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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 12:11 AM
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I had the dealer flush my transmission yesterday. Tonight when I backed the car out, there was tranny fluid on the garage floor. There was more than a few drops, probably 6 oz or so. Does the tranny have an overflow for excess fluid or do I have a transmission leak?

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Originally Posted by RedRider98
I had the dealer flush my transmission yesterday. Tonight when I backed the car out, there was tranny fluid on the garage floor. There was more than a few drops, probably 6 oz or so. Does the tranny have an overflow for excess fluid or do I have a transmission leak?

Bryan

Thats a lot ...... probably less than you think cause it spreads and looks like alot.

But obviously you should take it back right away and then let us know what happens


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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 01:28 AM
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The fluid is underneath the front of the car. After closer inspection, I think it is coolant from the overflow tank, not tranny fluid. I feel stupid....
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The fluid is underneath the front of the car. After closer inspection, I think it is coolant from the overflow tank, not tranny fluid. I feel stupid....
It happens. Don't worry about it!
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 07:33 AM
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stay with it . some flushers hook up at tranny cooler lines they are part of radiator . if you had no leaks before they may have disturbed something.
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