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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 11:46 AM
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I found a puddle of oil/fluid on my driveway this morning and noticed that my transmission pan and the whole area is covered with oil/fluid. Does anybody know what the problem might be? She's got 150,000 miles and transmission rebuilt 50,000 miles ago.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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Is it transmission fluid or engine oil?
 
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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I'm not sure, but it was a dark colored black or brown liquid.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 10:56 PM
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You have to figure out which. Check your fluid levels. If it's engine oil, it could be the rear main seal.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 09:16 AM
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It looks to be transmission fluid that is leaking. I guess I should go ahead and call a tranny company?
 
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 04:11 PM
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Tranny fluid should be red - what does yours look like on the dipstick?
 
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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I went ahead and took it in this morning and turns out I had a bad gasket somewhere. They are going to fix it for $100. Should have it back tonight.
 
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