I'm not sure if i poured transmission fluid in the coolant section by mistake or if there is actually in problem. Is there a connection with the coolant and transmission sections to such an extent that the fluid from one can get in to the other, or are the two systems totally not connected and the only possible reason for transmission fluid being in the coolant bottle is that i poured it in? in any case can i flush out the transmission fluid from the the coolant section? if so how do i do this?
2006-11-15 08:38:12 · 8 answers · asked by paige 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You need a new radiator. The transmission fluid cooling tank is attached to the radiator and is leaking internally. Unless you did pour coolant into the wrong place. If your not sure drain the radiator and re fill it to see if that's what you did. Other than that yes the transmission cooling tank is connected to the radiator and can leak internally
2006-11-15 08:40:43 · answer #1 · answered by whtsthislif4 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Automatic transmissions are cooled by circulating the fluid through a heat exchanger in the car's radiator, usually in the bottom. The radiator coolant and the transmission fluid are totally isolated from one another. If you find transmission fluid in the coolant, this is usually a sign of an internal leak in the radiator and has the potential to cause some serious damage. You could flush the cooling system and refill it to check if transmission fluid is still leaking into it. Best to take it to a competent shop for this.
2006-11-15 08:43:53 · answer #2 · answered by Arthur O 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are coolant lines coming from your transmission to your radiator cool the transmission fluid. The transmission fluid line inside the radiator is leaking, allowing the transmission fluid, which is under high pressure, to leak into your radiator.
You need to replace the radiator ASAP. You will need to flush the cooling system when you have the radiator changed.
2006-11-15 08:50:17 · answer #3 · answered by Mad Jack 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, The Transmission fluid runs through a cooler inside the Radiator Tank. If it develops a leak, You will get Trans fluid in your Coolant. I suggest you get it fixed ASAP
2006-11-15 08:42:25 · answer #4 · answered by Gordon B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no connection between transmission and water coolant unless you have an oil cooler that means it must be automatic , to get rid of the fluid pour a degreasant about quarter pint ,into your rad run engine for a minute then drain completely ,even leave overnight to drain then refill woth water it will not do much harm if there is a small amount left, if it persists and builds up then you will have to change your rad . but at a guess i would say its what you poured in , a small amount will seem a lot when you try to get rid of it
2006-11-16 07:02:58 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't go changing your radiator and getting all shook up. If you put trans. fluid in your radiator you have done no great harm. If it is coming from the oil cooler then you have a problem FIRST thing, drain your radiator. Refill with plain water, start the engine and bring to operating temp. let it circulate for about 5 minutes. turn off engine, drain radiator, careful of hot water. Do this two more times then refill radiator, most of the trans. fluid should be gone. Watch and see if it returns, if so you need to go to a radiator shop. Don't go to a mechanic, they can't fix the problem.
Check your trans. oil level to make sure the level hasn't dropped and look for any signs of water in the fluid.
2006-11-15 09:46:45 · answer #6 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
its in your radiator,where the lines are hooked up to.somewhere the anti-freeze is mixing with the tranny oil.
2006-11-15 13:26:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES IT FOR SURE THE RAIDIATOR
2006-11-15 08:47:11 · answer #8 · answered by bodyman 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋