Milky Transmission Fluid
08-04-2013, 02:26 PM
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Milky Transmission Fluid
So...I noticed while changing my transmission fluid, the old fluid was milky looking. It reminded me of strawberry milk. Does this mean I need to replace the radiator? Any help is greatly appreciated.
08-04-2013, 08:34 PM
#3
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You need to replace the radiator or install an after mkt trans cooler and bypass the radiator completely.
I would recommend you change the trans fluid a couple of more times to get as much coolant as you can from the trans. [Anti freeze is death on bearings]
I would recommend you change the trans fluid a couple of more times to get as much coolant as you can from the trans. [Anti freeze is death on bearings]
08-04-2013, 10:06 PM
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10-4...Thanks for the info! I will probably replace the radiator. I may help down the road with cooling the engine. How long should I give it before changing the transmission fluid? Thanks for the help! Anyone else with ideas?
08-05-2013, 10:33 PM
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Just want to confirm that my transmission fluid gets directed through my radiator to help keep fluid cool...more specifically the trans fluid has its own "little area", correct?
08-06-2013, 02:48 PM
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You are correct the fluid is pumped through tubes located it the bottom tank or the cold side tank on a cross flow radiator.
If you have lust the smallest pin hole leak then the cooling system pressure will force coolant into the trans and the trans can force oil into the radiator. If your sure that water is present in the trans. and the trans is otherwise in good shape it would be a good idea to flush it. If its not coolant but just water from another source then you could get by just changing the fluid and filter the heat will evaporate any remaining water but not antifreeze
If you have lust the smallest pin hole leak then the cooling system pressure will force coolant into the trans and the trans can force oil into the radiator. If your sure that water is present in the trans. and the trans is otherwise in good shape it would be a good idea to flush it. If its not coolant but just water from another source then you could get by just changing the fluid and filter the heat will evaporate any remaining water but not antifreeze
08-06-2013, 08:40 PM
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Thanks bubba! I have a manual transmission, I don't think it has a filter. Also, someone else told me that it being a manual transmission, the fluid is not directed into the radiator. Can someone give me confirmation on this? Thanks!
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08-06-2013, 09:42 PM
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I totally misunderstood. No the manual trans does not circulate oil to the radiator so if it got water in it had to be from out side. there is no filter so just drain it and refill with the proper oil and be good to go
