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#856493 01/29/04 01:50 AM
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I bought my car almost a month ago. It's had its Washer fluid resivouir and motor replaced and at that time I had the hoses flushed and cleaned out. Since then, a puddle of red/pink fluid (transmission fluid) has been making leaking enough to cause a puddle to form, but the amount of fluid left is still too much where I can add any. Could this just be because of the -20° weather with a cracked hose, or could it be from the dealer? and, can I fix it myself if it just requires replacing a hose?


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#856494 01/29/04 01:55 AM
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Check the transmission gasket for leaks.
Make sure all bolts on it are tightened to 18 foot pound I believe it is.



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Also check you power steering res. We use ATF there too, so it might be that instead of the tranny. If not the res, it could be a line going to the rack-n-pinion.

Which side of the car is the puddle forming?


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Not too far from the washer bottle are the lines and hoses for the Tranny cooler - if you have an ATX. Maybe they are loose/damaged?


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