I have a 1993 Dodge Spirit and there is transmission fluid in radiator, What does that mean? See rest below.?

Question

I changed the radiator once and the same thing happened. I know there is a transmission line that runs through the radiator to cool the fluid, but what are the chances of both radiators having a leak there?

Any information would be a great help. Thanks in advance to all that answer.

Answer 1

If it's a new radiator, it's unlikely but could happen. Other than that, there is no way that this could happen unless a vaccum control module on the transmission is leaking and there is a blown head gasket on the car. The odds of this are just as slim. Does this car have a vaccum modulator on it? Is it running right? It sounds like you have a sticky valve in the valve body of the transmission and it's putting so much pressure through the cooling lines that it's damaging the radiator. Get your car in the shop. I would suggest replacing the valve body in the transmission. If it is generating this much pressure, the front pump seal will blow soon. Sorry for your troubles. Good luck.

Answer 2

Quit using your car at once,,, your transmission cooling coil in your radiator is leaking,, which means you could have coolant and water in your automatic transmission, and cause considerable damage, you need to have this checked out by a reliable technician ,, I don't recommend driving the car again until you check the transmission fluid, if it is creamy pink color , do not drive,, if it is a clear red color its probably safe to drive to a repair shop !!!!

Answer 3

there are only two possible ways that transmission fluid can end up in your radiator, and the idea that both radiators are bad is highly unlikely.( but not impossible )

you should be able to figure out the other one.

lock your car when you get out of it . dont loan it to anyone.

drain and flush your radiator , then check it out again, after you keep it locked for awhile.

Answer 4

You probobly have a problem with the transmission cooling lines.