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What happens when coolant leaks into transmission?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 10/25/2022

When coolant and or water gets introduced to an automatic transmission. It can and will cause failure. The material "clutches and bands" use as friction are attached by a water soluble glue. The glue dissolves and the transmission will no longer go into gear. It may happen fast are slowly over time.

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∙ 14y ago

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What happens if radiator hoses burst?

The coolant leaks out.

What happens if the heater core breaks?

It leaks coolant.

When coolant leaks into transmission is the transmission ruined?

not always, but most times, yes. it will ruin the trans fluid pump.

What to do when coolant leaks into transmission?

Don't drive it! Have it towed to a garage that can flush the system, replace the radiator and hope that the transmission is not damaged.

What happens when Transmission fluid leaks into the radiator?

You replace the radiator

You changed the transmission fluid but it still leaks?

Where is it leaking from? Could be front or rear seal or coolant lines Did you change gasket when you changed fluid?

How to test expedition coolant system leaks?

How To Find & Fix Coolant Leaks http://www.aa1car.com/library/coolant_leaks.htm

What is the cause of overheating if there are no leaks in the radiator no leaks in the hoses but the coolant spews up from the tank where the coolant is poured into?

Probably the thermostat is sticking.

How do you change transmission coolant lines on 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan?

First undo them at the radiator, then follow them to the transmission and remove there. After fitting new ones,check for leaks then fill trans fluid to required level.

Is transmission fluid the same as coolant?

No. Transmission fluid lubricates the transmission. Coolant is used by the radiator to cool the engine.

Coolant leak from transmission Honda?

Coolant should not be leaking from your transmission the only fluid in your transmission is transmission fluid. A faulty transmission seal can allow transmission fluid to leak out.

Does the coolant sensor need to be replaced if there are no leaks and the coolant level is fine?

Only if the sensor is malfunctioning.

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