my 97 chevy s-10 ex. cab is leaking some kind of red fluid that i find on the cement under the truck and i am not too sure where it could be leaking from but i would sure appreciate any help...thanks
2007-09-12 06:58:57 · 9 answers · asked by shelly2195 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
it is manual
2007-09-12 07:10:06 · update #1
Is it an auto transmission?
Anyhow, that's transmission fluid. If it's coming from farther back, it's definitely coming from the transmission (bad). If it's from farther forward, it MIGHT be from the power steering (not quite as bad).
Is your steering feeling kind of sluggish? If so, try topping off the power steering fluid (which in many cars IS transmission fluid, but confirm this first) with Valvoline ATF with seal conditioner. It worked like a charm on my 84 corolla when it had a power steering leak. I wouldn't count on that working for the transmission, though.
If it doesn't work, this could get expensive.
2007-09-12 07:06:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like trans or transfer case fluid if you have a 4WD. Most standard trans. use automatic fluid and even some of the transfer cases have been known to use it as well. If it's dripping off of the unit it should be easy to see where it's coming from.
2007-09-12 07:24:06 · answer #2 · answered by Deano 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
sounds like automatic transmission fluid. take it in for a fluid change and have them inspect the transmission for leaks before they change the fluid.
2007-09-12 08:52:37 · answer #3 · answered by frfiter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Transmission fluid(for automatic trannys) or power steering fluid(same stuff)
2007-09-12 07:06:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is Tranny Fluid, It Probably needs a new gasket and filter
2007-09-16 03:30:52 · answer #5 · answered by Dan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it could be power steering fluid.
2007-09-12 08:39:30 · answer #6 · answered by Agent Orange 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sounds like transmission fluid,try replacing the filter
2007-09-12 07:07:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
check your power steering fluid.
2007-09-12 09:23:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tranny fluid
2007-09-13 01:20:31 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋