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Aug 19, 2014 | 11:26 PM

jspence105

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transmission fluid

Well folks I'm going through some transmission fluid. I just had to add a quart. I checked it 3500 miles ago and it was find. I've been towing my travel trailer all of that 3500 miles. I haven't noticed any leaks but I was low. I haven't noticed any other issues with it. How big of a concern is this? I still have 3000 miles to go on my trip

Aug 19, 2014 | 11:58 PM

The2003Excursion

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Sorry, but have to ask.

Were both done at the same temp?

Aug 20, 2014 | 12:43 AM

jspence105

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The engine was warm both times I checked

Aug 20, 2014 | 01:34 AM

Stewart_H

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Do you have a trans fluid temp gauge? If yes, check to make sure where you have the sensor screwed into the port on the side of the trans, isn't leaking fluid.

Stewart

Aug 20, 2014 | 06:06 AM

projectSHO89

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It's the transmission that has to be up to temp, not the engine. If the transmission was not at the same temperature for all checks, the readings will be different.

Either it's leaking or it isn't. If it's not visible, check inside the radiator as it's possible to leak into there.