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Old 09-16-06, 10:13 AM
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Default Tranny fluid on top of Transmission

I have a 1996 ES300

-Its leaking tranny fluid, its not overfilled, every 2 to 3 weeks i have to add a quart.
-I've taken out the air box and all the tranny fluid is on top of the tranny like a pool, literally.
-I've checked all the basics, pan, axle seals, hoses.......
-Maybe im not looking at the right hoses? Thats my only guess where the oil would just end up on top of the tranny.

Any help would be appreciated
Old 09-18-06, 01:37 PM
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Try the Transmission Pan Gasket. I don't really notice a significant drop in my ATF level, but my dealership says mine's leaking. Maybe you have the same issue?
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There's a gasket somewhere.
Check the seal between the transmission & differential.
Old 10-14-06, 08:14 AM
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I found it and fixed it.
If you follow the ground wire fromt he battery it goes to a bolt near the head but still on the tranny. That bolt is one of many that holds a top pan, which has a gasket. I siciloned the gasket and changed to a 2 gauge ground (pretty big). Everything is back to normal, plus changing the ground was a great idea while i was at it (barely any dimming, starts clea,....).
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