A couple of weeks ago, I was backed into in a parking lot, leaving considerable damage, so I had it repaired at a local car dealer. The car seemed fine after it was repaired, but I only drive about a mile a day to work and back. Anyway, a few days ago I went shopping and I noticed a problem when I slowed down, the car would halt for a sec then run fine, now it does this all the time. I thought it was the brakes, but it wasn't. I found out that the trans fluid was nearly empty. Now I have to go dispute this in the morning. So my question is, when a radiator is changed, does the transmission fluid have to be drained and changed also? Anything would help, thanks!
2007-03-01 12:14:48 · 7 answers · asked by Tom K 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The transmission lines run into the radiator to cool the fluid. Sounds like the dummies at the shop didn't add fluid to replace what was lost when they changed the radiator. Keep an eye on it. Good luck.
2007-03-01 12:19:37 · answer #1 · answered by mad_mav70 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The bottom of the radiator has a seperate tank which transmission fluid is circulated through to aid in cooling of the fluid. If the radiator is repaired or replaced the fluid could (would) be lost and have to be replaced. Another possibility is that the lines from the transmission to the radiator weren't properly tightened or that a line was damaged and not found at the time of the repair. It's doubtful that the fluid was nearly empty. Probably just a few quarts low.
2007-03-01 12:25:59 · answer #2 · answered by mustanger 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Someone didn't check the trans fluid when they changed the radiator. Who ever did the repair to the radiator is liable for the mistake. If your trans. is ruined, ring their necks for a new transmission. The fluid does not necessarily need to be changed unless the trans. pan was damaged in the accident. The fluid should have been checked on the spot as the trans. lines were both disconnected for thr replacement of the radiater. A fitting on the trans. lines connected to the radiator may have been loose also.
2007-03-01 12:47:34 · answer #3 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,and it doesn't have to be drained,all out but when the radiator is changed out on any car that's automatic,you have to refill the fluid back to the full level on it,other wise it will be low,so maybe the forgot to do this,if i was you id let them know about it,and keep an eye on it,this could cause you problems later on ,with the transmission in it,good luck,i hope this help,s.
2007-03-01 12:25:20 · answer #4 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doen't have to be drained or changed havin said that when the lines were disconect the fluid could have ran out refill before you drive anymore or it will burn the trans up good luck
2007-03-01 12:29:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your car is a standard it wont have tranny cooler lines but if it is automatic it will have them. you dont have to flush out fluids but the lines may be damaged.
2007-03-01 12:36:28 · answer #6 · answered by mish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no,not as long as the tank on the radiator that holds the tranny fluid doesnt get a hole in it,where anti-freeze and tranny fluid can mix.
2007-03-01 12:21:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋