glenhendry
10th September 2011, 01:54 PM
This morning I drove 80km at 100kph and at a fuel station I notice some smoke coming from under the car. A look revealed a shock, she was leaking what appeared to be auto trans fluid. It was shifting and driving fine. No fault codes. It looked like a lot, as it was on the bell housing and gearbox and cross member and fuel tank. It appeared to be coming from near the bell housing to engine sump join, but high - mid way up the side of the gearbox.
When I got to my destination I cleaned it off with a rag, and 5 hours later no more fluid was evident. I started the car and no more came out (in 2 mins), then I put it in drive and no more came out (car sitting still). I pulled the filling bolt out (engine off - mistake) and heaps of hot fluid came out all over my arm. Clearly not TOO much had been lost. I nursed her home with no problems.
Anyone had this happen? Guesses on what it could be? I plan to go wheeling tomorrow and so I would like to have a better look this afternoon. Thanks for any hints.
When I got to my destination I cleaned it off with a rag, and 5 hours later no more fluid was evident. I started the car and no more came out (in 2 mins), then I put it in drive and no more came out (car sitting still). I pulled the filling bolt out (engine off - mistake) and heaps of hot fluid came out all over my arm. Clearly not TOO much had been lost. I nursed her home with no problems.
Anyone had this happen? Guesses on what it could be? I plan to go wheeling tomorrow and so I would like to have a better look this afternoon. Thanks for any hints.