small trans leak should i worry?
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small trans leak should i worry?
I have a new to me 99(a4) with 123k miles lately ive noticed a few drops of red fluid (looks like tranny fluid) under the center of the car kinda around the pan . Ive seen maybe 2-4 drops a day (sometimes none) for a week now but it only drips after cool down not while driving or even at idle. The trans acts normally no slipping, clunking, hesitation etc. I put a little cardboard under the car and notice the drops make a square pattern(if that help). Should I be worried. I want some opinions before making an apointment to the shop. thanks To those who chime in
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I have a new to me 99(a4) with 123k miles lately ive noticed a few drops of red fluid (looks like tranny fluid) under the center of the car kinda around the pan . Ive seen maybe 2-4 drops a day (sometimes none) for a week now but it only drips after cool down not while driving or even at idle. The trans acts normally no slipping, clunking, hesitation etc. I put a little cardboard under the car and notice the drops make a square pattern(if that help). Should I be worried. I want some opinions before making an apointment to the shop. thanks To those who chime in
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How do you know it isn't leaking while driving? It most likely is when under pressure. I had similar problem with my 87. Fluid gathers around edge of pan and drips when parked. I would at least get it looked at. Maybe just a gasket.
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