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What is your problem if transmission fluid is going into the radiator?
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∙ 12y ago
It is common for the radaitor to have a built in trans cooler. The radaitor has most likely failed.
It is common for the radaitor to have a built in trans cooler. The radaitor has most likely failed.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt is common for the radaitor to have a built in trans cooler. The radaitor has most likely failed.
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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
How does trans fluid get into radiator?
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.
What would be draining red fluid below radiator?
Most likely it's automatic transmission fluid, check to two metal lines going into the bottom of the radiator to confirm this.
What would cause trans fluid to go into radiator on 03 neon?
A bad internal transmission cooler located inside the radiator. Fluid is pumped into it and you could have an exchange of fluids. If the transmission fluid looks like "pepto" (pink) you will being going for a rebuilt transmission. Antifreeze reacts with the clutch plates inside the transmission.
Why would Transmission fluid spray the driver side of the engine compartment?
If it is and automatic transmission....you probably have a damaged or loose hose going to the radiator.
Which fluid does a 2000 dodge ram use?
Fluid for what? Transmission, brake, power steering, oil, radiator? I am going to assume you are talking about A/T fluid. Use ATF+4.
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 is there a reddish substance with a low viscosity leaking out of your radiator?
It could be transmission fluid. Many transmissions are cooled by running a line through the radiator. Check for small tubes going into the radiator, if you only have the two large engine coolant lines, you don't have a transmission cooling line in the radiator.
Why would there be oil in your antifreeze you have a 1995 Chevy big block truck?
The most common reason would be a ruptured oil cooler in the radiator. Check to see if you have oil lines going to the radiator, if you do, you need a radiator. Also, don't forget to change the anti-freeze because it will be contaminated. Don't forget to check your transmission for contamination also, as transmission fluid also runs on the outer region of your radiator to cool the transmission fluid.
How do you change transmission cooler lines in a 2002 escort?
I would buy a set of flare nut wrenches. They have an open side to fit over the line so that you can get on the flare nut going into the transmission and radiator. Get a pan to catch the tranny fluid that is going to run out when you break the lines. There are 2 lines going into the tranny and 2 lines going into the radiator. Before you take the lines loose identify their position on the radiator and tranny with masking tape.
What causes the transmission in a 1993 Pontiac Bonneville to feel like it is not engaged during a quick takeoff from dead stop?
I had this problem with my 1994 Bonneville SE. would try checking the transmission fluid level(that was the problem with mine). If the transmission fluid level is where it's supposed to be then it could be that the transmission is going out or you may need to check the torque converter. I think that can also cause the problem.
What would cause transmission fluid to leak from a 1994 Dodge Intrepid making the hood smoke?
sounds like a leak in your transmission cooler lines. check the smaller hoses going to the radiator usually the bottom.
