PINK OR RED FLUID LEAKAGE
CONDITION(S)
- PINK OR RED FLUID LEAKS ON ENGINE PARTS
- LEAKS ARE UNDER CENTER OF VEHICLE IF REAR-WHEEL DRIVE AND UNDER FRONT OF VEHICLE IF FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE
- FLUID IS SLIPPERY AND ALSO GENERALLY CLEAR
- ON NEWER CARS FLUID IS SOMETIMES DARK GREEN
POTENTIAL CAUSE(S)
CHECK THESE FIRST:
1. FAULTY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FRONT OR REAR SEAL
Have transmission front or rear seal professionally replaced.2. FAULTY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PAN GASKET
Replace transmission pan gasket.CHECK THESE NEXT:
3. LEAKING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER LINES
Have transmission fluid cooler lines professionally tightened or replaced.4. HIGH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL; LEAKING FILLER TUBE OR AIR VALVE
Drain transmission fluid and fill with correct amount.CHECK THESE LAST:
5. LEAKING SPEEDOMETER CABLE SEAL
Have speedometer cable seal professionally replaced.6. DIPSTICK NOT SEATED OR FILLER TUBE LOOSE
Fully seat dipstick or have filler tube professionally repaired.