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Crazy tranny problems, fluid pouring out around dipstick!

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Old 05-04-10, 07:27 PM
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Default Crazy tranny problems, fluid pouring out around dipstick!

A few nights ago my car stared to jump forward while I drive and it did the same thing this morning on my way to work. It feels like theres a huge delay when I press the gas pedal and all the sudden it jumps forward. So during lunch I checked my fluid level and it was empty. I did notice a pretty bad leak, but I didnt think it was that bad. So I buy some tranny fluid fill it up through the dip stick hole and a few secounds later it starts pouring out from somewhere around that area. Anyone ever have this same problem???
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maybe the pan dipstick and the tranny dipstick got disconnected or the oring used to seal it got lost? worth a shot
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The hesitation and lurching you're referring to is normal behavior for transmissions with low fluid levels. Did you pour in the right amount or is there a possibility that you overfilled it? I would take a look under the car. It is most likely that the transmission oil pan is damaged.
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Originally Posted by SerasLibre
The hesitation and lurching you're referring to is normal behavior for transmissions with low fluid levels. Did you pour in the right amount or is there a possibility that you overfilled it? I would take a look under the car. It is most likely that the transmission oil pan is damaged.
Ill check the pan in a few min. My car is pretty low and im sure my wife rubbed the car on something...
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just checked the pan. no dents or anything... I found where its leaking though... Looks like its leaking from between the dipsticks.
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