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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 04:42 PM
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my 2000 leaked red fluid on driveway when I backed it out christmas day , first time, ambeit temp was in the low 30's dripping right in front of the rear end. Next day ambeit temp was in the mid 40's didn't leak. Help!
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Auto or Mn6??
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Red fluid is automatic transmission fluid from the tranny/differential area in the rear part of the car.
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Red fluid is automatic transmission fluid from the tranny/differential area in the rear part of the car.
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Auto or Mn6??
doesn't matter, they both ATF fluids.
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Originally Posted by dan gibson
my 2000 leaked red fluid on driveway when I backed it out christmas day , first time, ambeit temp was in the low 30's dripping right in front of the rear end. Next day ambeit temp was in the mid 40's didn't leak. Help!
You need to replace the output shaft seal in the tranny. The original seal material (brown colored) tends to get "hard" in cold weather, hence the fluid seep. If you do a search, there are plenty of threads on this.
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