Does diffusion in oil in water emulsion cause coalescence?
No it will not cause coalescence. Water separates from oil they do not mix or combine
