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That's exactly what I was thinking. I asked my mechanice TWICE already and he assured me that it looks like something kicked up from the ground and hit the pan. How much more should I bother him? He is a very good mechanic; my family and I have been using him for over 10 years.
I'd recommend changing out the filter screen inside the transmission while you're at it. It's what filters larger particles inside the fluid. Cheap part.
Im still trying to figure out what the heck was strong enough to cause a hole in a tranny pan.
Well, IIRC the pan is only made out of aluminum. I saw the pan; it had a hole in it about the size of a pea that went right through...it was obvious that it was something that kicked up from the ground and damaged the pan that way.
I don't know what the heck I hit but all is good with my car...been driving it for 3 days now and it drives/shifts good with no leaks.
However, they did overfill the tranny by probably a 1/2qt or so. When running (and hot) the fluid level is about 1" PAST the "full line" on the tranny dipstick...no good. I want the excess drained soon - will have it done tomorrow night.
BTW...the bill came to $465 w/tax and $60 for Amsoil ATF (that I supplied). 2hrs labor plus parts.