Check the transmission vent hose that runs up near the battery. It looks like a vacuum hose and is clipped to one of the hold down bolts. Make sure that it is there and that it is not crimped or plugged. Next, try to find the source of the leak. You may have to clean things up and top off the tranny to find the leak. Run the car at Idle for about 10 minutes to while looking for the leak. Then shift it through the gear ranges a few times and check again. If it looks OK, then take it for a short trip, then longer and eventually to highway speeds to get it hot. If fluid comes out the vent hose the tranny is overfull or over heating. In any case, let us know where itâ??s coming from and if the OD or check engine light on or flashes.
A few CD4E (design) problems that will cause leaks;
Fluid overheating from no TC lock up at hwy speeds.
TC and case damage due to excessive line pressure (line pressure runaway).
Fluid overheats due to cooler flow cut off.
Good luck
jeff
