small tranny leak

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Elaine again ^,,^, Aug 28, 2004.

  1. My post disappeared, can I put some kind of stop leak in that won't harm
    my '95 SL automatic?
     
    Elaine again ^,,^, Aug 28, 2004
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  2. Elaine again ^,,^

    jdoe Guest

    Hard to say. One old trick I used back when I was a full time tech was
    taught to me by the guy I apprenticed for. Put a very tiny amount of brake
    fluid (not the silicone type) in whatever is leaking. It has the ability to
    swell the seals slightly which stops the leak. Most stop leak additives are
    nothing really more than that. Bottom line you can try this trick but first
    I"d think it would b e wise to find out WHY it's leaking.
    Larry
     
    jdoe, Aug 28, 2004
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  3. Elaine again ^,,^

    Blah Blah Guest

    Yeah I seen the question, my answer was I dunno. Usually I find the
    source of the leak and stop it. Where is it leaking at? The axle seals?
     
    Blah Blah, Aug 28, 2004
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  4. I brought it into a trans. repair, the filters were leaking so I had
    them replaced. The bill said "replaced spin on filter....new, replaced
    cooling line fittings and filled fluid." $200 My Saturn deserves first
    class treatment, take care of your car and she will take care of you.
     
    Elaine again ^,,^, Sep 3, 2004
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  5. And with hurricane Frances approaching, my Saturn is parked down wind
    behind the building. She is less than 2500 lbs and would blow away.
     
    Elaine again ^,,^, Sep 3, 2004
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