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Old 04-17-2014, 08:10 PM
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Can leaking fluid cause a loss of first gear?
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Leaking itself won't but low fluid will cause irratic shifting. Fix the leak, fill with fluid and see if it's still present.
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What are the most common places for a leak. I know its a stupid question but I dont know anything about trans and I dont have first gear anymore.
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Either end or pan/gasket. Go under and look. If you can't find it, clean everything up then check periodically.
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By the way. What do you mean by irratic shifting?
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By the way. What do you mean by irratic shifting?
Anything that doesn't seem normal. Missing gears, delayed..etc. Start with the easy stuff and work your way up. How low was it? Noticeable puddles under the truck?
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It was bad when I checked but didnt really start leaking untill I put more in.
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Good, you should buy my used one.
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Good, you should buy my used one.
Yea? How much and where ya live?
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With converter and all 400. Just had it rebuilt about 4 months ago. Works great.
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