TRANSMISSION PROBLEM HELP!

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Apr 4, 2013 | 12:24 PM

Codycjsmth97-7.3

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TRANSMISSION PROBLEM HELP!

My transmission fluid is GONE(very very low). Had been dripping a little in recent months, nothing major, just a drip on bottom of pan every now and then and still read full on dipstick. A few days ago a large leak occurred when i pulled out of the drive (steady drip). Still read full at end of day, shifted a little slow. Been shifting slow all week and read full ( been checking every time i drive) until this morning, read very very low ( fortunately its straight shot to my school and speed limit is only 25...still scared to drive with tranny like this though). Going to get fluid before i drive again, just to home or a shop, any ideas on what an exact problem is so shop doesnt bull**** me (people who've had tranny serviced or any problem like this would be a great help) Sorry for such long post i just am not familiar with transmissions at all. Thank you for your time

Apr 4, 2013 | 12:37 PM

Talyn

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Trans cooler has some seals that like to leak, that would most likely be your issue.

Start with that and start with checking the pan seal.

Apr 4, 2013 | 12:39 PM

garydmundy

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From: Banner WY Pop 42, yes 42

What part of the transmission is the leak coming from? For example, is the transmission fluid coming from the front , back, or side of the transmission? Is it draining from the inspection plate?