ATF in COOLANT???? HELLPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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ATF in COOLANT???? HELLPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
After a 2000 mile trip pulling my 3 car, I checked my trans fluid. It was very low! I then noticed that my coolant has a red tint to it????
Is the engine oil cooler/transmission block on the drivers side of the motor the issue with this??? Can I bypass it to get home???
Thanks,
Chelsea
Is the engine oil cooler/transmission block on the drivers side of the motor the issue with this??? Can I bypass it to get home???
Thanks,
Chelsea
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Your transmission fluid might be a bit dark to. It happens as coolant mixes with the ATF over time. I have seen it happen before. Call Cummins and get the TCC cooler from them. It will run you about 300-350 dollars depending where your at. The dealer will charge you 550 plus so beware. The cooler is a pain to replace since it is in a very uncomfortable posion. Take care if that soon to prevent transmission failure.
Richard
Richard
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Your tranny cooler is in your radiator.. The tranny pressure is higher than coolant pressure. Two choice's, have the cooler in the factory radiator fixed. OR go with an aftermarket tranny cooler. Your still going to have to flush your cooling system.
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You are correct sir! The trans pressure is much, much higher than the cooling system. Are you pushing coolant out of the overflow?
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So that people know, If coolant mixes SLOWLY with AFT. I will turn black. It does not matter if the coolant is green or orange; the chemical composition of the coolant mixing with AFT causes it to black. I have seen it before. If the ATF and coolant mix suddenly, then you will see the milky discoloration.
Richard
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The truck has atf in the coolant. It is brownish and milky. Also, the coolant level is very low now too...
I have to find this part asap or Ill be stuck in Wisconsin.
This sandwich plate sucks! Sounds like I may just run an external oil cooler below the transcooler...
I have to find this part asap or Ill be stuck in Wisconsin.
This sandwich plate sucks! Sounds like I may just run an external oil cooler below the transcooler...
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