Where does transmission fluid leak in rear wheel drive car?
Leaking output shaft seals is a very common leak point. If you have a transmission fluid leak at the output shaft seal you will see evidence of fluid leaks where your CV axle exits your transmission or where the driveshaft exits the transmission on a rear wheel drive vehicle.
What causes a transmission pan to leak fluid?
This is because while driving, the pan of your transmission is susceptible to damage from all the loose rocks and debris on the road. If the pan gets a small puncture or there are loose drain plugs or bolts, then a leak can occur. If a big rock or other object were to damage the pan, the transmission will lose fluid quickly.
What happens if you lose your transmission fluid?
If a leak develops in your transmission system causing you to lose transmission fluid and you continue driving with low fluid levels you can permanently damage your car’s transmission leading to costly repairs, rebuilds or replacements depending on the amount of damage.
How much does it cost to repair a transmission fluid leak?
If you have fluid leaking from your transmission, the typical cost to repair the leak (without taking off the transmission) is between $150 and $200.
How do you fix transmission fluid leak?
If it is simply a small leak then try to go to the store and buy a bottle of stop leak. There are multiple brands, but try to get one that looks like it is a higher quality one. Lift up the hood of your car and locate the transmission fluid cap. On most cars it is a red cap attached to a dipstick.
How do you repair a transmission leak?
If there is a leak, you can easily repair this by purchasing a bottle of Stop Leak and pour it in using the transmission fluid dipstick. Add enough Stop Leak to replace the lost fluid. If there is a substantial amount of leakage going on, you can also opt to input a full bottle to stop the fluid leakage.
Why would transmission fluid be leaking?
One of the main causes of a transmission fluid leak is a gap in your transmission. This is hard to narrow down as it could be a space in a pan gasket, torque converter, fluid lines, the transmission pan, or the seals.
Why is my transmission leaking?
Common Causes of Transmission Leaks. Transmissions often leak from a loose pan, caused when bolts aren’t properly tightened after a filter is changed. Alternatively, drain plugs will leak when they aren’t adequately secured after changing or flushing the transmission fluid.