Transmission Leaks
For cars 75,000 miles or over, the likelihood of a crack forming in the seals sorrounding your transmission is enhanced practicable. After the cracks construction, a slow leakage of the transmission fluid (chestnut or brown) Testament escape onto the ground. This eventually Testament author transmission malfunction thus vehicle malfunction. This How-to gives an overview of the options to establish these leaks.
Instructions
Determine the seriousness of the leak. The amount of fluid lost will determine the action you must take.*For minor leaks (a few drops in one area): This can be remedied quite easily. Go To pace 3.*For major leaks (more than a few drops in one area): You may try a bottle of stop-leak, but inevitably you will need to take your transmission in for service at a dealership or transmission repair/service center.3. *For minor leaks* Add stop-leak. Purchase a high-quality brand of transmission stop-leak (appropriate for your make and model). To add the contents, locate your transmission fluid dipstick (probably red) under the hood of your car. Pour the stop-leak directly down this tube. The viscosity of the stop-leak will be very thick, like molasses. Pour in just enough to replace the lost fluid. Use the dipstick to determine the correct level.
1. Finish whether you hold a leak. The most conspicuous indication to a leak is a puddle of liquid on the ground. Grounds your vehivle on a flat surface after running the engine until lukewarm. Provided you accept a leak, the transmission fluid Testament Blop onto the ground from either the front of the transmission or the back (the respective point of the seals). The transmission is generally located In relation to the front centre of the machine. Provided you stand by the Chauffeur's side door and peer underneath the motorcar, you Testament potential see the leak on the ground. The fluid is either a brown or red color, depending on your make and model (consult your owner's manual).2.
