Transmission fluid is showing up in radiator,looking to fill up found red fluid instead of water.
Gallon put in Transmission two days ago.
Where do I look for leak?
The radiator. An internal leak in the radiator allows transmission fluid to enter the cooling system.
Radiator Replacement
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Remove air inlet resonator.
- Remove coolant system to reserve tank hose.
- Disconnect fans electrical connector.
- Remove coolant recovery system tank retaining screw from upper radiator crossmember.
- Disconnect upper radiator mounting screws from crossmember, then disconnect engine block heater wire if equipped.
- Remove upper radiator crossmember.
- Remove air cleaner assembly.
- Disconnect and plug automatic transaxle lines from transaxle.
- Remove hose clamps and hoses from radiator.
- Remove air conditioning condenser attaching screws located at front of radiator, if equipped. Do not discharge air conditioning system.
- Remove radiator from engine compartment by lifting upward.
- Reverse procedure to install.