transmission fluid in rad
 

hi all
i have noticed what looks like transmission fluid in my radiator and filler bottle ihave checked transmissionfluid leveland colourwhich areperfect what could this possibly be it is a grand voyager 1999 i am based in the uk any advice would be great
Many thanks
Dave

RE: transmission fluid in rad
 

leaking radiator

RE: transmission fluid in rad
 

thanks for that will the rad just need replacing or is it more complex than that

RE: transmission fluid in rad
 

Suggest replacing radiator since the tranny cooler is integral to the radiator. May need to flush cooling system. If there is water in the tranny fluid, the transmission fluid may need to be changed and the transmission flushed. If there is no water in the tranny fluid, everything else is probably OK.

If the transmission fluid hasn't been changed in 50,000-60,000 miles, this would be a good time to change the transmission fluid since you will be addiing fluid anyway to the transmission upon initial start-up to fill the fluid cooler part of the radiator when it is replaced. What ever you do, use the correct Chrysler transmission fluid (According to some literature I read, ATF + 4 is backward compatable with ATF+3) Do not use Dexron in most Chrysler 4-speed automatics unless you want to be looking for a rebuilt tranny.
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RE: transmission fluid in rad
 

+4 is the only thing u want to put in ne way =) Does the tranny fluid loow like a strawberry milk shake? if yes then u have water in it.

RE: transmission fluid in rad
 

thanks for that the trany fluid looks ok red but clear i will have a look at how much a rad will cost and compare it to my local garage cost to replace
Dave

RE: transmission fluid in rad
 

Are you absolutely sure its transmission fluid? The coolant in my '02 is red just like tranny fluid. When I had a leaky coolant line going back to my rear unit, the first thing I though it was when I saw the drips and spot, was leaking transmission fluid. Like Chrysler Tech said, if you get one in the other you should see a separation or the milkyness of the water/oil emulsion. Take some out of the radiator and check itjust to make sure.

RE: transmission fluid in rad
 

they did not put the red coolant untill 2000

RE: transmission fluid in rad
 

have checked the fluid in rad and it does look like a milkshake . I have also checked trany fluid on dipstick and that looks ok so i think it must just be getting into the rad not the other way around .Will look into changing the rad my self as i have got hold of the manual on cd but will have to think is it worth the hassle
Dave

RE: transmission fluid in rad
 

Radiator @ a place like Autozone will run between $200 and $300 depending on which radiator you end up buying/ordering. labor is going to depend on where you live and the flat rate manhours is budgeted for removal and replacement of radiator and accessories.
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